Combermere Abbey, Historic estate with Grade II listed park and garden in Dodcott cum Wilkesley, England
Combermere Abbey is a country estate with a Gothic-style house and a Grade II listed park and garden in Dodcott cum Wilkesley, England. The grounds take in open parkland, mature specimen trees, formal garden areas, and a large natural lake called Comber Mere.
The estate was founded in 1133 as a Cistercian monastery and remained a religious community for over four centuries. After Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, it passed to Sir George Cotton in 1536 and became a private home.
The grounds contain a maze made from fruit trees, which visitors can walk through and which looks quite different from a typical hedge maze. This unusual planting sits within the formal garden areas and gives the estate a character you notice as you explore.
Part of the estate operates as accommodation, giving guests access to the historic house and outdoor spaces. The parkland and gardens cover a large area, so comfortable walking shoes are a good idea before setting out.
Comber Mere is one of the few large natural lakes in Cheshire and has protected status because of its bird life, particularly wintering waterfowl. Birdwatchers are drawn to its shores throughout the colder months.
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