Ascott

Originally a half-timbered farmhouse, Ascott was bought in 1876 by the de Rothschild family and considerably transformed and enlarged. It now houses a quite exceptional collection of fine paintings, Oriental porcelain and English and French furniture. The extensive gardens are a mixture of the formal and natural, containing specimen trees and shrubs, as well as a herbaceous walk, lily pond, Dutch garden and remarkable topiary sundial

Name and credits for images of Ascott

Reference: 82255

Description of image – View across the paddock near the main entrance at Ascott.

Credit for photograph: Neil Campbell-Sharp

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Copyright: ©NTPL/Neil Campbell-Sharp

Reference: 13875

Description of image – Trees along the main avenue to the house at Ascott.

Credit for photograph: Neil Campbell-Sharp

Copyright: ©NTPL/Neil Campbell-Sharp