Tintinhull Garden
Tintinhull Garden
4.5
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- glassmen007Soundwell, United Kingdom591 contributionstook the chance to pop around after being at Lytes CaryWe had been around at lytes Cary and decided to pop in Tintinhull to see this national trust garden. Parking is off to the right going up the road to the house and gardens It is a smaller property the house is another national trust rental which is yet again a waste of a trust property, the gardens are well kept and were pleasant to wander around in the Sunny weather We would have stayed longer and took in a drink but we were looking to go to a garden centre in the area as well. Lovely spot to chill out on a nice dayVisited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 May 2024
- Simon JManchester, United Kingdom274 contributionsSmall Yet Lovely NT GardenThis is a small yet lovely National Trust garden to peruse around. It isn’t the largest estate you will visit but there is always something new to see in the gardens. My only concern is that Tintinhull Garden needs to have more facilities to attract more customers, such as a tea room.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 31 May 2024
- hazelwellIlminster, United Kingdom23 contributionsA warm welcome on a wet day!This was our first visit, and even on a showery and blustery day the gardens were beautiful. Autumn was on display, with colourful pumpkins and apples growing. We took lots of home grown runner beans away with us too. The lady on reception/cafe duty was really warm, welcoming and helpful (26/9/24). Can't wait to return through the other seasons.Visited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 September 2024
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Whitten101
Stockland, UK107 contributions
Apr 2021
We had called in advance to find out if there was take-away tea/coffee as we were bringing my 90yr old mother in law and told yes, but as we were still under covid rules it would be outside. When we arrived we were told the cafe was closed and that we must have asked about Lytes Cary and not Tintinhull. I know that I definitely asked about Tintinhull. Only took 1/2hr to walk around so I would recommend you do this attached to a visit to somewhere else like Montecute.
Written 14 April 2021
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MrsWYN-R
North Yorkshire, UK3,406 contributions
Apr 2022
As a local, Tintinhull Gardens is one of my favourite escapes. As a photographer I enjoy visiting here to take photographs of the flowers and I enjoy the garden layout. Normally only open at weekends however was open Good Friday on this occasion so check in advance. Good car park located a short walk across the road through the field.
Spring flowers are now coming into bloom including the Magnolias that are looking very pretty. Coffee shop is not open. Minimum staff working yet still worth a visit.
Spring flowers are now coming into bloom including the Magnolias that are looking very pretty. Coffee shop is not open. Minimum staff working yet still worth a visit.
Written 16 April 2022
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Karen M
58 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely gardens, friendly staff. It's relatively small so limited range of refreshments, small car park, and only 2 toilets - they are not set up for large crowds. Apparently no dogs allowed either. But we enjoyed our short visit on a beautiful summers day.
Written 14 August 2023
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sue8312
Ashford, UK53 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
What a hidden gem! Tucked away but very close to the A303, with good parking.
Even though this is not the best time of the year to see the gardens at their best, the very welcoming gentleman in the ticket office directed us to the highlights of the garden and explained the different rooms that make up the design of this delightful garden
Clearly well tended and loved, such a welcome contrast to the soulless Barrington Court which we had visited earlier in the day.
Definitely somewhere to visit again at a different season
Even though this is not the best time of the year to see the gardens at their best, the very welcoming gentleman in the ticket office directed us to the highlights of the garden and explained the different rooms that make up the design of this delightful garden
Clearly well tended and loved, such a welcome contrast to the soulless Barrington Court which we had visited earlier in the day.
Definitely somewhere to visit again at a different season
Written 12 April 2022
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Simon J
Manchester, UK274 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This is a small yet lovely National Trust garden to peruse around. It isn’t the largest estate you will visit but there is always something new to see in the gardens.
My only concern is that Tintinhull Garden needs to have more facilities to attract more customers, such as a tea room.
My only concern is that Tintinhull Garden needs to have more facilities to attract more customers, such as a tea room.
Written 1 June 2024
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Cristina D
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May 2023 • Family
Don’t waste your time, money or fuel - Also strictly no dogs allowed anywhere at all - even if well trained and on the lead at all times. And opening times not the best either. We don’t recommend it.
Written 2 June 2023
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jane j
Dursley, UK164 contributions
Aug 2022
Having read much about this garden over the years I was looking forward to seeing it. What a disappointment. I know this summer has been a challenge for all gardeners but surely routine dead-heading and weeding could continue. Perhaps there is a shortage of volunteers? The gardens looked unkempt and unloved, such a contrast to the photos of it in Penelope Hobhouse's time.
Written 4 September 2022
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Chris H
Bristol, UK2,156 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We took the opportunity to visit Tintinhull gardens and house on the Heritage weekend when the house was (unusually) open to the public.
The house is normally an NT holiday let and although it was interesting to see inside, it really is something and nothing. Nevertheless it would be a great place for 2 families to stay (4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms).
The gardens are delightful - small and well maintained. You really only need an hour there. The autumn displays were good and the vegetable garden very interesting if you are a keen gardener.
There is a small cafe with limited options and a secondhand book shop.
The house is normally an NT holiday let and although it was interesting to see inside, it really is something and nothing. Nevertheless it would be a great place for 2 families to stay (4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms).
The gardens are delightful - small and well maintained. You really only need an hour there. The autumn displays were good and the vegetable garden very interesting if you are a keen gardener.
There is a small cafe with limited options and a secondhand book shop.
Written 10 September 2023
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hazelwell
Ilminster, UK23 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
This was our first visit, and even on a showery and blustery day the gardens were beautiful. Autumn was on display, with colourful pumpkins and apples growing. We took lots of home grown runner beans away with us too. The lady on reception/cafe duty was really warm, welcoming and helpful (26/9/24). Can't wait to return through the other seasons.
Written 26 September 2024
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Michael H
Martock, UK600 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
A remarkably attractive collection of gardens. Presently every garden is a splash of colour. Access is easy and getting around is not an issue - albeit with care in places. Car parking a short walk from the gardens. Allow 60 minutes to browse, sit and reflect.
Written 5 July 2022
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Is the tearoom still open at Tintinhull Gdns?
Written 17 May 2021
Hi Carol,
My advice is, always check the National Trust website before a visit. It gives loads of Inf., opening times, prices, things to see & facilities. It says, "Small tea-room serving delicious cakes and cream teas". So, there's a small tea room.
Written 27 April 2017
Hi, Is this attraction dog friendly? Thanks
Written 13 January 2017
Hi Sarah,
Dogs are welcome in the courtyard where the small shop and tearoom are but they aren't allowed into the gardens. If you do go you will understand why, but the garden 'rooms' wouldn't be appropriate for visitors dogs. The reception team had local walk info available. Otherwise maybe try somewhere like Ham Hill which is great for dog walking and brilliant views!
Written 16 January 2017
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