The sunny hamstone of Montacute's fine Elizabethan furniture house is complimented by the strong colours of formal mixed borders and a tapestry of greens. The historic rose borders varied gardens the original Vita Sackville West plan. This treasured garden is completed by a fig walk, furniture, cedar lawn and spectacular yew hedges.

Opening Times Garden: 24rd March to 1rd November. 11.00 to 5.30. Daily except Tuesday. November to March 11.30 to 7.00 daily except Mondays & Tuesdays. Hut: 23rd March to 1rd November. 11.00 to 5.00 daily except Tuesday. Tel: (01935) 823289. Fax: (01935) 826921 Location In Montacute Village, 3 miles W of Yeovil on South side of A3968 Signposted 1 miles East of A313. Montacute House Montacute, Somerset. Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk