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Having lived on the Isle of Wight for many years, we had never visited Farringford. We were extremely impressed with the gardens. Everything in the walled garden is very new and extremely well maintained. The woodland walk is about half a mile and easy. The house wasn't open, but we knew this before we visited. However, the restoration exhibition was just amazing. To see how the house has changed over the centuries up to present day was extremely interesting and the present owners have done a fantastic job as far as we could see. What was amazing was the removal of Fred Pontin's holiday cottages and the re-installation of the walled garden. One would never know that all the holiday cottages had been pulled down. This whole thing must've been an incredible project and the owners are to be congratulated.

The lady on the ticket desk was very welcoming and we were very impressed with the laminated garden map instead of a paper leaflet. What a good idea. We really enjoyed our afternoon.

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Having lived on the Isle of Wight for many years, we had never visited Farringford. We were extremely impressed with the gardens. Everything in the walled garden is very new and extremely well maintained. The woodland walk is about half a mile and easy. The house wasn't open, but we knew this before we visited. However, the restoration exhibition was just amazing. To see how the house has changed over the centuries up to present day was extremely interesting and the present owners have done a fantastic job as far as we could see. What was amazing was the removal of Fred Pontin's holiday cottages and the re-installation of the walled garden. One would never know that all the holiday cottages had been pulled down. This whole thing must've been an incredible project and the owners are to be congratulated.

The lady on the ticket desk was very welcoming and we were very impressed with the laminated garden map instead of a paper leaflet. What a good idea. We really enjoyed our afternoon.

 Farringford Gardens

We stayed in one of the lets on the Farringford Estate, in the old stable block. The let was well appointed, with all that we would need for our stay. It was the home of the Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and I had a family connection as one of my great uncles worked on the estate, eventually becoming the chauffeur.

Do visit, it's a lovely place to stay and you have the Isle of Wight as your playground!

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We stayed in one of the lets on the Farringford Estate, in the old stable block. The let was well appointed, with all that we would need for our stay. It was the home of the Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and I had a family connection as one of my great uncles worked on the estate, eventually becoming the chauffeur.

Do visit, it's a lovely place to stay and you have the Isle of Wight as your playground!

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering

Excellent & interesting.  Very good guides and headsets.

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Excellent & interesting.  Very good guides and headsets.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

We visited on Wednesday and were taken back by the beautiful restoration of the property and grounds. Well worth a visit.

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We visited on Wednesday and were taken back by the beautiful restoration of the property and grounds. Well worth a visit.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Absolutely fantastic, an inspiration.  Loving every minute!

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Absolutely fantastic, an inspiration.  Loving every minute!

 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

I can't recommend this highly enough. The audio guide was informative and you can pause it at any time to speak to the guides or read exhibits more closely, for example Tennyson's edited draft of The Charge of the Light Brigade. You really get a sense of the family who lived there. The walled garden is stunning and the restoration story exhibition in the grounds is interesting too.

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I can't recommend this highly enough. The audio guide was informative and you can pause it at any time to speak to the guides or read exhibits more closely, for example Tennyson's edited draft of The Charge of the Light Brigade. You really get a sense of the family who lived there. The walled garden is stunning and the restoration story exhibition in the grounds is interesting too.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Enthusiastic and friendly staff!
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Beautiful walled garden and lovely scenic walks around the estate. This is an absolute must for Tennyson fans. Historical facts and information about the house and its restoration. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful.

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Beautiful walled garden and lovely scenic walks around the estate. This is an absolute must for Tennyson fans. Historical facts and information about the house and its restoration. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful.

 Farringford Gardens

Great way to do a tour, very informative without lots of reading.  Thank you.

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Great way to do a tour, very informative without lots of reading.  Thank you.

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

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Wonderful experience
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