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Fovant House

Fovant House is a former Rectory set in about 3 acres of formal garden (house not open). In 2016 the garden was redesigned by Arabella Lennox Boyd. Garden inc 60m herbaceous border, terraces and parterre. A range of mature trees inc cedars, copper beech and lime.

Owner Info

  • Amanda & Noel Flint
Fovant House
Fovant House
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Fovant House
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Fovant House
Fovant House
Fovant House

About Fovant House

Fovant House is a former Rectory circa 17th/18th century set in about 3 acres of formal gardens . In 2016 the gardens were redesigned by Arabella Lennox Boyd. Features include a 60m Wiltshire cob wall with herbaceous boarder, various terraces with fountains, parterre, lawns and a selection of mature trees including Atlas Cedar, Yew, Copper Beech, Oak and Silver Lime .
The garden is mostly level with a few steps , wheelchair access generally good subject to ground conditions being favourable. Dogs on leads.
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Fovant House features

  • Cashless
  • Dog friendly
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • SGD Designed Garden
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Fovant House,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
SP3 5LA

Directions to Fovant House
6½m W of Wilton & 9.3m E of Shaftesbury. Take A30 to Fovant then head N through village and follow signs to St Georges Church.

Fovant 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. Refreshments in aid of St George's Church, Fovant.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Majority of garden has easy wheelchair access subject to ground conditions being dry.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Fovant 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  Fovant House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Fovant House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Fovant House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.