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Cranbrook, Kent

Priest's House

The exterior of Priest's House, Kent
The exterior of Priest's House, Kent | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at Priest's House, Kent
The double bedroom at Priest's House, Kent

Priest's House

Sitting on the edge of Sissinghurst Castle’s gardens, this is the perfect spot for garden lovers.

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The sitting room at Priest's House, Kent
The double bedroom at Priest's House, Kent
The exterior of Priest's House, Kent
The sitting room at Priest's House, Kent
The snug at Priest's House, Kent
The kitchen and dining room at Priest's House, Kent
The kitchen and dining room at Priest's House, Kent
The kitchen and dining room at Priest's House, Kent
The double bedroom at Priest's House, Kent
The en-suite bathroom for the double bedroom at Priest's House, Kent
The bathroom at Priest's House, Kent
The first twin bedroom at Priest's House, Kent
The shower room at Priest's House, Kent
The second twin bedroom at Priest's House, Kent
The exterior of Priest's House, Kent
The exterior of Priest's House, Kent
The exterior of Priest's House, Kent
The area surrounding Priest's House, Kent
The area surrounding Priest's House, Kent
The area surrounding Priest's House, Kent

© National Trust/Mike Henton

Sitting on the edge of Sissinghurst Castle’s gardens, this is the perfect spot for garden lovers.

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
021007
Acorn rating

About Priest's House

Priest’s House is a stunning detached brick property, believed to be part of the Elizabethan mansion that made up Sissinghurst Castle. Completely renovated, but with reams of original features, the property boasts mullion and leaded windows, inglenook fireplace, wooden beams and brick flooring. Sitting on the edge of the White Garden, it’s a must-stay for garden lovers or those just after a bit of peace and tranquillity. 

Rise early and explore Sissinghurst Castle. Discover its diverse history; from the astonishing time as a prison in the 1700s, to being a home to the women’s land army. You’ll also have 450 acres of the wider estate to explore too. 

Further afield, visit Chiddingstone a surviving Tudor village and discover the legend of the chiding stone. Enjoy a bite to eat before taking a stroll through the surrounding countryside. Head down to the Kent coast, from which you’ll be less than an hours’ drive from. Loop onto the Kent Coast Path for stunning walks along the White Cliffs of Dover. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen/dining room with multi-fuel stove, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, snug sitting area, utility room.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (one large double with steps to en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, two twins (which can be a double on request), shower room with lavatory.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Parking: Guests can unload/load outside the cottage, thereafter they will need to park at the rear of the restaurant in two designated spaces. For further parking, guests can use the visitor's car park.

Garden: There is no private garden but out-of-hours access to the main gardens including the White Garden.

Events: Private out of hours events take place in the main gardens, during peak seasons, including the White Garden.