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 within the borders changes as areas are altered and new combinations tried. Features inc a circle of meadow grass with a border of cloud-pruned box hedge and mixed perennial planting, trained apple trees and a small wildlife pool. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of up to 25.
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 April to 21 June for groups of between 5 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 30th June to 16th 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 from 10th February to October for groups of between 5 and 25.
A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard a spring feature. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites, snowdrops, wood anemones, fritillaries and dog tooth violets. Other parts of garden will have hellebores and early camelias. 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 for groups of up to 16.
Plantwomens garden,developed over 25 years to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and grasses.The garden has a quirky mix of salvage items. A wildflower lawn is a work in progress, a small rockery, upcycled garden room with mature grapevine, mixed borders and a large patio with pot displays. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27th April to 6th October for groups of between 5 and 15.
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, hosta’s, vegetables, C18 potting shed, veteran yew tree, kitchen garden and hillside rhododendron garden with a stoned path by the upper woodland overlooking the gardens below. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 15.
Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace running length of 1829 house. Garden drops steeply by paths or steps to lawn with herbaceous borders and bank of some 60 shrubs. 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, arbour, orchard and small woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October for groups of between 10 and 40.
Beautiful large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful countryside views. Wander among the pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and beeches. Many camellias, shrubs, hellebores and spring bulbs. Spectacular mixed beds and borders, ornamental grasses, lily pond, rock garden, cascades and alpines. Colourful patio plants, sweeping lawns, lots of seating areas and walkways. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th April to 29th 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 27th May to 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 18th May to 1st
September for groups of between 5 and 15.
Lovely country garden of approx 1 acre, incorporating a shady garden, woodland, pond, laburnum tunnel, orchard, herbaceous borders and vegetable garden. Fabulous AGA baked cakes and lunches. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to 28th June for groups of 15+.
Hill Cottage is a lovely example of an English country cottage garden. Whilst small, the garden has full, colourful and fragrant mixed borders with hostas and roses in pots along with a heart shaped lawn. A greenhouse full of chillies and scented pelargoniums and a small Potager. Views over a pastoral landscape to Ogston reservoir. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th July to 28th 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 and vegan options. Home-made preserves for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Discover the 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Formal garden, kitchen garden, gravel garden, boules court, ‘Disused Railway’, canal lock water feature, riverside walk and more. Home-made teas in ‘The Pavilion’. Family friendly with activities for kids, dogs on leads welcome – beware of the free ranging poultry. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11th September to 2nd October for groups of between 10 and 20.
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 April to 20th 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. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th April to 15th September for groups of 12+.
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 100 sq metre indoor garden for cacti, exotic and tender plants, is now becoming established as a mini Eden. There are also vegetable gardens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19th June to 18th August for groups of between 5 and 30.
A country garden with views of Hope Valley. Mature trees. Front terraces with colourful planting and box hedges, below lawn and mixed borders, unusual plants. Japanese patio garden: small pond, pools of planting, massive arches, mix of Japanese and traditional plants. At the back, a Japanese walk, long border, sloping grass, sculptures, wild flowers, vegetables. Sit and take in the views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th February to 7th July for groups of between 6 and 20.
Deceptive ⅓ acre plot of mature trees, landscaped lawns, orchard and cottage style planting. Unusual perennials, species groups such as astrantia, lychnis, thalictrum, heuchera and 40+ clematis. Acers, actea, hosta, ferns and acanthus lie within this interesting garden. Through a hidden gate, another smaller plot of similar planting, with delphinium, helenium, Echinacea, acers and hosta. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th June to 9th September.
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 21st April to September for groups of 10+.
Romantic 2 acre plantsmans 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. Runner-up in Daily Telegraph Great British Gardens Competition 2018. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of 10+.
The garden is small but full of plants collected over nearly 30 yrs. The aim is for interest throughout the seasons, based on foliage, texture and unusual plants which will flourish at over 1000ft. A wide range of insects has resulted. The site provides a clay loam soil and a range of aspects so that many plant groups thrive. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 15.
Snitterton Hall is a Grade I listed late Elizabethan manor house, and its gardens extend to over 4 acres. While little of the original C16 and C17 gardens remain, there are areas of formal planting, a productive vegetable garden and more naturally planted areas extending into the surrounding countryside – with a delightful collection of sculptures. The gardens are a real haven. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September for groups of up to 20.
Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360° views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by mixed borders, with paved seating area. The larger part of the garden has sweeping lawns, with large borders, beds, wildlife pond with summerhouse, bog garden, areas of woodland and specimen trees. A quarter of the plot is a productive fruit and vegetable garden with polytunnel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 11th October for groups of between 10 and 30.
Plants women’s ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 30 years. 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 22nd April to 30th August for groups of between 6 and 30.
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