How Caple Court Gardens

Visited these gardens yesterday and whilst they are neglected they still give an excellent impression of what they must have been like in Edwardian times. What a pity the NT or similar organisation haven't "taken them in hand" and started some sort of restoration, a la Helligan.

Nevertheless it was a visit well spent and there is still a fantastic atmosphere of how it must have been, particularly in the Florentine garden down at the bottom.

(2.0/5)

Have just been to the garden, and came away feeling that it is very romantic! They have lost the battle with the detailed maintainance, but the basic design is wonderful, imaginative and unusual. The trees, climbers, roses and layout all had our admiration. The simple sheet of directions was quite clear. In addition the cafe, Post Office(Yes, Post Office!) and shop were run in a friendly fashion - all, apparently by the same person! We were made very welcome and the visit was a highlight of our stay in Herefordshire.

(3.0/5)

We were very disappointed with these gardens and felt that the overall theme is one of neglect. Once inside there are very few signs to help you find anything and the sketch map that is provided is so basic it is not worth the paper it is printed on. The ponds were either half empty or in a state of dilapidation and felt the entrance fee of £3.00 (honesty box) was not worth it as there was very little to see (April 25 2008). The rating of one star is, therefore, in our view over generous and will not be recommending this run down place to anyone.

(1.0/5)