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Hill House

A nine acre hilltop garden and woodland. Many species of roses, herbaceous border, water garden, woodland walks and blossoming orchards. Lovely view over Lea Valley.

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Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House
Hill House

About Hill House

The original house and out buildings were built around 1836 of Georgian design, with bricks made on the site – hence the dell area. The curved glass roof Victorian conservatory 15′ high was added shortly afterwards, as was the East wing.
The garden is now 10 acres including woodland walks, spring bulbs and blossoming orchards; hawthorn and dog roses are a major feature of the wild area. South of the house the original quartered plan has been retained, the peony border being 90 years old at least. Within the limitations imposed by a reduction from 5 gardeners to 1, the mixture of borders and vegetable has been faithfully preserved. Distant views in the Lea Valley of landscaped gravel pits enhance the setting.
In 1951 when the property was purchased by the family, Mr Taylor of Notcutts helped redesign the dereliction round the house and the current incumbent’s parents tended and expanded the gardens over 60 odd years.

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Location details

Hill House,
Ware,
Hertfordshire,
SG12 8BX

Directions to Hill House
Nr Stanstead Abbotts from A10 turn E on to A414; then B181 for Stanstead Abbotts; L at end of High St, garden 1st R past Church.

Hill House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is possible, but garden has gravel paths and steep contours.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hill 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

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