Farringford News and Blog

The Cup and Saucer Vine

The cup and saucer vine - Cobaea scandens - which is native to tropical America is still in full flower.…

Posted: 17 Dec 2021

The Medlar Tree

Our Medlar is a small garden tree that bares brown edible fruits with a unique shape, although they're not to everyone's taste.…

Posted: 10 Nov 2021

Farringford House Restoration and Exhibition

The five years taken to complete the house restoration has in many ways been the most extraordinary nail-biting adventure…

Posted: 02 Sep 2021

Coronavirus and Farringford September 2021

In light of government advice on COVID-19, we have decided that the house will be closed until further notice. The garden and grounds will re open on May 19th 2021. …

Posted: 20 Mar 2020

Inspired by Sappho

The iconic portrait of Sappho by Julia Margaret Cameron eerily reflects the famous portrait by George Frederick Watts of Tennyson, a copy of which hangs in Farringford’s Ante-Room…

Posted: 22 Sep 2018

First Visit to Farringford, Tennyson's Isle of Wight Home

My first visit to Farringford was like getting to know Tennyson personally. Tennyson’s desk, Tennyson’s clothes, Tennyson’s paintings and even his eating habits were vividly displayed…

Posted: 23 Aug 2018

White Park Cattle

Rare Breed White Park Cattle at Farringford,Three of our beautiful White Park cattle gave birth to bull cal…

Posted: 03 Jul 2017

Restoration Update June 2015

Planning Permission,Last winter 2014 we were pleased to be granted full planning permission for the third a…

Posted: 12 Jun 2017

Secure Online Booking

Farringford Holiday Cottages secure online booking…

Posted: 09 Oct 2012