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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

 Farringford Gardens
Would recommend and would come back.

Lovely setting for a peaceful holiday but also things to do for children.

Would recommend and would come back

 

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Lovely setting for a peaceful holiday but also things to do for children.

Would recommend and would come back

 

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering

This was my favourite historic site during our IoW visit. Despite a windy, rainy afternoon the walled garden was lovely. We booked a tour of the house. The audio guide was surprisingly good, informative with just the right amount of detail.

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This was my favourite historic site during our IoW visit. Despite a windy, rainy afternoon the walled garden was lovely. We booked a tour of the house. The audio guide was surprisingly good, informative with just the right amount of detail.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

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Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

What a fascinating & wonderful experience, thank you so much.  I cannot believe I've just listened to Tennyson's voice!

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What a fascinating & wonderful experience, thank you so much.  I cannot believe I've just listened to Tennyson's voice!

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Absorbing history and very thought provoking about Victorian ways of living etc

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Absorbing history and very thought provoking about Victorian ways of living etc

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Visited on Friday – best guides/stewards of anywhere I've been. The whole experience was excellent. I usually avoid headsets like the plague so it was wonderful to be offered a “headset” free machine. The only mild downside was the lack of refreshment facilities – but we survived. Thank you all at your beautiful property.

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Visited on Friday – best guides/stewards of anywhere I've been. The whole experience was excellent. I usually avoid headsets like the plague so it was wonderful to be offered a “headset” free machine. The only mild downside was the lack of refreshment facilities – but we survived. Thank you all at your beautiful property.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Thank you for a very warm welcome.

Thank you for a very warm welcome. We enjoyed the tranquillity at the Alfred cottage. Wonderful to be able to walk on Tennyson Down, Freshwater Bay and the Needles from the cottage.

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Thank you for a very warm welcome. We enjoyed the tranquillity at the Alfred cottage. Wonderful to be able to walk on Tennyson Down, Freshwater Bay and the Needles from the cottage.

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering

Lovely afternoon visiting the grounds, house was closed. Terrific project to bring it back to its original state, with a very interesting display showing how it was achieved. Gardens were amazing. Dog friendly in the gardens.

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Lovely afternoon visiting the grounds, house was closed. Terrific project to bring it back to its original state, with a very interesting display showing how it was achieved. Gardens were amazing. Dog friendly in the gardens.

 Farringford Gardens

We loved our visit. The guides were really knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They were also great storytellers that brought the poets' story to life. Though I'm personally not a fan of audio guides (I read much faster), I was glad that most of the information was also to be found in leaflets in the rooms. The interior was absolutely stunning, especially all the replications of the wallpaper, curtains and rugs.

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We loved our visit. The guides were really knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They were also great storytellers that brought the poets' story to life. Though I'm personally not a fan of audio guides (I read much faster), I was glad that most of the information was also to be found in leaflets in the rooms. The interior was absolutely stunning, especially all the replications of the wallpaper, curtains and rugs.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
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The current owner has restored this house exceptionally well. The atmosphere is preserved so well its a time capsule that needs little imagination to appreciate the life of Tennyson and the family. It reflects his desire to be somewhat isolated from the fame and adulation of his "fans " . Seeking peace and privacy to undertake his craft. Tha guides are knowledgeable and to hand. The audio tour adds so much more. For the less mobile there are several steps and a flight of stairs to negotiate but guides were available to help. A good experience and the grounds and gardens can be enjoyed at leisure. Parking couldn't be easier.

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The atmosphere is preserved so well....
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