Clapton Court Gardens Somerset Postcard Hoyle Design c1980s

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Clapton Court Gardens Somerset Postcard Hoyle Design c1980s

A peaceful depiction of Clapton Court Gardens in rural Somerset, this vivid postcard captures the charm of a country house estate set among 10 acres of lovingly maintained woodland and formal gardens.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Tucked in the pastoral heart of Somerset, Clapton Court Gardens presents a vision of English garden serenity — lush lawns, shady trees, and summer borders in full bloom. The scene is quiet yet alive with detail: a long gravel drive curves past the ivy-clad Georgian house, while a mix of ferns, wildflowers, and ornamental shrubs soften the landscape. It evokes the gentle rhythm of rural garden life, where time slows to the sound of bees and birdsong.

Published by the Hoyle Design Unit and marked CKCG 1, this postcard was likely produced in the late 1970s or 1980s, when private gardens like Clapton Court opened seasonally to the public. Located just south of Crewkerne on the B3165, the site once featured a plant centre and offered woodland walks through its ten-acre grounds. This card stands as a quiet testament to Britain’s enduring love affair with cultivated green spaces.

Ideal for collectors of British garden history, this postcard invites quiet admiration and reflection. Whether for archivists or horticultural enthusiasts, it offers a preserved glimpse of a time when open gardens brought communities together in appreciation of heritage, flora, and local beauty.

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