Introduction
The gardens were re-designed and re-developed from the 1950s by Lady Diana Tiarks. Some planting remains for the early-19th century parkland.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
There are occasional Open Gardens Days.
- History
The 17th century house was restored and extended in the 1920s. There is an early circular stone dovecote close to the south-west corner of the house. The gardens were re-designed and re-developed from the 1950s onwards by Lady Diana Tiarks
- Features & Designations
Features
- Dovecote
- Description: There is an early circular stone dovecote close to the south-west corner of the house.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Bridport
- References
References
- Paterson, Allen {Gardens of Britain: 2nd volume, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight} (London: Batsford, 1978) 190-91 The Gardens of Britain 2: Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- Mowl, Timothy {Historic Gardens of Dorset} (Stroud: Tempus, 2003) 172-74 Historic Gardens of Dorset
Contributors
William Gueterbock
Dorset Gardens Trust