title: Lydeard House
text: # Lydeard House
  
  Lydeard House in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England was built in the mid 18th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
  
  ## History
  
  Lydeard House was built in the mid 18th century. It has been enlarged several times.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The red sandstone building has limestone dressings and a slate roof. The main block has five bays with the stables set back from the main house and were only joined in the mid 19th century.
  
  The gardens have been restored since 1999 including the dredging of the lake and erection of pergolas. The gardens are now open to the public occasionally as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
  
  A raised garden at the rear of the house is enclosed by a Hindu-Moorish style red sandstone wall. The other walls and gate piers are also of red sandstone.
  
  A footbridge over the stream 20 metres (66 ft) east of the house has three stone arches and wrought iron decoration.
  
  