Owletts
Cobham, North Kent
Image: National TrustOwletts is a Charles II house in Cobham village and the birthplace of the architect Sir Herbert Baker, who left his mark on its rooms. Room guides point out details such as an oval stained glass window, a 17th-century plaster ceiling and the Empire Clock he designed. It suits history lovers and families on its open days, and an hour or two is enough.
Highlights
- Sir Herbert Baker's Empire Clock, made to tell the time around the world
- A 17th-century plaster ceiling and oval stained glass window
- Friendly room guides with stories of the Baker family
- A house trail to keep children busy
Good to know
- Assistance dogs only
- There is a single, non-adapted toilet up two steps
- Sole Street station is about a 20 minute walk away
- The house and its events are run by the tenants of Owletts
Getting there
Owletts, The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3APParking: Small free car park. Accessible spaces beside the house can be reserved by phoning 01304 207326 before your visit.
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Camer Park
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Image: National TrustCobham Wood and Mausoleum
Cobham Wood is a rare surviving ancient wood pasture in the Kent Downs, grazed by Highland cattle and crowned by the 18th century Darnley Mausoleum designed by James Wyatt. Follow the woodland tracks to the Mausoleum for views over the North Downs. Plan two to three hours, including the walk in from the car park.