 The cottage-style garden at Stoneacre
has developed over the centuries around a timber-framed yeoman's house dating mainly from
1480. This beautiful building (also open to
the public) is now owned by the National Trust and contains a great hall with a crownpost
roof.
At the entrance is a ginko tree
and from here a stone path, edged with grape hyacinths and
'Alchemilla mollis', leads to the house. A summer border
has hotter colours and the delightful herb garden is surrounded
by low box hedging. A highlight of the garden is the
rare tree, 'Staphylea colchica', which has fragrant blossom.
At the rear of the house is a terraced courtyard which
makes an ideal spot to sit and admire the surrounding countryside over the apple
orchard. The garden is at its best in the spring and autumn. more
information on the house  |
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Stoneacre
Garden
