Coming home from the Hopkinton Fair we stumbled upon Tarbin Gardens on Rt. 127 in Franklin. I can't believe we didn't know about this place! It's an English Garden that is open to the public. They also have some interesting livestock (fun for the kids) and best of all, offer an English Cream Tea (tea, scones and clotted cream, pastries, cakes). It's run by a very nice Englishwoman and her son. We had a great time! They are open through Columbus Day. I highly recommend it for a quiet, relaxing outing.
http://www.tarbingardens.com