Owletts
Kent, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
The St, Cobham, Gravesend DA12 3AP
Telephone 01732 810378
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Owletts is a modest 17th-century red-brick house, birthplace of architect Sir Herbert Baker, and reviewers describe it as small by National Trust standards but with a good story behind it. It's open only occasionally - one reviewer notes just the last Sunday of the month - and the garden is a simple meadow-like space rather than a formal showpiece. Cakes made by descendants of the original owners are a distinctive touch.
Worth the trip
The connection to architect Sir Herbert Baker, with the house offering insight into his life and the era he worked in.
Before you go
Opening is limited and irregular - one reviewer notes it's only open the last Sunday of the month, with a small grass car park reached via a narrow entrance, so check the exact dates before travelling.
Reviewers are more divided on Owletts than most National Trust properties, with several praising the friendly, knowledgeable volunteers, home-made cakes from descendants of the original owner, and the interesting history of architect Sir Herbert Baker. However, more than one reviewer notes the gardens have been let go and are poorly maintained, with the walled garden closed off on one visit, and the small property is only open on the last Sunday of the month, with a narrow-entrance grass car park. Despite the wear, visitors describe the house as homely and its modest scale as part of its charm.
Modest 17th-century red-brick house, birthplace of architect Sir Herbert Baker
“A beautiful home of Sir Herbert Baker , staffed with friendly staff and great talks(Thanks Christopher)”- jose sequeira, 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
- “It's got a small grass carpark with a narrow entrance.” - Hannah Wild
- Facilities
- “There's a clean well maintained toilet as well as a coffee van outside selling hot drinks and cakes.” - Hannah Wild
Common questions about Owletts
Where is Owletts?
Owletts is in Kent, England, at The St, Cobham, Gravesend DA12 3AP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Owletts?
Yes - Owletts 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 Owletts?
The connection to architect Sir Herbert Baker, with the house offering insight into his life and the era he worked in.
Is Owletts a ruin or still intact?
Owletts is largely intact - Modest 17th-century red-brick house, birthplace of architect Sir Herbert Baker.
