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Hillcroft at Dilwyn

The garden is approximately 1.3 acres with an organic vegetable plot and polytunnel. Main garden has lawn with perennial beds either side containing small shrubs and trees. Paths reveal a wooded area to the rear to containing magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, eucalyptus and other large trees. Informal and relaxed planting.

Owner Info

  • Rhonda Wood & Steven Brown
Hillcroft at Dilwyn
Hillcroft at Dilwyn
Hillcroft at Dilwyn
Hillcroft at Dilwyn
Hillcroft at Dilwyn
Hillcroft at Dilwyn

About Hillcroft at Dilwyn

The main garden is approximately 1 acre and comprises of mature shrubs and trees. We also have an organic vegetable plot , including a poly tunnel. The garden was planted from scratch over 45 years ago and we moved here in 2014, nearly 9 years ago. During that time we have respected and maintained the original planting.

The garden can be loosely divided into 4 main areas.
A rockery close to the house and patio, which we have replanted with mainly perennials for gentle colour and texture, with a very small ornamental pond.
The main body of the garden is lawned and contains 5 or 6 beds with small shrubs and perennials.
Towards the back of the garden is a shaded woody area, packed with mature trees, including magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, a mature davidia involucrata, eucalyptus, fruit trees, snowdrops in January and a carpet of bluebells in May.
Finally the vegetable patch has raspberries, blackcurrents, gooseberries, an asparagus bed, apple, pear and quince trees. The seasonal vegetable planting, including tomatoes, beetroot, potatoes, cucumber, squash, pumkin, garlic, onions, leeks, broad bean etc., are surrounded by box hedging. We try to eat seasonally and are almost – but not quite self sufficient.
The garden is beautiful and imperfect with lots of wild unkempt areas – hedgehogs love it.

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Hillcroft at Dilwyn features

Location details

Hillcroft at Dilwyn,
Hereford,
Herefordshire,
HR4 8JF

Directions to Hillcroft at Dilwyn
6m W of Leominster on A44. Turn R opp turning for Dilwyn village. Then immed take L fork and follow lane for 0.3m. Parking in field or farm yard 250yds away. Follow yellow signs.

Hillcroft at Dilwyn openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Hillcroft at Dilwyn at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hillcroft at Dilwyn. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Hillcroft at Dilwyn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Hillcroft at Dilwyn seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.