Scotney is not one but two houses. At the top of the hill is the new house, designed by Anthony Salvin in Elizabethan style and built in 1837 for Edward Hussey III, who took the 'Picturesque' style as his inspiration. At the bottom of the valley are the romantic ruins of a medieval castle and moat. This is the focal point of the celebrated gardens featuring spectacular displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia in May/June with trees and shrubs providing autumnal colour. The estate is open all year, offering a variety of walks through beautiful parkland, woodland and farmland.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-scotneycastlegarden

Bewl Water is many things to many people - a place to unwind and relax, or a place to enjoy the many activities on offer.
A leisurely cruise aboard the passenger vessel ‘Swallow’ is one of the many ways to enjoy this beautiful area. For the more energetic there are the waterside walks and rides, cycle hire, a range of watersports and flyfishing for trout plus high adrenalin rides with Treejumpers Adventure Centres.
http://www.bewl.co.uk/

Bedgebury National Pinetum and forest is the premier outdoor site in the Southeast of England. With nearly 10,000 trees and shrubs the Pinetum is the most complete collection of temperate conifers in the world, it is also an important site of ex situ conservation and a centre of excellence. The Friends are proud to support the Forestry Commission in their work.
http://www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk/

Finchcocks is a fine Georgian manor set in a beautiful garden, surrounded by parkland. It now houses a celebrated collection of over 100 historical keyboard instruments, of which more than forty are in full working order. It makes a wonderful day out for all the family.

Finchcocks is truly a living museum with entertaining demonstrations of the instruments for all visitors, which are as appealing to the non-musician as they are to the specialist.
http://www.finchcocks.co.uk/

Sissinghurst Castle. This internationally renowned garden was developed by Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson around the surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion. It comprises small enclosed compartments, with colour throughout the season, resulting in an intimate and romantic atmosphere (the garden is more peaceful after 4). The surrounding Wealden landscape, along with the property's accompanying farm, were central to Vita and Harold's love and overall vision for Sissinghurst
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-sissinghurstcastlegarden/

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