Minterne House
Stunning country house & Himalayan garden in Dorset
Welcome to Minterne House
We are delighted to welcome you to Minterne House, home of the Churchill and Digby families since 1620. We are incredibly proud to be the current custodians of Minterne and it is our pleasure to share with you this magnificent house, its history and unique gardens that lie in this tranquil valley setting in the heart of Dorset.
We welcome you to visit the Himalayan gardens and let the tranquillity provide that perfect antidote to life’s stresses. Advanced booking for the gardens is not required.
The house is not open to the public, however we warmly welcome guests here for private events and weddings.
Minterne Flowers
Now open. The new Minterne Cutting Garden supplies seasonal flowers for bouquets, workshops, weddings and the estate café.
Visit in person Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.
Alternatively call 07495 551 760 or email flowers@minterne.co.uk
Collection or delivery within 6 miles.
Growing Something Beautiful
Minterne Flowers, Minterne Estate, Minterne Magna, DT2 7AU
What's On
Music at Minterne – Monday 5th October 2026 at 18:00
Musicians from the International Musicians Seminar, Prussia Cove: Autumn Tour
Programme
Saint-Saëns: Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.14
Fauré: Piano Quartet No.2 in G minor, Op.45
Interval
Edgar Meyer: Duet for Cello and Bass No.2
Dvořák: String Quintet in G major, Op.77
What's On
Personal Tours at Minterne House
Minterne House offers exclusive, guided tours of this privately owned historic home given by The Honourable Mrs Percy (sister to Lord Digby).
These intimate experiences offer a rare opportunity to explore the house and to learn about its rich history.
Tour Dates 2026:
- Wednesday 7th October
Minterne House History
Home to the first Sir Winston Churchill, the present House was built in 1905 and still contains the original Churchill tapestries and furniture. A younger son from Sherborne Castle, Admiral Robert Digby bought the house and valley on a ‘walk-in, walk-out’ basis ensuring everything in the house was retained. Steeped in Naval history, Henry Digby was Captain of the ‘Africa’ during the battle of Trafalgar. Many letters, paintings and prizes from that time are still at Minterne.