An eighteenth century Adam house with a twentieth century Arts and Crafts garden by Sir Reginald Blomfield. It has terraces, a great lawn, stately flights of steps and clipped yews. This leads to a lake and woodland garden with views of the Chieviot hills.
Address Gordon, Scottish Borders, Scotland, TD3 6LG Opening times See Mellerstain website for details of days. Open 11.30 to 5.30pm. Admission Adult House & Garden £6.00, Garden only £3.50 WebsiteVisit the Mellerstain House website
Its nice to see a real Blomfield garden, after hearing so much about how William Robinson hated them. The planning is good but one has to admit that Mellerstain is kinda boring. One blink and you've seen it all!