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Garden Name: Manderston
Last Modified: 24/01/2011
Garden ID: 0276

pic: 0276_Manderston.jpg

Owner: Ann Phillips
Address:
Duns
Scottish Borders

Postcode: TD11 3PP
County: Scotland

tel: 01361 883450
fax: 01361 882010
website: www.manderston.co.uk
email: palmer {at} manderston.co.uk

Features: 
Very good collection of rhododendron species and varieties in woodland garden.
Many open air events in 2005 to celebrate the centenary year. See local Press.

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
12th May - 25th Sept; Sun & Thurs, and BHs in late May & Aug; 11.30am - dusk

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May -June
Summer / autumn

To see: 
Woodland garden
Formal gardens

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: Groups of 15 or more by appointment.

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: Mid-May - end Sept; Thurs & Sun; 1.30pm - 5pm, last entry 4.15pm

Admission Prices:
House & Gardens. Adult £9; Concession £8.50; Child £5; Child under 12 free
Gardens only. Adult £5; Concession £4.50; Child £2.50; Child under 12 free

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: No
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: Yes
Only on Lead: Yes
Events: No

Other Facilities:



Designer: 
Description of Garden:
There are 56 acres of gardens, being a combination of the formal and informal that is unique to Scotland. There are formal terraces at the south front which look over the south lawn and lake to the woodland garden. On the north side there is lawn with mature trees at the other side of which is a magnificent gateway leading to the formal garden and herbaceous borders. Sadly the walled garden is no longer open to the public. Wonderful stables, described as "perfection".


History: 
Kinross designed the four formal terrace gardens which are planted in Edwardian style. The lake, the shape of the landscaping and the Chinese bridge probably all date from the 18th century when the original house was built.

Local Inns: 
Wheatsheaf, Swinton

Accomodation: 
Barniken House Hotel, Duns

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Berwick-on-Tweed
Kelso