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Our second visit to the gardens, this time taking friends and four dogs. The walled garden is a lovely start. The grounds look immaculate but unfortunately it was too hot for us to do the full walk again this year. We've not been able to see inside the house and do the tour because we have the dogs with us but maybe next time we're over. The lady on the gate was lovely and my friend had a chat with the original gardener/groundsman, also very nice. No tearoom which is unusual nowadays. Plenty of parking.

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Our second visit to the gardens, this time taking friends and four dogs. The walled garden is a lovely start. The grounds look immaculate but unfortunately it was too hot for us to do the full walk again this year. We've not been able to see inside the house and do the tour because we have the dogs with us but maybe next time we're over. The lady on the gate was lovely and my friend had a chat with the original gardener/groundsman, also very nice. No tearoom which is unusual nowadays. Plenty of parking.

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I visited the gardens at Farringford last summer which were lovely. This year I was able to also do a tour of the house and it exceeded all expectations. The story of the Tennyson’s time at Farringford was beautifully brought to life through an audio history and extremely knowledgeable guides in each room were also able to answer all our additional questions. They were all so kind, considerate and helpful. I came away feeling I had had a real insight into the family and their lives. Lord Tennyson is now not so much of a distant historical figure and it made me interested to read more of his poetry. The gardens again were beautiful with lovely touches such as the shelves in the walled
gardens displaying small labelled vases of many of the plants in flower for easy identification. Boards with chalked extracts from some of Tennyson’s works were also a lovely touch. I highly recommend a visit.

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I visited the gardens at Farringford last summer which were lovely. This year I was able to also do a tour of the house and it exceeded all expectations. The story of the Tennyson’s time at Farringford was beautifully brought to life through an audio history and extremely knowledgeable guides in each room were also able to answer all our additional questions. They were all so kind, considerate and helpful. I came away feeling I had had a real insight into the family and their lives. Lord Tennyson is now not so much of a distant historical figure and it made me interested to read more of his poetry. The gardens again were beautiful with lovely touches such as the shelves in the walled
gardens displaying small labelled vases of many of the plants in flower for easy identification. Boards with chalked extracts from some of Tennyson’s works were also a lovely touch. I highly recommend a visit.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Enthusiastic and friendly staff!
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Thank you to the enthusiastic and friendly staff! Farringford

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

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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Lovely staff, great visit.  Thank you.

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Lovely staff, great visit.  Thank you.

 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

A little 'bit of heaven' in the Isle of Wight - so relaxing walking around the garden...thank you.  Rosemary

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A little 'bit of heaven' in the Isle of Wight - so relaxing walking around the garden...thank you.  Rosemary

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Beautiful gardens and the tour of the home is highly recommended, staff are all very helpful and the home is lovely. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

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Beautiful gardens and the tour of the home is highly recommended, staff are all very helpful and the home is lovely. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

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

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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
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