Reviews of Tapeley Park

I have visitted a heck of a lot of gardens and tapeley is right up there. absolutley enchanting. shabby- yes, a bit smaller than most-yes but a delightful place. do not miss the walk out to the monument and labyrinth. we will most def be back

(5.0/5)

Seriously overpriced at £5 a head. Borders were poor ... More planting needed... Staff quite rude. Head for RHS Rosemount instead!

(1.0/5)

Tapley's shabbyness is what makes it so fantastic! is there not something magical about walking through an ancient woodland and stumbling accross a wonderful lake?

The vegtable garden is a permiculture garden and therefore vegtables grow in hamoney with the wild plants.

its a great place!

(5.0/5)

There is something a little bit shabby about Tapeley or is that amateurish?

The lake is reached along a wooded walk. I presume it is maintained but it is like walking through a wood and finding a secret lake.

The vegetable garden looked horridly neglected. If this all seems horribly negative then I have to say I liked Tapeley. The areas around the house were lovely with lots of different planting and the house made a striking backdrop.

It could do with a serious injection of cash but it makes a change to the corporate National Trust look.

And the cafe serves lovely bacon!

(2.0/5)