With its towering trees and lush plantings—a verdant counterpoint to elegant colonnades, pools, and sculptures—Peto Garden brings echoes of the Italian Renaissance to the pastoral slopes of Iford Manor.
The Great Terrace, a central feature of the Peto Garden, affords views of the hillside property, the surrounding woodlands, and the Iford Valley below.
The Palladian façade of Iford Manor provides a fitting backdrop to brimful Mediterranean-style gardens.
Conceived by renowned architect and designer Harold Ainsworth Peto, the gardens were cultivated over several years at the turn of the nineteenth century.
Statuary and antique remnants from around the world nestle into two and a half acres of bucolic surroundings—symbols of longevity amid ephemeral blooms.
Over his career, Peto amassed an enviable collection of architectural relics and sculptures. He incorporated these treasures into his commissioned work throughout Europe and gave them pride of place at his oasis.
Photography Jane Hope
For more Old-World splendor, see “Enclaves of English and Italian Beauty” on page 71 of the September 2017 issue of Victoria.
