Earlier this year we took a day trip, out into the countryside, with our heavily pregnant granddaughter. We ended in the grounds of the National Trust house, Hinton Ampner.
From the National Trust website ….
This elegant country manor and tranquil garden sit so harmoniously within the landscape that one cannot exist without the other.
The house was lovingly rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960. Enjoy the beautifully proportioned rooms which house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art, each window offering undisturbed views to the tranquil countryside beyond.
Beautifully manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses, to breathtaking views across the South Downs.
National Trust
We enjoyed walking the grounds and hopefully the following images will give you a flavour of this beautiful property.

Hinton Ampner House 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
Hinton Ampner House 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 

All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Contemplation 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
My English Rose 
Hinton Ampner House 

Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 

Hinton Ampner House 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
All Saints Church – Hinton Ampner 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 



Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 

Hinton Ampner House – Gardens 
Hinton Ampner House – Stunning View 
Hinton Ampner House – Flower 
Hinton Ampner House 

Hinton Ampner House – Statue
Sadly due to my granddaughter not feeling very well we had to cut short our visit. We, therefore, were not able to see the inside of the house.
The good news is that this place is only a short drive away, so we will be back.