Knowlton Court

Knowlton Court is a red brick manor house with a Queen Anne-style front, situated within 70 hectares of landscaped parkland and formal gardens. The grounds feature structured terraces and organized garden spaces with distinctive hedging patterns.

The manor house was built in 1585 for Sir Thomas Peyton as a country estate. The gardens received their formal structure in 1904 when redesigned by Sir Reginald Blomfield.

The gardens present themselves as a formal showcase of English garden design with their structured hedges and terraced spaces. Visitors can experience how these outdoor rooms were meant to be enjoyed as an extension of the manor itself.

The property is open to visitors with guided tours available for the house and grounds. As it serves as a working estate for events, checking ahead before visiting helps ensure access.

A lodge on the grounds was designed in 1912 by Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a renowned British architect of that era. The walled garden features a distinctive monkey-puzzle tree at its center that serves as a striking focal point.

Location: Goodnestone

GPS coordinates: 51.23340,1.26610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40