Minterne Gardens Houses
The Minterne Valley, landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century, has been the home of the Churchill and Digby families for 350 years. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. They contain an important collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs, Cherries, Maples and many fine and rare trees; the garden is noted for its Autumn colouring.
Over 1.5 miles of walks with Palm trees and towering Rhododendrons framed by tall Cedar and Beech trees, provide a new vista at each turn. The changing seasons make each visit to Minterne a memorable experience.
Minterne House has been the home of the Churchill's and Digby's family for the last 350 years and now the seat of the 12th Lord Digby. It was rebuilt in 1905 by Leonard Stokes after the previous house was destroyed by dry rot. Minterne nestles in 1,300 acres of beautiful Dorset Countryside and is described by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's 1,000 Best houses,' as a 'Corner of Paradise.'
Attraction Details
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AddressMinterne Magna, Dorset, Minterne Magna, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Opening times10am - 6pm Mar-Oct
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
Hotels near Minterne Gardens
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1 Riverside Close
Featuring a garden, 1 Riverside Close is a holiday home located in Cerne Abbas in the Dorset Region. It provides free private parking. Bournemouth is 44 km from 1 Riverside Close, while Weymouth is 23 km from the property.
Cerne Abbey Cottage
Cerne Abbey Cottage is a holiday home situated in Cerne Abbas in the Dorset Region and is 44 km from Bournemouth. It provides free private parking. Weymouth is 23 km from Cerne Abbey Cottage, while Poole is 36 km from the property.
Little Elkins
Little Elkins offers pet-friendly accommodation in Alton Pancras. The property is 42 km from Bournemouth and free private parking is featured. Weymouth is 26 km from Little Elkins, while Poole is 35 km away.
Woodlanders
Woodlanders is a holiday home set in Buckland Newton, 45 km from Bournemouth. The unit is 28 km from Weymouth. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Casterbridge
Casterbridge is a holiday home located in Buckland Newton, 45 km from Bournemouth. The unit is 28 km from Weymouth. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
George Albert Hotel
Situated between Dorchester and Yeovil, George Albert Hotel is surrounded by scenic Dorset countryside. It features a modern restaurant and stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi..
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