Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight may be famous for its formal borders, but in spring it is full of delicate pastel colours. Apple, cherry and crab apple trees create an avenue of pink and white blossom in the orchard. White and gold narcissi litter the grassy banks, and a stroll to the top of the garden in late April reveals a beautiful little woodland covered in bluebells.

From walking trails to orienteering and horse riding routes, make sure to find out what activities you could enjoy on a visit with us.

Tucked away in the tea garden is The Shack. It looks like a wooden cabin but inside it is a compact home and office with every modern comfort, 1930s style.

With magnificent floral borders and exotic Mediterranean planting, the sheltered gardens at Mottistone provide the perfect location to discover a variety of plants during the summer. There’s a beautiful kitchen garden too, and an orchard avenue lined with banks of wildflowers. From the top of the garden there are views out to sea.

Colourful flowers and exotic blooms fill the gardens, despite a no watering policy, whilst hidden corners make for tranquil spots to relax in. On the banks, an olive grove is establishing itself and views reach as far as the sea.

A meandering walk up to the Common with excellent views over the sea and a visit to a mysterious ancient monument.

A meandering walk up to the Common with excellent views over the sea and a visit to a mysterious ancient monument.

From medieval manorial site to natural disaster and consequent restoration, Mottistone gardens and manor have seen considerable change through the centuries. Discover more about the history of this ancient site.

Mottistone once was home to its very own 'war horse', Warrior, and his owner 'Galloper' Jack Seely. Together they survived the battles of the First World War and returned to the rural tranquility of the Isle of Wight.

Uncover the mysteries and legends of the Longstone and understand why people still celebrate the solstices and equinoxes around it to this day.

Discover the fascinating story about the remarkable neighbour who discovered the true facts about the Longstone.

Our Common is a wildlife spotter's dream - come along for visit and see what you can find.

Swallows, red squirrels and bats - among others - find sanctuary in the old stone buildings here and we hope to keep it this way.

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