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. Approximately 200 different varieties of snowdrops in spring. Large greenhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
Traditional cottage garden set on different levels leading down to the River Lin. Providing colour all year-round but at its prettiest in spring. Aconites, snowdrops, blue and white bells, primroses, alliums, aquilegia, poppies, geraniums, roses, honeysuckle, philadelphus, acers, wisteria, perennial sweet pea, perennial sunflowers and some fruit trees. A small pond full of wildlife. Opens for By Arrangement visits in April for groups of up to 23.
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 27 June.
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 30 June to 20 August for groups of up to 25.
Redesigned in 2000 by the owner based on C18 plans. A chain of five lakes (covering 10 acres) and several ironstone walled gardens all interconnected. Lakeside woodland walk. Planting for year-round interest. Landscaper trained under plantswoman Rosemary Verey at Barnsley House. Beautiful C13th church open. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.
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 in July 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 August for groups of 10+.
A south facing plot of land nestled between the village of Groby and Markfield approx 1 acre in size. The hidden treasures are deceptive from the front of the property which sits on one of the main trunk roads out of Leicester. Packed with interest and created over the last 20 yrs from a dishevelled overgrown plot you will be presented with a garden full of delight. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21 July to July for groups of 20+.
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 small 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 July for groups of between 15 and 50.
A large, sloping ¾ acre garden with wonderful views. Enter via a side gate and follow a narrow path opening up into what feels like a secret garden, different levels and spaces add to this illusion enabling you to admire the planting and views. This is a well established plantsman’s garden with many unusual plants, inc a collection of asters and Benton irises. National Collection of Geranium Phaeum cultivars. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
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 4 June to 30 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 unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 1 October for groups of up to 30.
Organically managed small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Formal box parterre, courtyard garden, 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 up to 20.
⅓ acre garden developed by the owner over 45 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. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to 28 September for groups of 6+.
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