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Ysgoldy'r Cwrt

One acre hillside garden, with five natural ponds which are a magnet for wildlife. Areas of wildflower meadow, rockery, bog, dry and woodland gardens. Established laburnum walk. Rare trees, large herbaceous beds with ornamental grasses. Azalea and acer collection in shade bed, bounded by a mountain stream, with two natural cascades and magnificent views of the Cambrian Mountains.

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About Ysgoldy'r Cwrt

Ysgoldy’r Cwrt was built around a hundred years ago as a Sunday School by the owners of the neighbouring mansion (Cwrt Mawr). It has now been sensitively modernised into an attractive and comfortable home. It is situated in the heart of beautiful countryside with sweeping views over the Aeron valley towards the Cambrian Mountains. The garden is just over an acre in extent, and most of it has changed dramatically over the past 15 years when a field of rough pasture was annexed to the original small garden surrounding the house.

Around the house are roses climbing up the walls and over an arbour; honeysuckles; hostas and fruit trees, including a medlar and a quince; low dry-stone walls which provide the perfect niche for succulent plants such as sedums and saxifrages. A steeply sloping woodland garden extending down to a fast-flowing stream is underplanted with the very attractive Geranium pylzowianum. The stream forms the western boundary of the garden. It is flanked by mature native trees and has two delightful cascades viewed from above where the most has been made of natural rock formations.

The maturing garden has been artistically designed with curving beds filled with choice and unusual plants, including Cercis siliquastrum and Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’, Cercidiphyllum, Metasequoia and Taxodium. There is also a growing collection of Acer species, rhododendrons and heathers, as well as many herbaceous perennials and a laburnum walkway underplanted with Ophiopogon. The five ponds are a striking feature of the garden and are planted up with colourful water lilies and surrounded by marginal plants such as candelabra primroses, Mimulus and irises. Wide mown paths weave between areas of flowery meadow with a steadily increasing number of hayfield species.

There is a new sheltered outdoor eating area, and elsewhere visitors will appreciate plenty of seating where they can sit and admire the stunning views and tranquil ambience of this beautiful place.
This is a constantly evolving and maturing garden with exciting projects further enhancing the stunning plantings.

Location details

Ysgoldy'r Cwrt,
Tregaron,
Ceredigion,
SY25 6QJ

Directions to Ysgoldy'r Cwrt
From Llangeitho, turn L at sch signed Penuwch. Garden 1½m on R. From Cross Inn take B4577 past Penuwch Inn, R after brown sculptures in field. Garden ¾m on L.

Ysgoldy'r Cwrt openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Garden unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Ysgoldy'r Cwrt. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ysgoldy'r Cwrt. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Ysgoldy'r Cwrt, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Ysgoldy'r Cwrt does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Ysgoldy'r Cwrt 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.