Ashdown House
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Address – Lambourn
Newbury
Berkshire
RG17 8RE
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| Phone | 01793 762209 |
| Opening times |
House and grounds: 4 Apr–31 Oct 2–5pm Wed and Sat
Woodland - All year from dawn -- dusk Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat Sun (entrance to woodland is free) |
| Collection/special features | NB the most important point about this house is it has NO TOILET! The second most important point is that to reach the roof you have to climb 100 steps! |
| Dog friendly? | On lead and only in woodland |
| Child friendly? |
No |
| Description |
This extraordinary Dutch-style house is famous for the spectacular views from the roof, as well as beautiful walks in neighbouring Ashdown Woods. From the cupola you can see over to Weathercock Hill and Alfred's Castle – an Iron Age defended settlement where in 871 King Alfred is rumoured to have defeated the Danes. In addition, the house is now fronted by a formal garden, designed by the National Trust, based on a 17th century engraving. The twists and turns of the box hedges and gravel in the parterre can be seen to particular advantage from the roof. |
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Ashdown House photograph by the lizard queen used under a creative commons licence
