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Chestlion House

The garden surrounding the house (not open), has been planted since the new owners took on the house 10yrs ago. The garden to the rear of the house, has approx ¾ acre of mixed planting, with many blowsy roses adorning the walls and soft romantic planting in borders. There is a circular meditative garden and a round pond along with a productive kitchen, cutting garden, greenhouse and herb garden. There is a boat house and pond outside the walled area and a newly planted wildflower meadow with a fruit tree avenue and a hornbeam avenue leading to the back entrance.

Owner Info

  • Louise Johnson
Chestlion House
Chestlion House
Chestlion House
Chestlion House
Chestlion House
Chestlion House

About Chestlion House

Chestlion House is set next to the ancient village church on the site of a former medieval hall house. The garden surrounds the house (not open) and is walled to the rear of the property. It has been planted since the new owners acquired the house 10 years ago.

The front of the house has hedges of yew and holm oak complemented by box topiary and climbers. To the rear of the house there are three quarters of an acre of mixed planting, with many blowsy roses adorning the walls and soft romantic planting in borders. There is a circular meditative garden created from hornbeam and a round pond along with a productive kitchen and cutting garden along with a greenhouse and herb garden.

A feature of the garden is the circular motif of the different areas. There is a boat house and pond outside the walled area which in medieval times was a stew pond and a fairly newly planted wildflower meadow with a fruit tree avenue and a hornbeam avenue leading to the back entrance.

Chestlion House features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Chestlion House,
Bampton,
Oxfordshire,
OX18 2PA

Directions to Chestlion House
Chestlion Ln is off A4020 Bourton Rd in the village of Clanfield.

Chestlion House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:00

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Chestlion House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Chestlion 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.