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Ashknowle House

The mature garden of this Victorian house (not open) has great diversity inc woodland walks, water features, colourful beds and borders. The large, well maintained kitchen garden is highly productive and boasts a wide range of fruit and vegetables grown in cages, tunnels, glasshouses and raised beds.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs K Fradgley
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House
Ashknowle House

About Ashknowle House

A wide variety of features to explore in the grounds of this Victorian mock Gothic house. Informative woodland walks, borders, large wildlife pond and other water features, herbaceous border, pergola, shrub borders, beds. The well maintained kitchen garden is highly productive and boasts a wide range of fruit and vegetables grown in cages, tunnels, glasshouses and raised beds. The orchard is very productive and includes a wide variety of fruit and nuts, some modern and some heritage. Protected Peaches, Apricots and Strawberries.

Diversely planted and highly productive orchard inc protected cropping of strawberries, peaches and apricots. Propagation areas for trees, shrubs and crops.

Ashknowle House features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Ashknowle House,
Ventnor,
Isle of Wight,
PO38 2PP

Directions to Ashknowle House
Take the Whitwell Rd from Ventnor or Godshill. Turn into unmade lane next to Old Rectory, ignore the no motor vehicles sign. Field parking. Disabled parking at house.

Ashknowle House openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ashknowle House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Ashknowle House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Ashknowle House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Ashknowle House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Ashknowle House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.