Wander in total privacy through your own grounds and woodlands (under restoration).

The House stands in around 12 acres of its own grounds, approached by a tree lined avenue. Immediately surrounding the house is a mature well-kept garden, with the south lawn providing a peaceful seating area, where one can read, stroll, play a game of croquet (weather permitting), or simply relax and enjoy the views.

As well as the manicured lawns on two sides of the House, there is also an original walled garden of around an acre in size. This garden now houses the purpose-built helipad, available for guests' use if required. Within the garden, there are some fine old apple trees which still bear an abundance of fruit, as well as our own summer garden produce. We have recently installed a 30 foot poly tunnel in this garden, and 2005 should have an abundance of tomatoes, cucumber, basil, tarragon, peppers and chilies, and salad greens. We are striving to move to organic production, refusing to use chemical sprays or fertilizers. .

Below the House is the woodland which stretches away in a crescent shape for about one third of a mile from the back of the house. The top half is accessible and is inhabited by foxes and badgers, both of which can be spotted either in the late part of the evening or really early morning. The bottom section has been targeted along with the top wood to undergo extensive felling of old and diseased trees and scrub clearance. The long-term aim is to plant upwards of a thousand native deciduous trees and possibly just a few conifers of an unusual type.