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 and bog garden. Orchard, vegetable and cutting garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 7 August for groups of 10+.
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 June to July for groups of between 8 and 40.
Chantry Farm offers a series of gardens surrounding the C16 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 wheelchair access. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 10 and 40.
⅓ of an acre of a structured cottage style garden inc a productive, attractive kitchen garden, small orchard and deep flower and shrub borders. Well-placed seating areas invite enjoyment of different aspects of the garden and its surroundings. Clipped box, perennials, roses and clematis feature. The aim is to have food, scent and colour on every day of the year. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 23 June to 14 July for groups of up to 10.
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 between 12 and 40.
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. Steps have elegant handrails. WC available. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 July to 25 August.
Mature cottage garden nestled under chalk downland. Herbaceous borders, rockeries, climbers and shrubs, evolved and designed over 60 yrs for year-round colour. Wildlife friendly, sustainable kitchen garden inc 20+ different fruits for self-sufficiency. Historical stone artefacts, ancient trees and shrubs are part of the integral design. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October for groups of up to 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+.
The garden has been created on a site that surrounds the C15 farmhouse. The planting consists of deep herbaceous borders, set against the old stone walls. Old existing fruit trees have been incorporated in the design. A natural swimming pond was added in 2024. Formal hedging and a huge amount of bulbs were added to the front area of the garden in 2021 and 2025. Opens for By Arrangement visits in August for groups of between 10 and 20.
A beautiful village garden set in the glorious Dorset countryside with amazing views of the rolling hills and the historic St Catherine’s Chapel. Enjoy a stroll around the gardens and see the amazing range of native and tropical plants, explore our wildlife area, visit the fairies in their garden or enjoy a delicious lunch, cake or ice cream. On site free parking available. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
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. Snake’s head fritillaries are a feature in March. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September.
Sunny gravel gardens, a large informal lawn and woodland trees complement the views of fields and pastures. Familiar plants are used in a naturalistic style with carefully edited self-seeding invaders. It’s visited by a wide variety of wildlife, not all beneficial! This is the inspiration for Pamela’s artwork which will be on display in the studio along with a selection of Gethyn’s paintings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September.
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 with spring blossom and 350 rose bushes for a cut flower business. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 April to September for groups of up to 20.
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 flower filled bog garden with stream and islands. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 May to 15 September for groups of between 5 and 50.
1.7 acre established garden and wildlife garden, 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. Plus a 1.3 acre field under development but almost completed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 January to 20 December.
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.
A limited number of tickets have been made available for this exclusive special event. Please meet on the main front drive to the house by the porch where garden owners Tarsha & Paul will welcome you. After giving the background to their thinking behind the ongoing development of the gardens, Head Gardener, Hannah Gardner will then give a talk and guided tour around the gardens. 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.
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 May to 14 September.
3 acre hilltop garden with extensive views. Swimming lake, orchards, kitchen garden, mixed borders and unusual trees inc, Wolemia nobolis, Ginko biloba and Monterey pine. Roses and hydrangeas thrive. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 October.
Approx ½ acre of secluded, peaceful garden made up of several rooms inspired by different themes. Inspiration is taken from Mediterranean and Italian gardens, woodland space and water gardens. Seating is scattered throughout to enable you to sit and enjoy the different spaces and take advantage of both sun and shade. Parking available within a 10 min walk or park in village. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 29 May to 13 June for groups of up to 20.
Created over 50 yrs the award winning garden offers enormous variety with rose, 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 12 April to 10 May for groups of 20+.
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 September for groups of between 8 and 15.
A vibrant garden with rich seasonal colour, extensive range of plants to cascading hanging baskets. Paths weave through borders to a pergola framed in wisteria and climbers, while mature trees and woodland planting shelter wildlife. Thoughtful seating areas invite visitors to pause, admire the views, and enjoy the garden’s changing character. Paintings and sculptures throughout the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 28 June to 25 July.
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