pleasure-grounds

It is actually a "ho ho" and it has a similar function to the "ha ha" or sunken fence in that it is a feature of landscaped pleasure-grounds or parkland designed not to interrupt the view and is invisible until closely approached.

Railway Echo No 8 Peter Ashley 2008

The pleasure-grounds at Craignegar reminded her of those which adorn the pretty villas in England, from the pleasing taste with which they were laid out.

The Curate and His Daughter, a Cornish Tale 2008

Behind the mansion, at a short distance, was the pleasure-grounds, laid out in bad taste.

The Curate and His Daughter, a Cornish Tale 2008

When Monsieur and Madame Sechard had bought La Verberie, a fine house built of stone, and roofed with slate, the pleasure-grounds consisted of a garden of two acres.

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life 2007

The pleasure-grounds are, in my opinion, not so well laid out according to the genius loci; nor are the lawns, and walks, and hedges kept in such delicate order. —

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

The pleasure-grounds extended over a valley, which opened to the bay, and the house stood at the entrance of this valley, upon a gentle slope that margined the water, and commanded the whole extent of its luxuriant shores, from the lofty cape of

The Italian 2004

We could not catch a glance of a single figure moving in these great pleasure-grounds.

Notes of a Journey From Cornhill to Grand Cairo 2004

“Well, good-bye, then, Mother — good-bye, lad — remember Gyp when you get home,” said Adam, turning away towards the gate of the pleasure-grounds, where he hoped he might be able to join the Poysers, for he had been so occupied throughout the afternoon that he had had no time to speak to Hetty.

Adam Bede 2004

It stands in pleasure-grounds of about an acre in extent, with a fine avenue running through them, and is approached by a flight of steps which leads to a tolerably spacious hall, decorated in the European style.

The Hawaiian Archipelago Isabella Lucy 2004

Her great taste was for boating, and the romance of her life consisted in laying out ideal pleasure-grounds, and building ideal castles in a little reedy island or ait which lay out in the Thames, a few perches from the drawing-room windows.

The Three Clerks 2004