Cottesbrooke is frequently attributed as the pattern for Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'. The remarkable 18th century landscaping of the Park, its vistas and lakes, are by an unknown hand - much has recently been restored.
The formal and wild gardens  surrounding and adjacent to the house have however been mainly developed during the present century - these developments have continued to the present day. A number of distinguished landscape designers have been involved ~ Robert Weir Schultz, the late Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and the late Dame Sylvia Crowe. The main inspiration came from the late Hon. Lady Macdonald~Buchanan.
Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe designed the formal garden with yew trees and statues to the rear of the house.

Cottesbrooke Hall -  2010 - Open from 3 May to end September - see website for days and times.
Disabled access.

Gardens in East (S) map