点评:We have been visiting on and off for years. The gardens have several aspects and will delight visitors. The walks on the wider estate are through a wooded valley and up to a glorious view point over the whole of Taunton vale. There are several paths, each offering different surprise vista points with views across to the cascade (waterfall) or to the various follies or right down to Taunton. The follies are all completely individual and all have brilliant character. The ducks and swans obviously enjoy the small lakes. It is often quiet up here and tranquil and it’s great to sit and enjoy the amazing birdsong. The formal gardens are a complete contrast, but brilliant in their own way, with straight lines, traditional planting schemes, fountains and more views over Taunton. The gardens are extremely well kept and dogs are allowed everywhere. The house is open but now has fewer exhibits than in years gone by. The staff in the ticket office are outstanding with a wealth of knowledge and always a big smile and friendly words. This garden is historic and great pains were undertaken to restore it. It is well worth supporting and in doing so you will have a lovely and rewarding day out!
翻译:我们断断续续地来这里参观了好几年。花园景色多样,定会让游客流连忘返。漫步在广阔的庄园中,穿过林木葱郁的山谷,最终到达一个可以俯瞰整个汤顿谷的壮丽观景点。这里有几条小径,每条小径都通往不同的惊喜观景点,可以欣赏到瀑布、各种园林建筑,甚至还能远眺汤顿镇。每座园林建筑都独具特色,各具魅力。鸭子和天鹅显然很喜欢这里的小湖泊。这里常常十分安静祥和,非常适合坐下来聆听美妙的鸟鸣。正式花园则与此截然不同,但同样精彩绝伦,笔直的线条、传统的植物搭配、喷泉,以及更多俯瞰汤顿镇的景色,都令人叹为观止。花园维护得非常好,而且允许携带宠物狗进入。庄园内的房屋仍然开放,但展品数量比往年有所减少。售票处的工作人员非常出色,知识渊博,总是面带微笑,热情友好。这座花园历史悠久,修复工作也耗费了大量心血。非常值得支持,这样做你将会度过愉快而充实的一天!