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Compton Acres

164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole BH13 7ES, England
44(0)1202 700778
Ranked #6 of 17 attractions in Poole
4.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is a truly delightful garden to visit as you drive in and park you think this cannot be much of a garden as it seems to be in a built up area. But when you get inside it is fantastic quarry garden the Japanese garden is a must see. More

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Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Stunning grounds which are highly maintained, the villa is also impressive. More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I attended one of my best freinds wedding receptions here this weekend. Simply put it was amazing. The grounds were perfectly kept and were a beautiful backdrop to what had already been an amazing day. We started with drinks in the garden in the blazing sunshine while we got photo's done, then moved indoors to the villa for food and... More

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Penryn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We went to a large family wedding reception at the Italian Villa Compton Acres. This is the best Wedding (other than our own of course), that we have had the pleasure of attending. The setting was idyllic. The staff were excellent - great balance of professional and helpfulness, the food was first class and table service just wonderful, particularly considering... More

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Poole
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

As a member of P&P singers I have sung here for their Christmas bash in 2010 & 2011. After the 2011 performance I stayed behind & had a wander through the gardens & was so impressed that I took 'im indoors for a revisit the following weekend. Neither of us could believe that this beautiful garden was on our doorstep.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We loved the Japanese garden, didnt really like the woman on reception who didnt really seem to want to be there! More

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corby
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Pleasant way to spend an afternoon, good cafe before you enter, gift shop not up to much though. Had a pleasant wander through umpteen different gardens which must take a lot of upkeep, some nice big fat golden carp which come up and you can almost tickle their bellies. More

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Redhill, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Well signposted, good car parking, nice canapes, lovely meal, reasonably priced drinks More

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Llanelli, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

well worth a visit beautiful views over the bay from the cafe More

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Milton Keynes
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We attended a wedding reception here and were impressed by the quality of food and service, which can challenge many places when catering for large numbers. The waiting staff were clearly well trained and happy in their work. All in all the event was extremely well organised, and in the delightful surroundings that Compton Acres provide, it was a memorable... More

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