1000ft high, three acre, constantly evolving wildlife and water garden. An adventure garden for children. There are a number of themed gardens, inc Mediterranean, cottage garden, woodland, Oriental, memorial and jungle. Plenty of seating. Unique garden sculptures and buildings, inc a cave, temple, gazebo, jungle hut, treehouse and willow den. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
The 2½ acre garden inc a courtyard cottage garden, Mediterranean and gravel gardens, vegetable plots, lawns, beds and borders, all at various stages of development. There are a number of yews, ancient oaks, beech and Wellingtonia. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 12.
A two acre garden that has been in the making for over 15 years, Ffynnonlas is a beautiful area that delivers on many different aspects of gardening. There are large lawns, several beds of mature shrubs and flowers. A small lake and two smaller ponds that are separated by a Monet style bridge with lilies. There is a wildflower meadow, a work in progress that has spectacular wild orchids in spring. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 June to 26 July for groups of up to 15.
A large, serene woodland garden with extensive plantings to complement the existing natural trees and shrubs. Numerous paths lead to, a small lake with many ducks in residence, the ‘hobbit house’ and adjoining large stumpery, and the acer grove. Hydrangeas and hellebores are widespread with masses of spring bulbs. Great care has been taken to give year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from January to 19 December.
Large early C19 garden on site of medieval nunnery, renovated and replanted since 1989. Discover the large pool and bog garden as well as a formal water garden. There are also rose and shrub borders, gravel gardens, and a beautiful rose arbour. Wander through the allegorical labyrinth and mount, all exhibiting fine plantsmanship. Year-round appeal, interesting and unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 27 September.
A bee farm dedicated to wildlife with permaculture and forest garden ethos. Fruit, vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs and bee friendly plants within our wildlife zones. Beehives are situated in dedicated areas and can be observed from a distance. Ornamental and wildflower areas in a cottage garden theme. Formal and wildlife ponds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 3 August for groups of up to 10.
7½ acre landscape garden 900ft up with view of Irish Sea between long bare hill and treed hill. Stone and slate house is in the centre. Land reaches out in a star shape around, all sloping down to marshland, now holding a large lake with boathouse. Springs are collected into hillside pools that run to the lake. Woodland, wildlife, especially birds. Walks, bridges, dry stone walls and castles, seats. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 5.
Carefully designed hillside country garden next to the Ystwyth Forest overlooking the valley. An acre of interest with continuity of colour and textures from spring bulbs and bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas through May, roses from June and a Mediterranean summer feel with swathes of lavender, grapevines and lots of different hydrangeas in bright blues, whites and pinks. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August.
Wildlife garden, rich in biodiversity, set in a five acre smallholding with large pool. The garden inc a small woodland area and beds of shrubs and herbaceous planting containing more unusual plants. Vegetables, polytunnel and poultry enclosures with chickens and ducks. Wander along to meet the friendly donkeys and ponies who share a buttercup filled field in late spring and early summer. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 25.
Interesting garden on a farm. Planting areas wherever space allows! Spring bulbs, bog garden, auricula theatre, foxglove and tree lupin walk, mixed perennial beds and many containers nestling in original farmyard. We have a herd of rare Ancient Cattle of Wales plus an important Iron Age Fort (Cadw) on our land, with amazing views over three counties, Cardigan Bay, Preseli Mountains and Welsh countryside. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 April to July for groups of up to 10.
A two acre garden set within a 14 acre wooded landscape with historic industrial features, inc a former corn mill and pond. Caradog Falls 100ft waterfall can be seen from the garden. The garden inc masses of rhododendron, azalea, camellia and magnolia with many other unusual trees and shrubs. There are woodland walks through a fragment of temperate rainforest to the waterfall. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 26 June for groups of up to 20.