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| This handsome house, built on the 12th-century remains of an Augustinian priory, stands amid sweeping lawns next to the River Test, immortalised by F M Halford, the father of modern fly fishing. Plump brown trout wallow in its fast-flowing, clear waters and the tranquil lawns alongside are dotted with majestic plane trees. Mottisfont's famous walled gardens house the National Collection of Old-Fashioned Roses (at their best in June), which are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year. The house contains a stunning drawing room, decorated in the trompe I'oeil style by Rex Whistler in 1938, as well as Derek Hill's collection of early 20th-century art. The wider estate includes much of Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods. | | | | From 5–20 Jun, when the old-fashioned roses are in bloom, the gardens are open every day and late Mon–Sat, Sun close at 5 | | |  | Group Visits
Average length of visit: 2hrs. On-board coach welcome. Introductory talk | | |  | Coach parking
Coach parking, 75yds. 10 spaces | | |  | On site catering
Kitchen Café (licensed), assisted service, 100 covers at east entrance to house. Groups can reserve private dining room for 20–50 visitors | | |
Please pre-book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our properties.
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