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Stourhead is reason enough to visit England all by itself. It is a brilliant Arcadian design begun by Henry Hoare, incorporating ever changing vistas around a lake, replete with temples to Apollo and Flora, a rock bridge, a cascade, a pantheon, a thatched cottage, and a grotto. Hoare's vision did not run to the rhododendrons, added by a descendant, which are one of the main reasons people flock to Stourhead today. Best in: spring for rhododendrons, early summer for azaleas, and anytime for a truly wonderful landscape garden experience. My personal favourite among British gardens.
Historic House: Elegant Georgian house designed by Colen Campbell in 1721, contains fine art and furniture by a young Thomas Chippendale. Set in perhaps the fnest landscape garden in England. more details ...
Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, BA12 6QD

About Stourhead
Attraction Type: Garden
Location: off B3092
Website: Stourhead
Email: stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01747 841 152
Fax: 01747 842 005
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Stourhead Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Towns and Villages Shaftesbury - 8.5 miles away Sturminster Newton - 13.1 miles away Sherborne - 13.9 miles away Wells - 16 miles away Farnham - 16 miles away Tarrant Hinton - 17.4 miles away Bradford Abbas - 17.5 miles away Glastonbury - 17.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Lakes Lodge - 3.3 miles from Stourhead Milton on Stour, Dorset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

Mallard Lodge - 3.3 miles from Stourhead Milton on Stour, Dorset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £320

Partridge - 9.2 miles from Stourhead Frome, Somerset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

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Nearest Hotels

The Bath Arms - 5.1 miles from Stourhead Frome, Somerset Stay from: £100.00

The Stapleton Arms - 6 miles from Stourhead Buckhorn Weston, Dorset Stay from: £76.00

Holbrook Country House Hotel - 6.5 miles from Stourhead Wincanton, Somerset Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The White Lion Inn - 1.7 miles from Stourhead Zeal, Wiltshire From: £72.00

Hunters Lodge Inn - 3.4 miles from Stourhead Wincanton, Somerset From: £40.00

Hunters Lodge Inn - 3.4 miles from Stourhead Wincanton, Somerset From: £100.00

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Tourist Information Centre
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Mere
Warminster
Wiltshire
England
BA12 6JA
Tel: 01747 861 211
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