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Description
The garden at Stourhead, designed by the banker Henry Hoare II (1705-85), is a superb example of British landscape gardening. He was inspired by his travels and the work of Claude Lorraine and Nicolas Poussin, who presented nature by playing with shade to obtain admirable results. The flower-decked planted areas are studded with follies: temples, Alfred Tower, cottage... The residence also has a Regency library and gallery with an extensive collection of paintings.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide9.54 Km - Warminster BA12 7NW
- The Green Guide14 Km - Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR
- The Green Guide16.7 Km - Cadbury
More tourist attractions in Gillingham
Where to sleepnearby
- From £86The Folly at Castlebridge3.24 Km - Mere BA12 6LF
- From £81B&B Castleton House3.91 Km - Castle Street BA12 6JE, Mere BA12 6JE
- From £75The Walnut Tree Inn Mere4.75 Km - Shaftesbury Road, Mere, Mere BA12 6BH
More hotels in Gillingham
Where to eatnearby
- Bath Arms££MICHELIN 20248.39 Km - Horningsham BA12 7LY
- Roth Bar & Grill£££MICHELIN 20248.79 Km - Durslade Farm, Dropping Lane, Bruton BA10 0NL
- Osip£££MICHELIN 20249.27 Km - 1 High Street, Bruton BA10 0AB
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