Stoneacre
Kent, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Stoneacre Ln, Maidstone
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Large car park at bottom of the hill in the paddock; drop-off and separate mobility parking opposite main gate; unsuitable for motorhomes, caravans and trailers.
- Access
- Stone pathway to entrance with uneven ground; garden on multiple levels with steep slopes, steps and hills; two Blue Badge spaces opposite main gate.
- Facilities
- Ground-floor toilet; no tea-room currently — indoor and garden picnic areas provided.
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads permitted in the garden but not in buildings; assistance dogs allowed in the buildings.
- Safety
- Uneven ground at entrance; garden on multiple levels with steep slopes, steps and hills; surrounding roads unsuitable for motorhomes/caravans.
Stoneacre is a late medieval timber-framed yeoman's house near Otham, representing a more modest tier of historic house than the grander estates nearby. No visitor reviews are available yet to draw on for detail, but the notes place it firmly in the tradition of well-preserved medieval timber-framed houses the region is known for.
Worth the trip
The timber-framed medieval structure itself, characteristic of the yeoman's houses of the period.
Before you go
No visitor reviews are available yet for this house, so confirm current opening days and ticket arrangements before visiting.
Reviewers consistently describe this as a small hidden gem, a 15th century hall house that takes roughly 20 to 40 minutes to go round, with dark oak interiors, crown posts and a solar room. The volunteers are welcomed as knowledgeable and ready to answer questions, and there is information around the house plus picture trails for children. Several point out there is no cafe, so visitors are advised to bring their own food and drink, which can be eaten anywhere in the garden; one mentions a cafe up the road in Otham village hall. Parking is in a small field at the bottom of a short but steep hill, with a few disabled bays near the entrance. Reviewers repeatedly warn that opening is limited, roughly April to September and only on selected days, so it is worth checking before travelling. The gardens are small but well kept, with peaceful views over the valley.
Late medieval timber-framed yeoman's house near Otham
“Beautiful yeoman house... fantastically restored.. only open between April and September and not every weekend either... look at NT site.”- John Obrien, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Parking is available in a small field and then the house and garden is a short walk up the hill.” - Andrew P_______
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Car park is at the bottom of a short but steep hill.” - david
- Facilities
- “You are allowed to sit anywhere outside to consume food and drink, as there is no cafe.” - rachel field
Common questions about Stoneacre
Where is Stoneacre?
Stoneacre is in Kent, England, at Stoneacre Ln, Maidstone.
Do you need a ticket to visit Stoneacre?
Yes - Stoneacre is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Stoneacre?
The timber-framed medieval structure itself, characteristic of the yeoman's houses of the period.
Is Stoneacre a ruin or still intact?
Stoneacre is largely intact - Late medieval timber-framed yeoman's house near Otham.
