Mottistone Manor House Gardens

Mottistone Manor House gardens come recommended if you have a nice day suitable for a bit of a walk around the gardens of an old 16th Century Manor House which is run by The National Trust. The Manor House is not open to the public (only a few days in the year) though. Mostly flat but there are areas up steep grassed banks, nice views, cafe', toilets, and a very small gift shop, small book shop. Parking.

If the small book shop is open do go in there as this is inside the house - you get a small taste of the house which is closed except for a few days of the year. The Longstone or Mottistone is a megalithic monument which marks the entrance to Neolithic long barrow. This is a 20 to 30 minute uphill footpath walk away from The Manor House. Mottistone Gardens Parking is quite nearby to the entrance to The Manor, however it is also permitted if you are just visiting The Longstone or Mottistone. The Shack Mottistone Within the pleasant cafe outdoor area is The Shack, sat on stone mushroom pillars. A self contained shack that sleeps two, has a shower and toilet and small lounge all in the 1930s style all in a compact way. The Shack Mottistone interior