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The Peto Garden, Iford Manor

  5.0/5 (4 ratings)

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A Tudor/Georgian house with a twentieth century garden in the valley of the River Frome. The garden belonged to the Arts and Crafts designer Harold Peto, from 1899 to 1933, and shows his love of Italy. It has a cloister garden of Pompeian scale, terraces, columnar cypresses and Peto's vast collection of statues, urns, sarcophagi and terracotta.

History

The Peto Garden at Iford Manor was designed by the Edwardian architect Harold Peto, who lived at Iford from 1899 until his death in 1933. The romantic Italianate garden is characterised by pools, colonnades and terraces, but receiving influence from many gardening styles from around the world.

Plants of Note

Particularly of note are the stunning displays of Wisteria Sinensis in mid-late May.

Address - Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, BA15 2BA
Opening times - Easter Sunday, Easter Monday May to September. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Also Sundays in April and October. Open 2pm to 5pm.
Admission - Adult £4.50 Concession £4.00
Website - Visit the The Peto Garden, Iford Manor website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Harold Ainsworth Peto

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Recent Reviews

  • 3 months ago Tom said

    I agree - Iford Manor is a much nicer place than Peto's parents' house (Somerleyton Hall). He had a wonderful site, excellent taste and unrepeatable opportunities to collect ornaments etc in Italy.

    (5.0/5)
  • 3 months ago Adam Hodge said

    Totally sublime !

    Even though it was tipping with rain the place oozed gracious elegance. A fine balance of space and plantings.
    Plenty of interesting plants, sight lines, etc. This garden is superb !
    I would love to see all the Wisterias in full show !
    Mr HP is a genius !!

    (5.0/5)
  • 3 months ago Charlotte said

    Oh what a beautiful garden this is! You wonder where you are going as you wind down the hill into the valley and suddenly you see Iford Manor ahead of you. This is a garden that shouldn't be missed - every corner you turn gives you another wonderful vista - it's like being on a stage set, but without the players.

    (5.0/5)
  • about 1 year ago Katrina Underwood said

    This garden is for true romantics! A bit of Italy in the UK - peaceful and tranquil with interesting planting and delightful garden buildings.

    (5.0/5)

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