Barrington Court
Barrington Court is a Tudor manor of golden ham stone near Ilminster in Somerset. By the early 20th century it had fallen into decay before the Lyle family leased and restored it. The gardens were planned in walled compartments influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, from a white garden to kitchen plots and an orchard. The empty, light-filled house and the structured gardens together make it a satisfying half-day out.
- Tudor ham-stone mansion
- Jekyll-influenced walled gardens
- Working kitchen garden
Best for garden lovers and anyone drawn to a rescued Tudor house.
Things to see at Barrington Court
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- The Long Gallery on the upper floor
- White garden walled enclosure
- Rose and iris garden
- Dodecahedron sundial in the grounds
- The E-shaped Tudor mansion exterior