Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont Abbey is on the banks of the River Test, and lies on the old Norman road between Winchester and Salisbury, both very old English towns with a long history. The Abbey was powerful in its day, but it is for the garden that Mottisfont is principally known today.
In the 19th century the garden at Mottisfont Abbey was typical of the period with sweeping lawns and stands of trees, much in the Capability Brown style. The garden as we see it is the result of the work of several well-known garden designers from the. Norah Lindsay designed the parterre in the south front of the house. This flower filled knot garden remains today.
Historic and atmospheric riverside estate
- 13th-century former priory set in glorious landscaped grounds
- Walled gardens, home to the National Collection of old-fashioned roses
- Unusual drawing room decorated by Rex Whistler
- Interesting art collection donated by painter Derek Hill
- Tranquil park, woodland and riverside walks
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