A two acre garden, tennis court, swimming pool surrounding an early C17 house (not open)with plants for year-round interest set on gently sloping ground with lovely distant views of the Essex countryside. Shrub borders and mature ornamental trees, an orchard and two natural ponds. Many places to sit and relax. No refreshments but bring a picnic and enjoy the views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 June to 15 October.
Restored three acre Victorian garden. Courtyard garden and terrace leading down to lawns with re-instated parterre surrounded by herbaceous borders. Orchard with old and new fruit trees and vegetable plot. Listed Ancient Monument. Woodland walk around spring-fed pond. Fernery. Steps lead down to front lawns recently planted with a yew avenue. Snowdrops and aconites in early spring. Specimen trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 February to 15 August for groups of between 15 and 35.
Traditional cottage front and back gardens, with additional curtilage of 3½ acres of secluded meadows and woodland. Gardens combine variety, colours and textures: find a profusion of roses, peonies, lilies, and other classic blooms interspersed with more exotic plants and flowers. Some snowdrops and bluebells appear during the corresponding season. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
A large town garden with a dry front garden, pots arranged on a large patio. Plantings of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials. In spring species tulips, Narcissus, Camassias and other spring flowers adorn the garden.Later in the year hostas, carnivorous plants, tropical style plants and a large variety of hardy plants are on display outdoors and in greenhouses. Areas for wildlife and a pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to July for groups of between 10 and 25.
Artist’s and plantaholics’ paradise packed with interest inc hostas in huge pots and a wide range of irises and astrantia. Meandering stream, wildlife pond with gunnera featuring Horace the Huge. Summer is an explosion of colour with daylilies, rambling roses, salvias, cannas and dahlia. An abundance of tubs and hanging baskets in front garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 May to 1 August for groups of between 5 and 35.
Beautifully maintained and designed as a compact garden. Owner is well-known RHS gold medal-winning exhibitor (now retired). Circular lawn, long pergola and walls festooned with roses and climbers. Large selection of unusual clematis. Densely-planted colour coordinated perennials add interest from June to Sept in this immaculate garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 12 September for groups of between 10 and 50.
Galanthus are a passion. A plantswoman’s ¾ acre garden, planted to encourage wildlife. Sumptuous colour-themed borders with striking plant combinations, featuring specimen plants, fernery, clematis and grasses. Meandering paths lead to ponds, patio, scree garden and small vegetable garden. Two summerhouses, one overlooking stream and farmland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to 24 October for groups of 10+.
Part of an old walled garden, mostly replanted in the last three years, and still developing. A lavender walk with espaliered apples and pears lead to a fountain. Discover a peach cage, greenhouse and box parterre, also a grotto and small Mediterranean garden. Wide range of perennials, shrubs, roses, grasses and bamboo with unusual plants, veg, soft fruit, under an ancient and massive copper beech. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to 15 September.
There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with two ponds and River Blackwater. Jewelled lawn in early April then spectacular tulips and blossom lead on to a huge number of different and colourful plants, many unusual, culminating in a purple explosion of michaelmas daisies in late Sept. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 30.
Country garden of just under an acre designed, planted and maintained by the owners over time to showcase the seasons with colour, scent, and form. Paths lead through archways and box hedging to lawns and flower beds amassed with seasonal planting of shrubs, roses, and herbaceous perennials, bulbs and dahlias. Tulips, salvias and grasses of particular interest along with many unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 April to September for groups of between 15 and 50.
In the middle of arable farm land, surrounding a Tudor house and outbuildings: a garden to explore. Perennials and climbers are the focus. Several perennial borders; courtyard; pergola; arbour; herb garden; dahlia/tulip bed; two ponds; cutting garden; mini-orchard; paths through two established meadows. Newly planted trees and meadows with paths on five additional acres across the road. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 15 and 50.
A large walled garden close to the town centre with unusually high biodiversity (e.g. 17 species of butterfly recorded) close to the turf maze and Norman castle. Semi-woodland on light free-draining chalk soil allows bulbs, hellebores and winter-flowering shrubs to thrive. Two ponds, topiary and orchard blend some formality with informal areas where wildlife thrives. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
A formal frontage with lavender. An eclectic rear garden of around an acre divided into ‘rooms’ with themed borders, several ponds, three greenhouses, fruit and vegetable plots and oriental garden. There is also a secret white garden, spring and summer wildflower meadows,Yin and Yang borders, a folly and an exotic area. There is plenty of seating to enjoy the views and a cup of tea and cake. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to July for groups of between 20 and 35.
A garden of six parts within and around a C16 restored farmyard. An Essex barn and brick farm buildings surround an intensely planted walled garden. A terraced area with mature trees, pond, herbaceous and shady beds leads up to a rose garden. Beyond is an open area with trees, shrubs and flower beds, grass tennis court, big skies, a small meadow and very fine views over Essex countryside. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 February to 30 May for groups of between 10 and 30.
Traditional English garden of several acres of romantic garden surrounding classical house overlooking two lakes which are depicted in John Nash paintings. Major 20ft balancing stones sculpture and exceptional trees. We are developing a snowdrop collection and winter walk with an excellent plant stall and teas in the warm church next to the house. Discover 50 varieties of iris from the now disbanded National Collection. Walled garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 8 and 25.
This enchanting town garden is bursting with a profusion of colour from early spring through to the autumn months. Roses, clematis, agapanthus, herbaceous plants, alpines, pots with unusual succulents and cacti fill every corner of this garden. There is a wildlife pond, water features as well as other garden features which are to be found hiding within the shrubbery and throughout the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 1 August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Spectacular herbaceous borders which sing with colour as displays of salvia are surpassed by dahlia drifts. Gingers, Brugmansia, various bananas, bamboos and Canna add an exotic note. Grasses sway above the blooms, giving movement. Rest in the rose clad pergola while listening to the two Amazon parrots in the aviary. The garden features an RHS accredited dahlia named ‘Jake Mann’. Trees and shrubs inc acers, Catalpa aurea, Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’ and a large unusual Sinocalycanthus (Chinese Allspice) a stunning, rare plant with fantastic flowers. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 August to 6 September for groups of 10+.
Varied six acre garden surrounding a gorgeous C18 house. A blend of formal and informal spaces interspersed with modern sculpture. Pleached hornbeam and yew and box topiary provide structure. A courtyard walled garden juxtaposes a modern walled pool garden, both providing season long displays. Herbaceous borders offset an abundance of roses around the house. Lily covered ponds with a wet garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 March to 27 June for groups of between 20 and 40.
A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall. A wide variety of planting, often grown from cuttings. Follow path down to Bakers Oven, a building over 100 years old. A picket gate leads to a secret garden with a winding path, and an area only planted in 2020 leads to a summerhouse. The garden is full of interesting artefacts. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to July.
The garden is 185ft long divided into sections. There is a decking area with pots leading to a unique fountain made from waste slates. A circular lawn is surrounded by herbaceous perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs with cabin. Behind the cabin are ferns, perennials and beehive. Beyond is a patio with pergola, patio, pond, long raised beds with subtropical planting, vegetable beds, beehive and ducks. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 15.
The garden is set in a total of eight acres. Three acres of formal gardens and five acres woodland planted in 2003. The formal gardens are divided into nine separate areas. The lawns are edged with mixed planting for different seasons from snowdrops, spring bulb displays through the summer plants and shrubs. There are many surprising statues and sculptures throughout the grounds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to August for groups of 15+.
Tranquil four acre garden in touch with its surroundings and stunning estuary views. A wide variety of planting in mixed borders to suit different growing conditions. Large natural ponds, plenty of seating areas, sculptures and barn for rainy day teas. Our reflection pool garden and courtyard have been completely redeveloped. Magnificent trees some over 300 years old give this garden real presence. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
A traditional, large country garden and two acre woodland with walks. Vibrant planting, mature trees, shrubs and perennials. A formal courtyard area with box parterre maze, rose garden, wildlife pond, parkland. Pottery workshop and kiln. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of between 10 and 30.
Informal farmhouse garden of about an acre on an exposed site. Garden designed to make most of stunning views across Colne Valley to south and west, framed to north by listed house and farmyard. Trees, shrubs, borders, roses and secret garden at best in early and mid summer. Prairie garden, salvias and dahlias come into their own in late summer to early autumn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 May to 28 September for groups of up to 25.
The white shingled spire of St Mary’s church, provides historic atmosphere to this weatherboarded house and large walled garden. Raised vegetable garden beds, lawns, wisteria and rose clad pergola, a pond, several colour themed beds and herbaceous border, can all be admired from several seated areas. Pretty summerhouse, a working area with shed, greenhouse and plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to 4 July for groups of between 8 and 15.
A 10 acre varied garden with many specimen trees and old horticultural buildings. Series of garden rooms; walled paradise garden, Garden of Reconciliation (Moorish fusion), a parterre. Long herbaceous border. Sunken dell and waterfall. Temple of Antheia on the banks of a lily lake. Large areas for wildlife inc woodland walk, nuttery and orchard. Traditionally managed large wildflower meadow and orchard. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 7 July for groups of 15+.
Arriving at the garden there is no need to walk far. You can linger over tea, under a dreamy wisteria canopy while enjoying views across the garden. If a good walk appeals, there is not only the herbaceous borders to walk through, a beautiful meadow leads to an eight acre oak wood and there are grassy paths mown though the rest of the garden shaded by a variety of mature and teenage trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 May to 27 September for groups of between 10 and 30
69 Rundells is a very colourful, small town garden packed with a wide variety of shrubs, perennials, herbaceous and bedding plants in over 200 assorted containers. Hard landscaping on different levels has a summerhouse, various seating areas and water features. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 30 August for groups of between 6 and 25.
An atmospheric old country garden, set in the three acre grounds of a former farmhouse. Herbaceous beds with structure lent by clipped hedging, a sunken vegetable garden housed in a 1930s swimming pool, four ponds (two new and two restored), bug hotels, orchard, laid hedges, woodland and meadow areas. Views of Georgian windmills. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 10 and 25.
The garden boasts three lawns on the two levels. This surprisingly secluded garden has many mixed borders packed with colour. Mature shrubs and trees create a short woodland walk. Crystal clear water flows through a shady area of the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 14 September for groups of between 10 and 25.
A ‘quintessential English garden’ – Gardeners’ World. Our quirky 1½ acre garden has surprises round every corner and many interesting sculptures. A natural swimming pool is bordered by romantic flower beds, herb garden and Victorian folly. A bog garden borders woods and leads to silver birch copse, beach garden and ‘Roman’ temple. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 6 and 40.
Listed black barns provide backdrop for vibrant and exuberant planting in eight acres. Snowdrops, narcissus, tulips, flowing innovative spring planting, herbaceous borders, pond, mature weeping willows, kitchen garden, dramatic late summer beds with zingy, tender, exotic plant combinations. Drought tolerant perennial and mini annual wildflower meadows. Woodland. Many plants propagated in-house. Unusual plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to September for groups of between 15 and 50.
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