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Classic Houses & Gardens

Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 10 wonderful gardens. Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens. Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.

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This beautiful corner of the West Country, offers so much to all those who delight in gardening and fine countryside.

Barrington Court

Barrington Court : Image of the front Barrington Court
Beautiful gardens influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, includes the White Garden, the Rose Garden, Iris and Lily Garden, as well as a working garden and 10 acres of orchard. A restored Tudor manor house, leased to Stuart interiors as a showroom for reproduction and antique furniture.
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The Bishops Palace

Visit the Palace and Gardens and share the peace and tranquility. The beautiful gardens and grounds are being restored and renewed. Many of the fine trees were planted in 1821 by Bishop Law who designed much of the garden in the romantic style.
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Cothay Manor

Cothay Manor Gardens : Image of Cothay Manor Gardens
This magical, romantic, garden surrounds what is said to be the most perfect example of a small classic medieval manor. Many garden rooms, each a garden in itself, are set off the 200yd yew walk.
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East Lambrook Manor

East Lambrook Gardens : Image of East Lambrook Gardens in South Somerset
This internationally famous Grade I Listed 'English Cottage Garden' was designed by the late Margery Fish, who's wonderfully informal style dramatically influenced the gardening in the 21st century.
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Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey : Image of the moat at Forde Abbey
Enjoy Forde Abbey's 30 acres of award winning informal gardens with the vivid herbaceous borders, mature trees and wide sloping lawns.
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Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe formal gardens : Image of the formal gardens at Hestercombe House
Lose yourself in 40 acres of walks, streams and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces, woodlands, cascades and views that take your breath away.
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Lower Severalls

An enchanting and original garden set in front of an 18th Century Hamstone farmhouse.
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Lytes Cary

Lytes Cary Pond : Image of the pond at Lytes Cary
Once the home of medieval herbalist Henry Lyte, this medieval manor house is surrounded by an enchanting garden.
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Montacute House

Montacute House : Image of the driveway leading up to Montacute House
The sunny hamstone of Montacute's fine Elizabethan house is complimented by the strong colours of formal mixed borders and a rich tapestry of greens.
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Tintinhull

This small manor house garden, designed by Mrs Phyllis Reiss, is divided into seven rooms by clipped yew hedges and walls.
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