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Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden – A National Trust for Scotland property

Edwardian Mansion, Gardens and Wildlife Escape

Hill of Tarvit Mansion is an elegant Edwardian home built to display Frederick Sharp’s wealth, filled with art, antiques, tapestries and porcelain.

Surrounding it are 113 hectares of beautifully designed gardens featuring terraces, topiary and a sunken rose garden, alongside woodland walks rich in wildlife such as red squirrels and deer.

Visitors can enjoy seasonal children’s activities, scenic walks and light refreshments from the golf clubhouse, making it a varied and engaging day out.

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Review Rating 4.6

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Admission: Adult £14

Gardens open dawn to dusk

Mansion Opening Times: 11am to 5pm


Full Opening Times & Prices here

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Opening Times & Admission Prices

Opening Days: Mansion 0pen from March to October – Thursday to Sunday
Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk
Opening Times
: 11am to 5pm
Admission Prices House: Adults £14, Children £8, Young Scot £1
Book your guided tours here.

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Our Top Tip: Try the various games including hickory golf!

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About Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

Hill of Tarvit Mansion is an Edwardian house bult to showcase the wealth of Frederick Sharp.

While it was only lived in for a short time it is packed full of interesting objects, art ,furniture, Flemish tapestries, Chinese porcelain and a lot more!

The 113 hectares of gardens are a mix of formal planting in sheltered areas creating ideal microclimates for less hardy plants to thrive.

There are terraces, amazing topiary and a sunken rose garden and lots of access to waymarked woodland walks.

Wildlife is varied with badgers, bats, red squirrels, woodpeckers, roe deer and buzzards.

Which will you see?

You can get takeaway snacks and drinks from the golf clubhouse.

During the summer, July 1st to 30th August, there are children activities from 9am to 5pm.

Accessibility at Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

A ramp into the house. No wheelchair access to second floor.

Gravel paths in gardens. Disabled toilet in car park.

Dogs at Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

Dogs under control / on leads are welcome in the garden.

Assistance dogs only in the house.

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Visitor Reviews of Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.

Here is what visitors think about their visit to the Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden:

Paul Flaherty: Loved the interactive experiences like snooker and the fun putting green.

Clare McPartlin: Enjoyed the beautiful gardens and lively festival atmosphere.

Adam Bee: Appreciated the scenic walking routes and well-maintained facilities.

Michael Phillips: Highlighted the stunning gardens and knowledgeable guides.

Tricia Stewart: Enjoyed the peaceful garden walks and informative guided tour.

Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

All information was believed to correct at the time of publicatio

Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden
Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden
Cupar Fife KY15 5PB
United Kingdom
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