Houses & Gardens

Houghton Lodge is one of the best surviving examples of a Cottage Orné with a quintessential walled garden, 14 acres of park & a riverside walk. Idyllically situated above the River Test, it exemplifies the "picturesque" genre of the late 1700s. The symbiosis of landscape, garden, aspects, views and house meld in total harmony. No wonder it has been called by our many appreciative visitors "the jewel of the Test Valley". The Honesty tearoom is in our walled garden.

Drive: 8 mins

Cycle: 15 mins

This converted medieval priory with rolling lawns and famous walled rose garden offers something for everyone, adventure trails, art exhibitions and woodland walks.

Drive: 10 mins
Cycle: 20 mins

The garden and woodland walks are part of the John Lewis Estate, a short stroll through the Arboretum will find you at the farm shop, café and nursery.

Drive: 8 mins

Cycle: 15 mins

This beautiful country house built in the Jacobethan style in the 19^th century is now the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnavon and the setting for the much acclaimed Downton Abbey television series.

Drive: 25 mins

These award winning gardens are famous the world over and are a delight to visit whatever the season.

Drive: 20 mins

Home to the 18^th Earl and Countess of Pembroke provides a fascinating insight into British history with 21 acres of landscaped parkland.

Drive: 25 mins

Set within the New Forest Park, these 200 acres of woodland beauty offer an adventure play area, woodland wildlife and a miniature railway that tours part of the garden.

Drive: 50 mins