The Gardens
Do come and share with us this superb garden setting with its hideaway corners, large open spaces and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and river Wye beyond.
 Since coming to Brobury in 2001 we have been carrying out a programme of re-design and development. Our aim is to inspire and delight our visitors while maintaining the traditional character of the original garden. The house and garden were originally built for a Mr. Houghton from Manchester in 1881. From the grounds you can look over the valley to the Regency style vicarage of the Rev. Francis Kilvert, the well known Victorian diarist. Brobury House is said to have been build on the vegetable gardens of the vicarage and Francis Kilvert himself to have planted the mulberry tree on the terrace lawn.
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Keith and Pru Cartwright are delighted to have taken over stewardship of both house and gardens in 2001. The gardens have a fascinating history and over the years have reflected the passions of their owners. The garden once held over three and a half thousand rose bushes, while some of the sculpultural aspects are the ideas of the last owner, Eugene Okarma.
In the 1930's General Pitman planted the orchard to reflect his regiment on parade!
The water meadow abuts the famous Bredwardine Bridge, built in 1776 - the first brick bridge in Herefordshire. |
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