stourhead house and garden

Visited on a crisp, cold day and walked around the lake, It was breathtaking and so beautiful. Wrap up warm and stroll around. The cafe and shop was also very good. Highly recommend a visit.

We have visited Stourhead several times over the last few years but this was the coldest day we have tried! However, the snowdrops were in bloom and the sunshine sparkled on the water which made the walk around the lake very enjoyable.

What a place to visit for a walk for hours or just a short walk to sit and ponder across the valleys and lakes. We had never been before but visited with friends and wow, there isn't a corner of the place that can ve faulted. The lakes are fantastic and quite peaceful and the gardens are quite magical with lots of surprises along the way. We cant wait to go back!

We are frequent visitors to Stourhead as it is fairly local. We visit at least once a year, and have done for the last 15 years.The greatest thing is the long walks around the lake as the gardens are wonderful - best enjoyed in the summer months though. For the whole experience you need a complete day as there is so much to see and do here.

This is a National Trust property so is free for members and is one of their largest gardens.There is a great deal to see at any time of the year and the lake is beautiful. It is a great place to take children but if you are pushing a buggy ( or wheelchair) you need some stamina! The house is extremely interesting but be prepared for a fairly long walk from the car park to reach it!Overall it is well worth a visit.There is a great pub outside but no café facilities inside the gardens.

One can explore well out of the immediate lake and grounds and walk right over to King Alfred's Tower and back - circa 4 mike round trip

We visited on a May bank holiday weekend. Despite this fact it didn't feel crowded. Gardens were stunning. Enjoyed visiting the locations used in the film! The house is quite moving as you follow 'Harry's story' The little church is beautiful and worth a visit. When we were there they had a special floral display to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War 1. Very moving. We didn't eat at the pub in the grounds as it was really busy but enjoyed an icecream in the courtyard!

Great place to eat before and after walking around the grounds and lake, House etc. Plus don't miss the farm shop on site as they have outstanding local produce too.

the gardens were pretty impressive, even though it was a freezing day and even started snowing at one point, pretty disappointed to find the pub and shops in the grounds were shut...which we weren't informed about at the paying entrance, leaving us and puppy with nowhere to warm up or get a coffee. for £18 for two people I would have expected facilities.Couldn't even go into the cafe because they didn't allow dogs and way too cold to leave the puppy sitting outside alone. ended up freezing and feeling a bit cheated having to pay full price without any facilities and to be stared at blankly by the woman at reception who we had previously overheard telling someone she doesn't like dogs being around (they are apparently 'very welcome at the grounds' ironically)

We visited on Saturday and it was a chilly day but we wrapped up warmly so we were prepared. We’d arranged to meet a family member in the café by the car park so enjoyed the warmth there for a while and then walked around the lake looking at all the follies, grottoes etc on the way. The water level was a little low as they were doing some work on the dam. Do pop into the little gothic house were the log fire was burning and you can get a hot drink / snack. We then had a lovely lunch in the Spread Eagle again sitting by the log fire and feeling very cosy indeed. We then looked around the art gallery in the courtyard and back up to the café for a final coffee / scone before our long drive home. We didn’t have time to visit the house on this occasion. The snowdrops by the entrance are beautiful. Yes, it’s a great visit any time of the year.

The most delightful, restful, peaceful, beautiful setting for a lovely walk. You are able to loose yourself and enjoy the wonderful surroundings, plants trees, follies, etc. you will not be disappointed.

We were staying in the area having been to Longleat safari, saw the reviews so came for a look. (Parents and two children 4 & 6). Much of the main house was closed but we had access to the entrance hall to warm by the large fire and get a glimpse further inside. There was also a series of lower rooms with period clothes the children could dress in. The staff there were very welcoming and helpful. The grounds are stunning! We took perhaps an hour and a half maybe two hours to walk around. Taking in the views, seeing the various buildings dotted around. Despite it being January with few leaves on the tree the views were fantastic. We will probably be back in the future in the summer to have another look. See photos attached. Worth a visit if you like period properties, beautiful gardens or just a tranquil spot to relax and unwind.

A lovely place to visit in Winter, with no leaves on the trees you can really enjoy the views and layout. and the Spread Eagle pub with its roaring fire is a perfect stop off point.

Visited on a dull but mostly dry winter's day which probably wasn't the best time to see it. Caught the very end of the autumn colour in early November. Decent walk all the way around the lake. Could spend the whole day there especially if you stop to look at all the labelled trees and shrubs. Some of the garden is not accessible in the winter, neither is the house, however the walled garden was open.

As a member of the National Trust, I have visited Stourhead on many occasions as I find it a tranquil place to go with family and friends. The grounds are vast, so a picnic is our preference in drier weather,a flask for the colder days. We take a stroll through the grounds, stop off at the grotto then find a place to have a picnic stop before carrying along around the lake. Late summer brought us a beautiful show of blue dragonflies, dipping up and over, across the lake. My recent visit took us on a walk through the woods to King Alfred's tower. A lovely trail past the water wheel and pond, then through conifer woods, which moves on to take you past the ruins of an old mill and cottages. It was so quiet walking through the woods, definitely pack in your wellies, my children were glad we did! There is also a pub called the Spread Eagle Inn which has accommodation and serves delicious food.. A place we enjoy visiting many a time...