Alverton Cottage is a Grade II listed Regency house. The garden is modest in size though large for a Penzance garden, south facing and sheltered by mature trees inc elms. Very large monkey-puzzle tree and holm oak. Laid out in the 1860s, we have added a succulent area, fernery and have cleared and replanted since 2019. In nearby Morrab Sub-tropical Gardens the ‘Friends’ will also welcome visitors. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of between 6 and 30.
Essentially, this is a plantsman’s garden. Winding paths lead through a series of themed rooms with familiar, rare and unusual plants. Steps lead up to a raised viewpoint looking west towards Caradon Hill and Bodmin Moor. Other paths take you on a circular route through a rose garden, hot beds, a tropical area and a secret garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 8 and 30.
Enchanting cottage and woodland gardens of native and rare trees, shrubs and perennials, encouraging biodiversity. The site of 1½ acres is on a south facing Cornish hillside with panoramic views. Protected by essential windbreak hedging, the inspiring collection of plants has been chosen to create intrigue and increase diversity. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21st May to 13th September for groups of up to 25.
Romantic garden arranged into rooms, the collaboration between an artist and an architect. Colour and form of plants structured by topiary, hedging and architectural experiments in cob, brick, slate & concrete. Grade II listed farmhouse and ancient orchard. Roses and wisteria a speciality. 29yrs in the making. 2 acre field turning into native grassland/woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 28th March to September for groups of between 5 and 30.
Overlooking the beautiful Carminowe valley towards Loe Pool, this abundant garden combines native oak woodland, babbling brook and large natural pond with more formal areas. Wildflowers, mown pathways, shrubberies, orchard. Enclosed cottage garden, spring colours and roses in early summer provide great variety and contrast. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7th April to 2nd June for groups of between 6 and 30.
2 acre garden, substantially re-landscaped and planted, mostly over last 12 yrs. To the side of the C17/C18 house, a wooded bank drops down to a walled kitchen garden and hot garden. In front, sweeping yew hedges and paths define oval lawns and broad mixed borders. On a lower terrace, the focus is a large pond and the planting is predominantly exotic flowering trees and shrubs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th May to 14th October for groups of between 10 and 50.
2 acre south facing wildlife friendly garden with many mature trees and shrubs developed over past five years. Enclosed farmhouse garden, pond, damp areas, vegetables and a disused waterwheel pit feature. Herbaceous borders, wildflower meadow and bees, lovely woodland walks to enjoy the bluebells. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th May to July for groups of between 6 and 20.
Garden laid down between 1986-1991 with the conversion of the barn into a home and covers almost ½ acre of east sloping land with stream running north-south acting as the easterly boundary. 3 terraces before garden starts to level out at the stream. Garden won awards in the early years under the stewardship of the original owners. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 7th June for groups of between 12 and 30.
Isolated granite cottage in 2 acres. Intimate flower and vegetable garden. Bridge over stream to large pond and primrose path through semi-wild bog area. Hillside with grass paths among native and exotic trees. Many camellias and rhododendrons. Mixed shrubs and herbaceous beds, wildflower glade, spring bulbs. A garden of discovery with hidden delights. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to June for groups of between 5 and 20.
Coastal cottage garden. Small garden with traditional cottage flowers, vegetable garden, greenhouse and meadow with far-reaching views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18th March to 28th September.
A stunning landscape and a variety of planting styles define this country garden. Formal and informal areas are enhanced with sculpture, and with its abundant herbaceous borders, dry terraces, courtyard garden, woodland glade, wildlife pond, beehives, orchard, fruit garden and a productive (and beautiful) kitchen garden it’s a plot that feels much bigger than its one and a half acres. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27th May to 6th September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A 3 acre garden with meadows, two wildlife ponds, mixed ornamental borders of grasses, perennials, annuals and roses. An arch of a hornbeam hedge leads to a large vegetable garden, polytunnel, on to an artist’s studio, and down through a small woodland. Gwrythia is gardened organically, with plants chosen for both their attraction to wildlife and plant lovers alike. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17th June to 9th August for groups of between 6 and 15.
The garden is set in 2 acres on a hillside. It has been developed over the past 30 yrs and is ‘plantsman’ in style, featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs and perennials. It is informally divided into a number of beds with different themes. A key aim has been to provide interest throughout the year in terms of atmosphere, form, colour and scent. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th March to 20th October for groups of up to 20.
A newly created garden, planted during 2023, on the site of a former mill. Contains a variety of young specimen trees, herbaceous borders, an extensive collection of Intersectional (ITOH) peonies, roses, small pond and water feature. The garden is laid out on different levels on a gently sloping site with several seating areas to relax in sun or shade. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18th May to 15th September for groups of up to 30.
Hillside garden of about 2 acres with different areas planted in different styles and plant selections, ranging from formal to wildflower meadow. Surrounded by field and woods. Colour year-round with high point for shrubs and trees in late spring and with herbaceous border, hydrangeas and flowering shrubs in August. Ample outside seating. Plenty to interest a plantsperson. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th March to October for groups of up to 20.
Just yards away from the Coast Path with stunning views over the beach and Pentire headland, Malibu consists of a sheltered compact garden to the rear and a general interest front garden. An interesting mix of features, different rockeries and strong focus on succulents, ferns and herbaceous plants. Greenhouse with many plants make this a rounded garden experience. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 25.
Originally planted in the late C19, this 12 acre garden inc extensive plantings of camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Special features inc large magnolias and a number of fine mature trees inc copper beech, handkerchief tree and Himalayan cedar. The walled garden, believed to be the site of a medieval chapel, houses herbaceous planting, climbing roses and fruit trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to June for groups of between 5 and 25.
Japanese style garden set in ¾ acre of woodland, next to the old Methodist Chapel, with ornamental ponds and waterfalls, rock formations, Tsukubai water feature, granite lanterns, woodland stream, geodesic dome and Zen garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 20.
Colour, shape and texture define this North Cornwall garden. The property and gardens extend to about an acre, with grassland, wild areas and Cornish hedges completing the 2 acre plot. Planted over the past 11 yrs there is a mix of shrubs and trees interplanted with perennials to ensure year-round display. Vegetable beds and a polytunnel with tender plants make this a rounded garden visit. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of up to 24.
Rural setting surrounded by farmland. Converted barn with 3 acres of garden planted by present owners. Small stream and pond fed from spring water, herbaceous borders, shrubs, coppice with snowdrops, bluebells, primroses, fritillary. Vegetables and fruit, wildflower meadow, gravel garden, year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th April to September for groups of between 5 and 10.
This garden is an example of work in progress currently being developed from farmland. The aim is to create a combination of interesting plants coupled with habitat for wildlife over a total of 9½ acres. There are several garden areas, woodland gardens, a meadow, ponds of varying sizes, inc a rill and waterfall. In spring, the bluebell wood trail runs alongside the stream. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 22nd May to 12th September.
In the front a path winds through interesting landscaping with a small pond and unusual planting. Tropical beds by front door with palms, agave, etc. The back garden, with views over the valley, is a pretty picture in May with spring bulbs and clematis, and attractive mixed borders in June. Lawns are separated by a fair sized fish pond and the small woodland area is enchanting in spring. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th May to June for groups of 10+.
Towan House is a coastal garden with some unusual plants and views to St Mawes, St Anthony Head lighthouse and beyond with easy access to the SW coast path overlooking Falmouth Bay. It is approximately ¼ acre and divided into 2 gardens, one exposed to the north and east winds, the other sheltered allowing tropical plants to flourish such as Hedychium, Tetrapanax and cannas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6th June to 15th September for groups of between 5 and 20.
A tranquil woodland garden that celebrates Cornwall’s unique industrial heritage. Deep in the Gover Valley on the site of old china clay works this wildlife friendly garden has been lovingly created to make the most of the many historical features. River/woodland walks, spring bluebells, formal planting, bog garden, exotic plant jungle, stumpery, leat fed ponds, secluded seating areas and more. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19th May to 29th September for groups of up to 20.
Trelan has a distinctly tropical feel. There is a swimming pond surrounded by lush vegetation, an Italianate sunken garden, a fern garden, numerous young trees and countless Echium pininana. It is a feast for the eyes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11th May to 20th July.
A coastal garden, created in 2016, of approx 1 acre overlooking the Atlantic and the Lizard Lighthouse. It is a steep sloping garden divided into 3 terraces accessed by slopes or steps. A productive kitchen garden, with raised beds and fruit trees. Greenhouse and cold frames. A wildflower meadow with access to the coast path. Banks have a mix of planting inc hardy exotics. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 15th September for groups of up to 10.
4 acres round C17 farmhouse in peaceful pastoral setting. Year-round and varied. Emphasis on tender, unusual plants, structure and form. C16 courtyard, listed garden walls, holm oak avenue, yew rooms, vegetable garden, traditional potting shed, orchard, palm and gravel area with close planting inc agapanthus, agave and dierama, woodland area interesting to children. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to 1st November for groups of between 5 and 30.
This is a unique ‘Walking Garden’ on the ancient St Michael’s Way. The garden is approx 1½ acres with a variety of distinct areas, inc a rose garden, potager, fernery, orchard and wild areas. With beautiful views up to Trencrom Hill an Iron Age Hill Fort. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of up to 15.
Series of profusely planted and colourful areas surrounding an ancient Cornish farmhouse. Features inc terracing with wisteria and rose covered pergola, gazebo and herbaceous borders within yew and beech hedges, all overlooking orchard with old fashioned roses and pond beyond. Late summer colour with salvias, dahlias and Michaelmas daisies. Magnificent views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17th June to 23rd June for groups of up to 24.
Eccentric, romantic and constantly evolving garden, as befits the intense creativity of its owners, carved out of an expanse of concrete farmyard over 20 yrs. Inc elaborate network of decorative cobbling, pools, container garden, vegetable garden, shade garden, the largely subtropical mowhay garden and both owners’ studios but arguably its glory is the westernmost walled rose garden in England. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18th May to June for groups of between 6 and 40.
The gardens at Trevina are both old and new. From a Victorian cottage garden with original cobbled paths to rewilded woodland. A trout pond occupies the site of a medieval fish pond and the site of a Cornish Round. There is a traditional kitchen garden and organic orchard. The gardens have colour and interest year-round, from the first snowdrops, bluebells, apple blossom and ripe apples in October. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to November for groups of between 5 and 30.
Next to medieval church and on the site of an old rectory there are still signs in places of that long gone building. A garden full of surprises, formal paths and steps lead up from the flower beds to extensive vegetable and soft fruit area. More paths lead to a pond, past a pergola, and down into large lawns with trees and shrubs and chickens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 8 and 30.
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