It is now a museum, farm, gardens and craft centre. Within a superb framework of mature trees and shrubs there is a wealth of colour and form throughout the season - bright colours of early spring through to autumn's mellow hues. Edmonsham House is a fine Tudor Manor House with Georgian additions, which has remained within the ownership of the same family since the sixteenth Century. In 1710 Thomas Archer was commissioned to build the existing Chettle House. The house has no corners, all corners are rounded in common with the Archer style similar to those at the Church in Smith Square in London.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The restaurant at the Kings Head Hotel has a fine menu featuring delicious local specialities. The Bridge House Hotel is situated on the River Stour and within easy reach of Bournemouth and Poole. This hotel offers an interesting range of food including a carvery, cold counter and salad bar. A good range of ales and wines accompanies all meals.