East Lambrook Manor Gardens

These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969.

She was one of the most gifted gardeners to have emerged since the second world war and her unselfconscious style led to a richness and freedom in her planting, which was based on a finely observed understanding of the beauty of plants in combination with their surroundings.

Her dedicated work led to the rediscovery of many old English cottage garden plants and the saving of many native varieties from extinction. The garden houses a Collection of Geraniums.

The stunning 17th century Malthouse is home to South West Tearoom of the Year 2006, which provides lunches and teas, also gifts and on-going art exhibitions by well-known West Country artists.

Margery Fish's plant nursery has now been fully restored and returned to its original site it continues to sell an extensive and specialist range of plants propagated by hand from cuttings taken in the garden.

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