98 yrs after being created outside the then newly built house, this suburban garden remains in the same family and is largely unchanged from 1928. This year, some areas are being rejuvenated, inc the main rose bed and the lawns. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 23 August for groups of up to 15.
The owner, a professional garden designer, has used curved paths and a variety of structural hedges to enclose spaces, each with a distinct feel. The planting is a mix of shrubs, perennials and bulbs giving a long season of interest. As of this year there is also a new area, with a slightly more contemporary feel, that will be awash with tulips for the spring openings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to September for groups of between 5 and 30.
Beautiful country garden with many attractive features inc a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old workmen’s hut, wildlife pond. Take a walk through the 10 acres of woodland and glades to a ½ acre lake. Organic vegetable garden. See the lovely wisteria pergola in May and wild orchids and rose meadow in June. Plenty of seating to enjoy home-made cakes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 April to 27 June for groups of up to 30.
This hillside site features two acres of garden and lawns and three acres of woodland with paths – a bridge over the dividing stream connects the two. There are three linked ponds and raised stone-walled beds featuring seasonal planting from early spring through the summer and into the autumn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 June to 28 August for groups of between 15 and 30.
Three times winners of the Best Back Garden over 80 sqm, and also twice winners of Best Front Garden, Best Container Garden and Best Hanging Basket in Chesterfield in Bloom. Well established perennial borders inc helenium, monardas, phlox, grasses, acers. Rockery and many planters containing acers, pelargoniums, ferns and hostas. Large shady pergola with acers, hostas and ferns. opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 July to 14 August for groups of between 10 and 25.
A large and wonderfully diverse garden with lots of separate areas of interest and thoughtful planting throughout. The unusual sculptures and renowned home-made teas make for a memorable visit. Overflowing borders and a surprise round every corner. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 5 and 30.
A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard during spring. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites, snowdrops, wood anemones, fritillaries and dog’s tooth violets. Other parts of garden will have hellebores and early camellias. In the summer, the large flower borders and rose trellises give much colour, and the vegetable and fruit gardens are at their peak. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 February to 1 October for groups of up to 16.
Plantwoman’s garden, developed over 25 yrs to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and grasses. The garden has a quirky mix of salvage items. A wild lawn, small rockery, upcycled garden room with mature grapevine, mixed borders and a large patio with displays of succulents. The garden is on several levels and has steep steps. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 April to 20 September for groups of between 5 and 20.
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes. There is a tropical style garden, ponds, hostas, fruits, C18 potting shed, veteran yew tree and hillside terraced garden of wildflowers and trees with a curved stone path incorporating reclaimed sleepers. A stoned path by the upper woodland overlooks the gardens below. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September for groups of up to 15.
Mature garden with lawns, borders packed full with perennials, shrubs and small trees, tropical planting and hot border. Ornamental and wildlife ponds, greenhouse with different varieties of tomato, cucumber, peppers and chillies. Well-stocked vegetable plot. Gravel area and large patio with container planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace of 1829 house. Garden drops steeply by paths, arbour or steps down a bank of some 60 shrubs, to lawn with herbaceous borders. Numerous paths lead to different areas of the garden, providing varied planting opportunities inc a bog garden, glade, shrubbery, grasses, herb and kitchen garden, rose tunnel, orchard and small woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 30 October for groups of between 10 and 50.
Spectacular large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful uninterrupted countryside views. Stroll among pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and beeches. Mature camellias, shrubs, hellebores and spring bulbs. Beautiful mixed beds and borders, ornamental grasses, lily pond, cascades and rock garden. Colourful patio plants, sweeping lawns, strategic seating areas and walkways. A peaceful haven. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 27 September for groups of between 10 and 35.
Garden on terraced slopes, views over fields and hills. Winding paths, archways and steps explore different garden rooms packed with plants, designed to attract wildlife. Alpine bed, gravel gardens; vegetable garden, water features, statuary, troughs and planters. A garden which needs exploring to discover its secrets tucked away in hidden corners. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25 May to 12 July for groups of up to 30.
A traditional garden behind a historic village property. Courtyard at side with main garden up steps through rockery. Well-stocked herbaceous beds, vegetables and soft fruit. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 May to 4 September for groups of up to 25.
Hill Cottage is a lovely example of an English country cottage garden. Whilst small, the garden has full mixed borders packed with colour and fragrance, around a heart shaped lawn. Hostas, dahlias and a wide variety of perennials and annuals grown in pots. The gravel garden is a recent addition. Also a greenhouse full of chillies, tomatoes and scented pelargoniums and a small Potager. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 29 June to 31st July for groups of up to 15.
The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border plus fruit trees. A wide selection of home-made cakes on offer inc gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and vegan options. Home-made preserves for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Explore the 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Wide variety of plants grown in different situations. Large kitchen garden inc cut flower patch, beautiful riverside walk and canal lock water feature. Visitors are invited in April for apple blossom, June for roses and pop-up garden railway and September for late season colour. Children very welcome. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 3 July for groups of 10+.
A quiet oasis just off Derby’s Outer Ring Road, hidden away in a residential area. A private site of nearly 12 acres, established in 1920, cultivated in a variety of ways, inc organic, no dig and potager style. Come and chat with plot holders about their edibles and ornamentals. Many exotic and Heritage varieties cultivated. Later in the year produce can be available to sample. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 March to 30 October.
⅓ acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour effect. Features inc large wildlife pond with water lilies, bog garden and small formal pool. Emphasis on carefully selected herbaceous perennials mixed with shrubs and old fashioned roses. Gravel garden for sun loving plants and scree garden, both developed from former drive. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 May to 6 September for groups of between 10 and 50.
¾ acre garden formed from a once open field over the last few years. The garden has developed into themed areas and is changing and maturing. Japanese, arid beach, bamboo grove with ferns, water gardens etc. The 100m² indoor garden for cacti, exotic and tender plants, is now becoming established as a mini Eden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 June to 7 August for groups of between 5 and 30.
A recently developed 1½ acre rural garden surrounded by a stream, divided into areas themed by colour and season, with an emphasis on scented plants. White, summer, dark, hot, silver garden areas, and wildflower streamside walk, winter interest borders and kitchen garden. The garden has snowdrops, hellebores, roses and unusual trees and shrubs. Display of National Plant Collection of Peperomia. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25 February to August for groups of 10+.
Two adjoining gardens, each planted for seasonal colour, which during the late spring and early summer feature perennials inc alliums, lupins, camassia and bearded irises. The larger garden has mature, mixed island beds and borders, a gravel garden to the front, a small wildflower area, large wildlife pond, orchard, soft fruit beds and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of 12+.
Glorious garden with mixed flowering borders and mature trees in gentle valley with fantastic views to Black Rocks. All-season interest. Acid loving plants such as camellias and rhododendrons are grown in pots in courtyard garden. Tender ferns and exotic plants grown in fernery. Beyond is the orchard, fruit garden, vegetable patch and greenhouse, the home of honey bees, doves and hens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 20 September for groups of between 5 and 20.
½ acre garden incorporating small formal garden, stream and koi filled pond. Stone path over bridge, up some steps, past small copse, across the stream at the top and back down again. Past herbaceous border towards a pergola where cream teas can be enjoyed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September.
Romantic two acre plantsman’s garden, in a stunningly beautiful setting surrounding C17 house (not open) four main rooms, terraced garden, parkland area with forest trees, croquet lawn, sunken garden with arbours, pergolas, pleached hedge, topiary, statuary, roses, rhododendrons, camellias, several water features. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of 10+.
Small garden with an interest in tropical plants. Palms, gingers, cannas and bananas. The garden also inc a safari breeze hut, wildlife pond, greenhouse and conservatory with a variety of unusual plants. We have constructed raised beds to the front garden which is full of colour. Small alpine beds have been established over the past 18 months. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 May to August.
Rambling roses and clematis climb through flowering fruit and conifer trees. Small flowering cornus and cersis trees. Ornamental ponds with mature fish. Plants with nectar rich flowers for bees and pollinators. Perennial wildflower meadow. Natural pond for spawning newts and frogs. Beehives, wood stack for hedgehogs, mice and insects. Gardens with sculpture and glass art surround house. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to 12 July.
Small oasis of calm in the town centre, designed by its architect-owners. Pretty colour-themed borders and dappled tree cover. Many visitors comment about how the owners have optimised the use of the space without appearing to cram it all in. Herbaceous borders, wildlife pond, octagonal greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and several different seating areas for eating outdoors. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 May to 26 July for groups of up to 20.
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley. Inner walled area has topiary, pergola and mixed borders. The larger part of the garden has sweeping lawns, large beds planted for year-round colour, wildlife pond with summerhouse, bog garden, areas of woodland and specimen trees. Also productive fruit and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 30.
Small, eclectic hillside cottage garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Mini woodland walk, ponds, eastern and ‘infinity’ garden. Emphasis is on holistic, sustainable and organic principles. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 May to 28 August for groups of between 12 and 25.
Plantswoman’s ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 40 yrs. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, bulbs and annuals to provide year-round interest. Several seats to view different aspects of the garden. Shady area planted with a wide range of ferns. Vegetable and fruit garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6 July to 14 August for groups of between 6 and 30.
£475,000
£450,000
£450,000
£450,000
£450,000
£450,000
£125,000
£110,000
£80,000
£35,000
£320,000
£288,876
