Last updated on 29 February 08

The Peto Garden, Iford Manor

5.0/5 (4 ratings)

Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Iford Manor
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Oxford Botanica/Adam Hodge
Photograph © Oxford Botanica/Adam Hodge
Photograph © Oxford Botanica/Adam Hodge

Gardenvisit Editorial

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

Harold Ainsworth Peto

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Beechfield House Hotel (10km away)
From £72.50 to £372.50
Cameley Lodge (15km away)
From £57.75 to £177.45
Ramada Bristol North, The Grange (26km away)
From £72.68 to £175.00

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Nearby Garden Nurseries

Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

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The Mead Nursery (7km away)
The Walled Garden at Mells (11km away)
Abraxas Gardens (12km away)
Special Plants (13km away)
Broadleas Gardens (16km away)
The Herbary (17km away)

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Recent Reviews

over 2 years 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)
over 2 years 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)
over 2 years 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)
over 3 years 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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