Created and developed since 1996 this peaceful garden has lawns and large herbaceous borders informally planted with interesting perennials around unusual trees, shrubs and roses. Large collection of clematis; also a pretty woodland walk, wildflower corner, lily pond, oak circle, yew hedges with peacock, clipped hornbeam round kitchen garden and plenty of seating to sit and reflect. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 10 and 40.
A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses, grasses, masses of unusual perennials and choice annuals to give vibrancy and colour into the autumn. Lawns and paths lead to a less formal area with large wildlife pond, meadow, shaded areas, bog garden, late summer border. Orchard and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th June to 9th August for groups of between 8 and 45.
Set in 2 acres, around C19 former barn. In recent years, a natural swimming pond, large shrub border, waterfall, late summer borders and pergola have been created. Shady woodland walks, a white border of hydrangeas, hostas and ferns lead to the beautiful established walled garden, where deep borders are planted with roses, peonies, alliums, geraniums and topiary, encircling a water lily pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to July for groups of between 8 and 40.
Chantry Farm offers a series of gardens surrounding the 16C Farmhouse and three renovated barns. Designed by Justin Spink there are colourful long borders, walled gardens, swimming pool area, cutting and vegetable gardens. Espalier fruit trees, pleached hornbeam and weeping pears divide the areas. Fields with mown paths and beautiful views. Seating and wheel chair access. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to October for groups of between 10 and 50.
Approached down a long drive with fine views, 5 acres of garden around Edwardian house and self-contained hamlet. Range of mature trees, lakes and flower borders. House terrace edged by rose border and featuring Lutyensesque wall fountain and game larder. Well-stocked kitchen gardens. Woodland walks with masses of bluebells in spring. Garden with pretty walks set amidst working farm. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of 15+.
Wander in a dramatic sunken former stone quarry, a surprising garden at the top of a hill above the seaside town of Swanage. Stone terraces with many unusual shrubs and grasses form beautiful patterns of colour and foliage attracting butterflies and bees. Pieces of mediaeval London Bridge lurk in the walls. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 July to 27 August for groups of up to 50.
‘Magical’ sums up Karmacations, a brand new Japanese inspired oasis tucked away in the magnificent West Dorset countryside. Our Garden of Tranquility is full of surprises, stories, scenery and sculptures with royal connections. Highlights inc a stunning metal bridge, charming tea house, lucky torii Gate, gilded stepping stones, Buddha Island and ancient meadow. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 10+.
Knowle Cottage is a large 1½ acre garden with 35 metre long south facing herbaceous border with year-round colour. Formal rose garden with circular beds interspersed with light floral planting and framed on 3 sides with lavender borders. Small orchard and vegetables in raised beds in adjacent walled area, with whole garden leading to small stream, and bridge to pasture. Plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 1 August for groups of between 10 and 20.
Elegant 2 acre classic English garden designed by present owners over last 25 yrs, surrounding Gothic Revival house. Double herbaceous borders enclosed by yew hedges with old fashioned roses. Shrub beds edged with box and large pyramided hornbeam hedge. Crab apple tunnel, box parterre and pleached hornbeam avenue. Large walled garden, many mature trees and woodland walk. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 10+.
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100 yrs of farming and gardening at Hampreston. Garden is noted for its herbaceous borders and rose beds within box and yew hedges. Mature shrubbery, water and bog garden. Open for hellebores in March. Excellent plants as usual for sale at openings inc hellebores in March. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 March to 7 September for groups of between 15 and 35.
A small to medium size segmented cottage garden, sympathetic to wildlife with a wildflower meadow and pond, part flower, part fruit and vegetable, a mix for everyone. Interesting hostas in pots and numerous chilli plant varieties grown from seed in the greenhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 1 September for groups of 10+.
Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools, one a natural swimming pool planted with native plants. Formal front garden, designed by Arne Maynard, with pleached crabtree border, topiary and soft planting inc tulips, peonies, roses and verbascums. Walled garden with informal planting, kitchen garden, orchard & 350 rose bushes for a cut flower business. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27 April to September.
Beautifully restored 5 acre garden. South facing wall with 120ft herbaceous border edged by old brick path. Enclosed yew hedge flower garden. Wildflower meadow marked with mown paths and young plantation of mixed hardwoods. Well maintained walled Victorian kitchen garden with new picking flower section. Large new greenhouse also installed. Knot garden now well established. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 September for groups of between 5 and 40.
4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid allées and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with late summer colour. Exuberantly planted terrace, purple and white beds. Box parterres, mature trees, pond, sheets of daffodils, tulips, glorious churchyard, ha-ha, pleached hornbeam circle. Enchanting bog garden with stream and islands. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 September for groups of between 5 and 50.
1.7 acre well established garden and a developing wildlife garden of just over an acre, with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and many other bulbs and winter flowering shrubs. A stream meanders down to a pond and there are lovely reflections in the swimming pond, the first to be built in Dorset. The wildlife garden has been planted with several unusual trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 January to 21 December.
Unconventional ½ acre, multi level garden above Lyme Bay, adjoining NT’s Ware Cliffs. Abundantly planted with an exotic range of shrubs, cannas, gingers and magnificent ferns. Apart from a rose and hydrangea collection, planting reflects owner’s love of Southern Africa inc staggering succulents and late summer colour explosion featuring drifts of salvias, dahlias, asters, grasses and rudbeckia. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 July to 14 September for groups of between 6 and 20.
Pugin Hall was once Rampisham Rectory, designed in 1847 by Augustus Pugin, who also helped to design the interior of the Houses of Parliament. A Grade I listed building, it is surrounded by 4½ acres of garden, inc a large front lawn with rhododendrons, a walled garden filled with topiary and soft floral planting, orchard and beyond the River Frome a woodland walk. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 10+.
Enjoy a private garden tour of this sub-tropical garden sited on the cliff top, overlooking the sea, full of a wide variety of plants from around the globe. East Cliff Hall was the home of Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. The garden was restored allowing for modern access with areas retaining the original 1901 design conceived by the founders, such as the ivy clad grotto and Japanese influence. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of between 6 and 15.
River valley garden in a process of transformation. Spacious lawns, wildflower meadows, and primula fringed streams leading down to a lake. Walk over the stream with magnificent hostas, gunneras and horizontal Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’ around the lake. Admire the mature wellingtonias, ancient wisterias, rhododendrons and planting around the house. Kitchen garden renovation underway. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to 1 December for groups of between 8 and 20.
5 acres of formal and informal gardens designed around a 2000 yr old yew tree and lake. Water garden with streams pond and lake. Woodland walk, orchard, wild garden, large herbaceous borders filled with roses and perennials. Ornamental kitchen garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 8 and 30.
Much loved garden planted in a contemporary style with deep borders filled with easy care colourful perennials interspersed with shrubs. The garden was established in 2016 on flat compacted sand that had been a horse dressage arena. The aim was to plant a garden full of flowers in a naturalistic style enabling it to fit into the surrounding landscape. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to November for groups of 10+.
A beautiful setting for a cottage garden with colour themed borders, pleached limes and hidden gems, leading over a chalk stream to a shady area which has some unusual plants. Plenty of areas just to sit and enjoy the wildlife. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 April to 2 October.
3 acre hill top garden with extensive views. Water features, orchards, kitchen garden, mixed borders and unusual trees including, Wolemia nobolis, Ginko biloba and Monterey pine. Roses and hydrangeas thrive. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 October for groups of up to 20.
Contemporary Arne Maynard inspired garden of almost 3 acres, with wildflower meadows, orchards, kitchen garden and lawns, linked by a sweeping mown pathway, studded with topiary, divided by box, yew and beech hedging. Landscaped and planted over last 10 yrs by current owners, and still work in progress. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 May to 28 September for groups of between 10 and 50.
Created over 40 yrs the garden offers enormous variety with rose, Mediterranean courtyard and woodland gardens, herbaceous borders and cherry tree and camellia walk. Lush foliage and vibrant flowers give year-round colour and interest enhanced by wood sculpture and topiary. ‘This secluded and magical 1 acre garden captures the spirit of warmer climes and begs for repeated visits’ (Gardening Which?). Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 April to 7 September for groups of 15+.
1½ acre garden set on different levels, with a Mediterranean feel, planted to encourage wildlife and pollinators. Wildflower border, pond surrounded by moisture loving plants, prairie planting of grasses and perennials, orchard. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 October for groups of between 8 and 15.
A recently landscaped and planted ½ acre plot, surrounding a new-build eco home. House and garden designed to connect harmoniously and sit naturally within the surrounding rural landscape. The garden comprises a small kitchen garden, orchard, Mediterranean garden, boules court and herbaceous borders, each providing their own ambience. Informal perennial borders enclose terraces around the house. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 May to 1 September for groups of 5+.
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