A sixteenth century house with an Arts and Crafts garden. It was used as a country house by William Morris from 1871-1896 and has a simple well-made 'Old English' garden, as befits the opponent of Victorian eclecticism. The planting at Kelmscott Manor has been restored, with well-chosen plants.
Address - Kelmscott, nr Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, GL7 3HJ Opening times - April to September, Wednesday from 11am to 5pm., Also open 8 Saturdays (see website) 2pm to 5pm., Garden only also open Thursdays 2pm to 5pm from June to September. Admission - Adult Manor & Garden £8.50, Garden only £2.00 Website - Visit the Kelmscott Manor Garden website
Designers and Influences
This garden has been designed and influenced by William Morris
The house is the real big deal but the gardens are pleasantly neat with some cottage garden plantings. Take a stroll down to the river as well, its all so quintessentially English!