Barrington Court

Barrington Court near Ilminster, Somerset ~ A Tudor Manor House built between 1538 & 1550. The property was saved from ruin and restored by the Lyle family in 1920s, when the Court House resembled a barn rather than the proud manor house that it is. Young evacuees called Barrington home during the Second World War. There are Gertrude Jekyll inspired gardens, which focus on plant varieties and colour. The walled gardens produce a variety of vegetables and fruit which are used in the Strode House Restaurant on-site.

Barrington Court predominantly featured in BBC’s highly acclaimed recent production of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall.

Günter Klaus, Dani, Erhard Bernstein, Istvan Farkas and 31 other people have particularly liked this photo

60 comments - The latest ones

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

I love the juxtaposition, Rosa, of the two different styles of architecture. Both styles are reassuringly old fashioned. I love the way you have framed the buildings with the leaves.

In the second image, I love the effectiveness of the pond in creating foreground interest. The water-lilies and the reflection add to the effect. The colour of the building is in perfect colour contrast with the blue of the sky.

I love the way, in the third photograph, in which the building is bathed in beautiful sunlight. Nice framing by the building on the right-hand side.

Cheers,

Joe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comments on all three pictures Joe.
In the 3rd picture, the buildings on the right are where the second hand bookshop is.
Cheers, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I wish you hadn't told me that. LOL.

3 years ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

a great series of beautiful buildings!!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Thank you very much Gabi.
Happy Wednesday.

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Remarquable cette belle série joliment partagée et bien embellie avec ce magnifique ciel nébuleux et bien cotonneux dans la dernière capture.
Bonne et agréable fin journée.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik. The sky was changing throughout the day, but I am pleased you like it. Best wishes & happy Wednesday.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

What a beautiful buiulding and so well captured Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comments Jaap.

3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Daar kunnen een paar mensen wonen--mooi gebouw Rosa!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

There were many children living there during WWII when they were evacuated to the country.
Many thanks for your kind comments.

3 years ago.

Adele ^club

A great series showing the beauty of this ancient Manor House,dear Rosa!
It’s hard to believe it had been a barn ... fortunately it was not reduced in ruins and now it is definitely a place worth visiting!
All the pictures are very well composed and framed , perhaps my favourite one is the second, with such a charming reflection in the pond.
Thank you for sharing all this dear friend.
Enjoy your day.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Thank you so much for your very kind comments dear Adele.
I am pleased that you particularly like the second one. It had many big fish swimming around. Not sure what they were...I'm not an expert, but their mouths were big ;-))
Take care my friend and have a good Wednesday.

3 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

*◄থৣথৣ► Lovely shot, well captured. ◄থৣথৣ►*

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you very much June.
Happy Wednesday.

3 years ago.

Annalia S.

All three shots beautifully composed with perfect lighting and lovely spring skies, Rosalyn. A wonderful and interesting complex. Thankfully, it was rescued and not allowed to go to seed by someone who had the ability to see beyond the "barn" and imagine what it could be brought back to!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annalia S.

Thank you very much Annalia. Yes now it is a treasure that we can all enjoy.

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Il a fier allure ce manoir et le bassin d'eau est toujours un plus dans un parc... un petit resto pour une belle journée de détente est assurément profitable !*************

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you Jocelyne. The restaurant was not open on this visit but soon will be, I hope.

3 years ago.

Pat Del ^club

Nice gardens around these very attractive buildings !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

My favourite were the walled gardens Pat. They will soon be more colourful.

3 years ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbes images d'un beau domaine !
Bonne journée. Amitiés

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Thank you very much Madeleine.
Happy Wednesday.
Regards.

3 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

I think that Strode House whilst an attractive house in its own right is somewhat incongruous along side Barrington Court which is far more attractive in my view. As always your photographs introduce us to some wonderful places Rosa.

All the best

Nick

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Yes I think you are right Nick. Hopefully the gardens will be more colourful on the next visit, but it is always interesting there and the 2nd hand book shop alone is worth a visit :)
Best wishes,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

What a beautiful architecture of this Manor House. Thank you for the interesting informations, Rosa !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you for your very kind comments Percy.
Happy Wednesday.

3 years ago.

micritter

So beautiful and so beautifully photographed. I wish you made the PiPs larger. And thank you for the historical description which adds to the enjoyment.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to micritter

Thank you for your kind comments and interest. I have made the PiP's bigger for you.

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

belle série mon amie **************bisous et bonne soirée

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Thank you Angelique.
Good evening my friend. Bisous.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Great series with beautiful architectural impressions, Rosa !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich.
Good evening.

3 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

GLORIOUS series, Rosa !!! Great architecture !!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you very much Marie-claire.
Good evening.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Another wonderful place and building Rosa. I see this is National Trust property and that might explain your many visits to such places on here. I thought I remembered the name and yes I see your wonderful walled window and HFF entry here too. Another lovely set today from you. Keep it up.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you very much Herb. In normal times they have a lot going on at Barrington Court, so I hope that will soon resume. Yes, you were right about the "window" into the walled garden :-))
Take care & good evening, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

What a magnificent manor house............you've never guess it was completely refurbished relatively recently. They seem to have done a splendid job. I'm impress by Strode House as well, considering it used to be a stable block! Your photo really does both building justice Rosa. Beautiful in the sunshine and nicely framed between the tree leaves at the top and the grass and wildflowers at the bottom.

Two super shots in the PiPs...........I especially like the view of Strode House and the pond which looks spectacular..!! I really like the shape of the pond and the surrounding flower borders.

Great work as always Rosa!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you very much Keith. The grounds and walks around the house are fabulous for walking. They also have some nice little shops there. Locally made furniture and jewellery as well as the 2nd hand book shop.

Many thanks for your kind words on all the pictures. Good evening.

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa,

A very nice set of pictures here, and as always, so well composed. I like the way you have framed the top one with leaves, included the pool on the second to break up a big expanse of green, and caught the gap in the clouds just right to illuminate the building in the last.
The buttercups and few tufts of foreground grass make the top my favourite!

Best Wishes and keep safe
Peter

PS, I thought you were going to the beach today. Was it fun!!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,
Thank you so much for your generous comments. I am pleased you like the series and especially the main picture. Yes I had a great day out at Weymouth with Sophie. Just going to download the pictures.
All the best and good evening,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

menonfire ^club

Das ist wunderbare Baukunst, Stillvoll und Beeindruckend!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to menonfire ^club

Thank you very much Maik.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

Nicely captured Rosalyn is that the back of the house

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you Peter. Yes it is the back.

3 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Excelente luz y color. Como acostumbras en tu fotografías de arquitectura, buenos encuadres completos y con espacio abierto. En la principal el detalle del árbol ayuda al encuadre.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Thank you for your generous comments Jose Manuel. I took some pictures without the tree branches showing, but the house looked very stark. Have a good day.

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Yes, a place I love to visit Pam.
Thank you.

3 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

A masterpiece of Tudor architecture and an interesting explanation !!!!!!

Have a good day*****

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you very much Nouchet.
Wishing you a good evening.

3 years ago.

Reyk ^club

Wow, ein zauberhafter Ort*********************

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Reyk ^club

Thank you very much Reyk.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice information and wonderful images Rosa, Ham Stone i assume.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Roger. Yes I would think it is Ham stone.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Superb addition to the group Rosa.
Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

3 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Was für ein schönes Anwesen!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thank you Wilhelm.

3 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

......wunderschön hast du diese schönen Gebäude ins Bild gebracht liebe Rosa,sehr schön angelegt ist auch dieser Teich vor dem Gebäude,da kann man deine schönen Aufnahmen richtig genießen:))

........wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you very much Günter. This place was a home for evacuees during WWII and then it was a school for many years. It now belongs to the National Trust and is an interesting building to look around.
Best wishes, Rosa.

2 years ago.

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