The BEST garden on the Island

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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Mrs W, Hampshire

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's not hard to see why Tennyson was happy here

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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RobfromTorquay, Torquay, United Kingdom

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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Beautiful garden

A wonderful walled garden, immaculately kept. If you only have time to visit one garden on the island it has to be this one. And not a ripoff price to visit like some others.

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Roger G

A wonderful walled garden, immaculately kept. If you only have time to visit one garden on the island it has to be this one. And not a ripoff price to visit like some others.

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Wonderful restoration

We had a really enjoyable time today visiting the house despite the dreadful weather. The house has been wonderfully restored with great attention to detail. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

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Mandy Page

We had a really enjoyable time today visiting the house despite the dreadful weather. The house has been wonderfully restored with great attention to detail. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Beautifully restored piece of history

A beautifully restored piece of history, the staff were lovely and really well informed. Well worth a visit.

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Ann Riley

A beautifully restored piece of history, the staff were lovely and really well informed. Well worth a visit.

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Organised tour

A well organised tour of Tennyson's house. I learnt a lot about the man, his family and his circle of friends!

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Mike Gould

A well organised tour of Tennyson's house. I learnt a lot about the man, his family and his circle of friends!

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So beautiful!

Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely loved it

Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Self-catering stables stay

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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Emma Evans

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