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Enchanting garden set in a sheltered valley

Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders.

Surrounding an attractive Elizabethan manor house this 20th-century garden is experimenting with a Mediterranean-style planting scheme to take advantage of its southerly location.

Other surprises include a young olive grove, a small organic kitchen garden and a traditional tea garden set alongside The Shack, a unique cabin retreat designed as their summer drawing office by architects John Seely (2nd Lord Mottistone) and Paul Paget.

There are also delightful walks across the adjoining Mottistone Estate.

Come rain or shine

Don't let the weather put you off. Borrow one of our umbrellas and soak up the garden's atmosphere. Shelter for a while in The Shack, cuddle a cup of coffee and then treat yourself in the shop.

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Discover more about our special places © John Millar

Discover more about our special places

© John Millar

There's more to explore on the Isle of Wight

Make a day of it, or longer, on the Isle of Wight. As well as Mottistone Manor Garden we look after another four places across the island plus many acres of beautiful countryside. With sweeping sandy beaches, great cliff-top views and miles of wonderful walks, the island has lots to offer.