Iford Manor Gardens
Medieval house with a classical frontage also famous for its Italianate garden.
Near Bath, BA15 2BA
Tucked away at the bottom of a tranquil valley, a visit to the romantic, award-winning, Grade I listed Iford Manor Garden is like no other.
Famed Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto designed the unique, Italianate, Grade 1 listed gardens when Iford Manor was his home, from 1899-1933. Drawing inspiration from his travels all around the world, the garden blends Italian, Byzantine, ancient Roman and Oriental garden designs together with architecture and classical sculpture.
Over the past 60 years today’s owners, the Cartwright-Hignett family, have lovingly restored the garden and continued to develop it, finishing the Oriental Garden area, extending the woodland walks and redesigning areas of the garden as they age, 100 years after Peto’s original plantings.
Most recently, William and Marianne built a new café and restaurant that are integrated into the garden and estate with all food made freshly in-house. Very popular with locals, this is part of a visit to Iford not to miss. Be sure to reserve a table in the award-winning restaurant to avoid disappointment.