Enjoy the English countryside at its best. Here in the Heart of Kent you'll find a landscape of rolling hills and wooded valleys, orchards and vineyards. Each season yields its treasures in a myriad of colours, so whenever you visit, there is always something different to see. Among the quiet byways are splendid castles, gardens and many historic houses. And if you like browsing in antique shops or lively shopping centres you'll be spoilt for choice!

If you come in the Spring watch our pedigree suffolk sheep with their lambs and later you may see our barn owls taking food to their young just yards from the house.

Our accommodation in Sutton Valence is very central and peaceful with nearby Golf Course and Riding stables. There is a wealth of excellent pubs offering good food. Sparks Oast is five miles from historic Maidstone and one hour from London by rail.

The photo on the right shows the ruins of Sutton Valence Castle.