Medium sized garden with a Japanese theme inc a zen garden, Japanese tea house, koi pond, more than 20 different varieties of acers, many choice alpines, trilliums, cyclamen, erythroniums, cornus, hamamelis and dwarf conifers. Approx 200 different varieties of snowdrops in spring. Large greenhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to October for groups of up to 20.
1 acre garden with lots of different areas, silver birch walk, wildlife pond with seating, apple tree garden, Mediterranean planted area and lawns surrounded with herbaceous plants and shrubs. Patio area with climbing roses and wisteria. There is also a utility garden with greenhouses, vegetables in beds, herbs and perennial flower beds, lawn and fruit cage. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to 19 July for groups of up to 45.
Lovely views overlooking the Welland Valley, this 2 acre garden has been developed from a sloping brickyard rubbish plot over 37 yrs. There is a kitchen garden, orchard, herbaceous borders filled with roses, perennials and shrubs, paths and many pots, filled with succulents, herbs and colourful annuals. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to 18 June for groups of up to 25.
The garden is set on a hillside with lovely views across the village. It comprises a cottage style garden; then a series of water features inc a stream and a ‘champagne’ pond; and finally a vegetable plot, small orchard and wildflower meadow. Artistic touches run throughout and local artwork is featured. The ponds attract great crested and common newts, frogs, toads and grass snakes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 May to 28 June for groups of between 10 and 40.
South facing, ¾ acre, gently sloping garden with views over open countryside. Modern garden with mature features. Patio with roses and clematis, wildlife and fish ponds, mixed borders, vegetable garden, orchard, hot garden and woodland garden. Something for everyone. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 May to 28 June for groups of between 10 and 40.
Peaceful garden with places to sit and enjoy the old cottage setting. The garden is over ½ an acre which inc a walled cottage garden, stumpery, potager, fernery and woodland walk. The planting consists of many unusual shrubs and trees and over 90 clematis, climbing roses and colourful herbaceous borders. An ideal garden for plant collectors. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 June to 2 August.
West facing, ¼ acre garden on gentle slope with views across Leicestershire. Mature plant lover’s garden, closely planted with shrubs, perennials, roses and clematis. Lavender lined paths with many varieties of lavender. Two ponds and an extensive collection of containers. Vegetable garden. 80ft colour themed mixed border. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 23 August for groups of up to 20.
A fairly formal garden on an exposed site surrounded by open fields. Mature trees enclosing the many varied plants chosen to give all round year interest. Many unusual hardy plants grown along side good reliable old favourites present a range of colour themed borders. Grass and gravel paths allow access to the whole garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 16 August for groups of up to 25.
Tropical and exotic with a hint of jungle! Raised borders with different themes from lush foliage to arid cacti. Exotic planting as you enter the garden gives way on a gentle incline to surprises, inc glasshouses dedicated to various climatic zones interspersed with more exotic planting, ponds and a stream. Representation of over 20 yrs plant hunting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 5 September for groups of 10+.
Entering from the field, rhododendrons beneath a great oak welcome you to Lovers’ Walk, drawing you past feathery acers to the main lawn, where to the scent of azalea you take in a treescape of scale. Pendent limes, pines, birches and cedars feature, above them all a great copper beech. Move on to the mixed borders where roses, cistus and iris will delight you among the dozens of species planted. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 8 and 24.
2 acre garden with stunning views across Charnwood countryside. Near the house are patios, lawns, water feature, flower and shrub beds, fruit trees, soft fruit cage, greenhouses and vegetable plots. Lawns slope down to gravel garden, large wildlife pond and areas of woodland with walks through many species of trees. Over 50 garden statues and ornaments. Many places to sit and relax. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 April to 28 August for groups of between 15 and 50.
A bold contemporary garden on varying levels with panoramic views. Year-round interest is seen in the evergreen structure, landform, and water features in the form of a stone rill and a natural swimming pond. Planting is vibrant and varied. Formal rose gardens and herbaceous borders alongside naturalistic prairie style planting. Slate and steel sculptures add a further modern twist. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
4 acre country house garden; fine trees and shrubs with wide herbaceous borders and sweeping striped lawn. Good display of bulbs in spring, roses June and July. Walled grey garden; nepeta walk arched with roses, parterre with box and roses. Mediterranean garden. Heated greenhouse, potager with topiary, water feature garden and sculptures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 June to 29 July.
¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs in springtime. Wide variety of shrubs, plants and flowers. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 21 September for groups of between 6 and 35.
A small, organically managed walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Courtyard garden with stone troughs and containers, alpines, herbaceous borders, woodland areas with unusual ferns, small wildlife pond, greenhouse, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Collection of Snowdrops. Recycled materials used to make quirky garden ornaments and water feature. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
⅓ acre garden developed by the owner over 46 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, drifts of snowdrops and colour themed mixed herbaceous borders. Gazebo overlooking large wildlife pond, seating throughout the garden. Sand bed planned for 2026 for borderline hardy plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 February to 27 September for groups of between 6 and 20.