Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders.
Surrounding an attractive Elizabethan manor house this 20th-century garden is experimenting with a Mediterranean-style planting scheme to take advantage of its southerly location.
Other surprises include a young olive grove, a small organic kitchen garden and a traditional tea garden set alongside The Shack, a unique cabin retreat designed as their summer drawing office by architects John Seely (2nd Lord Mottistone) and Paul Paget. There are also delightful walks across the adjoining Mottistone Estate.
Don’t miss
■Enjoy this hillside garden throughout the seasons
■Relish the informality – a bit on the wild side
■Discover our resident flowerpot people
■Explore the garden with a family discovery trail
■Venture inside The Shack, a unique 1930s garden cabin
■Extend your visit with a walk to the Long Stone
PRICES FOR ADMISSION:
■Adult: £3.90 ■Child: £1.95 ■Family: £9.75 ■Group: £3.65
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