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Buscot Park Buscot Park: One of Oxfordshire’s best-kept secrets
The eighteenth-century country house is still used as a home by the present Lord Faringdon with his eldest son James and his wife Lucinda, who look after it on behalf of the National Trust, giving it an individual, family feel. The house contains the Faringdon Collection of paintings, furniture, ceramics and objets d’art, collected by four generations of Lord Faringdon’s family, and it is still added to regularly.
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There are paintings by worldrenowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Murillo and Botticelli, and important furniture designed by Robert Adam and Thomas Hope. One of the highlights of a visit to
the house is the saloon, where the famous ‘Legend of the Briar Rose’ series of paintings by Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones is displayed in the frames specially designed for them by the artist and his friend William Morris. As well as touring the house, groups can enjoy the extensive grounds with two lakes and a series of formal gardens. The Italianate water garden, by Edwardian garden designer Harold Peto, is one of Britain’s finest water gardens. There are woodland avenues and a walled garden, with classical and modern statues. Groups can book an exclusive guided tour of the house or gardens, and can arrange to visit during hours when the house is closed to the public.
On days when the house is open they can enjoy hot drinks and cakes in the tea room, where they can also purchase local honey and cider.
William Morris’ home at nearby Kelmscott Manor.
www.buscotpark.com
Buscot Park is set on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, close to the river Thames, and a visit to Buscot can be easily combined with other attractions, such as
Buscot Park
Buscot Park is set on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, close to the river Thames. Groups can book an exclusive guided tour of the house or gardens, and can arrange to visit during hours when the house is closed to the public.
Buscot Park Road, Faringdon SN7 8BU Tel: 01367 240932 www.buscotpark.com
BUSCOT PARK & THE FARINGDON COLLECTION One of Oxfordshires best kept secrets
1st April to 30th September Contact info line 01367 240932 or www.buscotpark.com for opening times
