Milton Lodge was built in 1790 and the gardens were added later at the request of Charles Tudway in the 20th century. The Lodge is built on a slope, which presented a challenge for the garden designer; the solution was to build terraced gardens, like giant steps on the hillside. This means that each terrace has its own character and differs from the others; the sweeping lawn of the Central Terrace contrasts with the rose-filled Sundial Terrace, and the Pool Terrace provides a cooler place for warm days.  

The Lodge also has a less formal arboretum, called the Combe. It’s eight acres in size and winds around the Lodge, featuring a Cedar of Lebanon and some great oak trees.