Sally Lunn was a French refugee who arrived in England over 300 years ago. She baked the delicious Sally Lunn bun which became famous throughout England. Visit the fascinating museum in the cellars, where you can see the Roman and Medieval foundations of the house and finds from the excavations. See the original kitchen that was used by Sally Lunn.
The ‘home of English cottage gardening’.
More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of exquisite award winning gardens.
An enchanting garden and nursery set in the rolling hills of South Somerset, the nursery (est.1985) specialises in Herbs and Herbaceous Perennials. There is also a very fine hamstone farmhouse was built there in 1727.
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden, ornamental Palladian bridge and fabulous views of the city.
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Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, display of his personal momentos.
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Nature reserve: headquartes of the Somerset Wildlife Trust, and visitor centre.
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Open during the summer months, you can enjoy a guided tour of the working mill, or explore the beautiful gardens.
Outstanding 14th-century manor house and 18th-century terraced garden.
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Beautiful Jekyll-inspired gardens, working kitchen garden and Tudor manor house let to Stuart Interiors.
Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, incorporating National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park.
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Intimate manor house with walled gardens and estate.
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The gardens include roses, herbs, scented flowers and Butterflies. There is also a 'secret garden' beyond the Monks Fishpond and Island.
a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design: The Georgian Landscape Garden, The Victorian Terrace and The Edwardian Formal Garden.
The magic of Cothay lies not only in its great age but also in the timeless atmosphere which surrounds it. 12 acres of magical gardens surround the manor. The manor is only open for group visits (20+) but it’s definitely worth it.
A tranquil oasis of small pools, secluded lawns and beautiful borders. Particularly fine azalea garden, fountain garden and kitchen garden.
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Spectacular Victorian country house and grounds.
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