The Fernery Ascog
Ascog Hall Victorian Fernery
Unique feature of this three-acre garden
Ascog Hall, with its award-winning Victorian fernery and enchanting garden, can be found on the beautiful island of Bute. Without a doubt, our most remarkable feature is the rare sunken Victorian fernery, rescued from ruin and restored to its former glory in 1997.
Prepare to be captivated by the garden (3 acres), also restored after decades of neglect, yet still retaining the ambience of a much older garden, evocative of bygone days.
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The elaborate glazed roof, springs and ponds provide a haven for many exotic fern species, including Britain's oldest, a 1000 - year -old King Fern. Surrounding the Fernery are new plantings featuring Australasian, Asian and South African species set within its original landscaping. With renovation works still underway, the exotic planting carries on the curiosity of its founders in the tremendous diversity of plants
