Gemma Starryeyeddivinationwitchdpl
+5
Well this wasn't my first visit but it is a very lovely Gardens,
It was nice too look around the gardens, it is extremely well kept, they have some gorgeous flowers plants and fantastic trees.
The house wasn't open as it's only open certain times of the year but it's still worth a visit, people of all ages seemed to be there.
There is also a nice little Cafe when you walk in, lovely to have a drink and a little food.
Fantastic place for young and old to spend a few hours looking at the amazing gardens or walking through the woodland. Also a lovely cafe for refreshments too.
We made a small detour here off the A64 on the way home from Whitby. It’s a lovely place with an interesting walled garden & some longer parkland trails. Very peaceful midweek, and great value for money with the Gardeners World 241 card. We only saw the gardens as we didn’t have time for the house tour or the cafe, but you could have a good day out here
A beautiful peaceful place with stunning Capability Brown landscaped park and gardens continued and added to by Piet Oudolf. Incredible designs by both designers that merge so well together.
A joy to walk around and a lovely fresh salad in the cafe to follow! A 1st visit for me but I will definitely be back again.
Great day out. Arrived just as it opened. Lovely gardens, lake and cafe. Enjoyed seeing the carnivorous plants and cacti! Friendly staff and easy parking.
Had a great day, the gardens are excellent and well maintained. The house is a home and the tour guide (Helen?) brought it alive. We ate in the cafe and found the food to be of good quality at a reasonable price. All the staff we met were all friendly and helpful. This is a must visit
The elegant parkland designed by Capability Brown in the eighteenth century contrast spectacularly with the more contemporary and modernistic design of the walled garden designed by Piet Oudolf in 1999. The use of grasses and the distinctive garden rooms of the walled garden are impressive and inspired. However the highlight has to be the spectacular Palladian Bridge spanning the dragonfly filled river. There is an enclosed plunge pool inside the Palladian Bridge once used by the modest female occupants of the Hall in the eighteenth century. The horse shelter that resembles a small cottage pre-dates Capability Brown and was used to shelter pregnant mares. It now contains a barn owl nesting box and is home to several bats.
The cafe is excellent and served a wide choice of food. Service was quick and the food delicious. Guided tours of the Hall are available, but it is the grounds that are most impressive.
Defenitely reccomend visiting this unique historical home while it's open for the season. Along with the beautifully designed (and maintained) garden, you can find peace and quiet here while enjoying a pot of hot Yorkshire tea and a slice of one of the cakes of the day. Try out the informative guide through the Hall while you're at it!
Beautiful walled garden and grounds. I spent five hours there it was so peaceful and calming. The free car parking was close to the entrance, so not too far to walk. Entry charge to walled garden and grounds was £8.50 for a single adult. Quite a few of the paths in the garden are grass so I recommend flat shoes/ sandals or trainers. Cafe serving hot and cold foods- light meals like soup and quiche - currently the seating is outside tables under sun shades - paper plates/cups. Toilets were clean. Disabled parking and loo. Drop-down baby changing table in disabled toilet cubicle. Visited 15th July 2021. 1st time visit. There are also a selection of plants and pots/ garden items for purchase in a small outdoor shop area at entrance.
Absolutely heavenly. Piet Oudolf is a hero of mine, being that I'm a garden designer. The gardens are wonderful. The lady who took my entry fee (£9) was lovely. Nice Cafe too. And lovely walk around the capability Brown part of the estate too. Highly recommend a visit
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