About Colwood House
12 acres of garden featuring mature and specimen trees dating from the late 1800s, with lawns and a woodland edge. Formal parterre, rose and herb gardens. A 100ft terrace and herbaceous border overlook a flower rimmed croquet lawn. Cut turf labyrinth and a forsythia tunnel. Water features, statues, and gazebos. Pets' cemetery. Giant chessboard. Lake with island and temple.