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Farringford was the much loved home of Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, for 40 years from 1833. The main house dates from 1806 with gothic embellishments and extensions added from the 1830s. Of particular importance is the second library built by Lady Emily Tennyson in 1871 with a play room below connected by a turreted winding staircase. A nursery suite was later added by Hallam Tennyson, altering the appearance to the front of the house. The grounds are laid to lawn, rose borders and informal planting. Evidence remains of Tennyson's planting schemes together with a section of the walled garden and wooded footpaths. A programme of full restoration to the grounds is planned once the house is restored, estimated date 2013.
The grounds are open to individuals or groups at any time during working hours, including weekends.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
The house will be under restoration; available in 2013.
BBC4 Ian Hislop's changing of the Bard 2009.
Tennyson's house for 40 years and will be restored as close as possible to the original state. The most important rooms are the second study, his bedroom, top floor study, the other principle bedrooms, the dining room and the drawing room. The grounds and surrounding downland will also be of interest.
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Group visits may be arranged by telephone.
Currently grounds only.
| Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | No | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Yes | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | Yes |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Rebecca Fitzgerald / Martin Beisly | | Address: | | Farringford | | | Bedbury Lane | | Town: | | Fresh Water Bay | | County: | | Isle of Wight | | Postcode: | | PO40 9PE | | Phone: | | 01983 752801 | | Email: | | rebecca@farringford.co.uk |
From 2013.
Certain rooms in the main house will be made available: Reception rooms, drawing room for the civil ceremony and reception/pre-lunch drinks etc. Full use of the grounds.
The large banqueting room, which incorporates a stage.
In addition the ante room and drawing room may be made available for small groups at the discretion of the owners.
There is a seperate 2 Rosette restaurant in the grounds with additional seating for 40 people on the terrace during fine weather.
21 self catering cottages.
Accommodation Type: Holiday Cottage
There is a range of self catering accommodation in the grounds, all 4 star to 4 star + and all currently available.
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