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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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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.

 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

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

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

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

We stayed in the self catering stables for a 4 night stay. The accommodation is lovely, great size and very clean. The estate is in a perfect location for local attractions and is in the most beautiful spot. The grounds and walled garden are so beautiful, peaceful and full of wildlife. We will definitely be staying here again and would like to thank the staff for a lovely welcome.

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We stayed in the self catering stables for a 4 night stay. The accommodation is lovely, great size and very clean. The estate is in a perfect location for local attractions and is in the most beautiful spot. The grounds and walled garden are so beautiful, peaceful and full of wildlife. We will definitely be staying here again and would like to thank the staff for a lovely welcome.

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering
Amazing place to stay and excellent value for money.

Amazing place to stay and excellent value for money. We absolutely loved it. We'll definitely be coming again.

Congratulations on creating such a gem on a lovely Isle

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Amazing place to stay and excellent value for money. We absolutely loved it. We'll definitely be coming again.

Congratulations on creating such a gem on a lovely Isle

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering

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

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

 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
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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.

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Claire B
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