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The natural beauty of the gardens. Splendor of the house.

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The natural beauty of the gardens. Splendor of the house.

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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely stunning!  Better than Wisley, Hamton Court: Blown away xxx Mandy

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Absolutely stunning!  Better than Wisley, Hamton Court: Blown away xxx Mandy

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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.

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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

It hasn't been open long so looks fresh and new. A lot of work has gone into making the house interesting to visitors and explaining the history. The gardens are beautiful, well laid out and cared for, obviously a labour of love. It's at one end of the island but well worth the drive wherever you are staying.

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It hasn't been open long so looks fresh and new. A lot of work has gone into making the house interesting to visitors and explaining the history. The gardens are beautiful, well laid out and cared for, obviously a labour of love. It's at one end of the island but well worth the drive wherever you are staying.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

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
Everything here is really lovely and clean, beds are very comfortable!

Everything here is really lovely and clean, beds are very comfortable!

The only small thing we didn't like was the mugswe drink our tea from, they were heavy and cumbersome, perhaps you could include tea cups and saucers in the future.

Thank you for a very nice stay!!

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Everything here is really lovely and clean, beds are very comfortable!

The only small thing we didn't like was the mugswe drink our tea from, they were heavy and cumbersome, perhaps you could include tea cups and saucers in the future.

Thank you for a very nice stay!!

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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

The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

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The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

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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!

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Neil B, Chippenham, United Kingdom
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