Enjoyed by four generations of same family over 160 years. Many interesting mature trees, young fruit trees, rhododendrons, ponds, numerous rose bushes and standards, and much else of interest, even in the wilder areas. Lawn used for tennis in last century, now smaller and left unmown in parts, wildflowers encouraged. We live and let live, encourage all wildlife, try to garden organically. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 May to 1 September for groups of up to 8.
While it’s the garden you come to view, your first instinct will be to stop and admire the panoramic views over the countryside. The gardens are laid out for all seasons, bulbs and herbaceous in shrub borders. Water features with cascades down to a pond, surrounded by mixed borders and trees, offering shade. A native woodland with a large pond offers alternative areas in the gardens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 12.
A medium sized, much loved garden. Owners share a passion for plants and structure, each year the lawn gets smaller to allow for the acquisition of new features. Hostas, ferns, acers and other trees form the central woodland theme as a backdrop is provided by the Nant Fawr woods. Year-round interest has been created for the owner’s and visitor’s greater pleasure. There is a wildlife pond, many climbing plants and a greenhouse with cacti, succulents and pelargoniums. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 21 September for groups of between 8 and 20.
Yr Hen Felin: Beautiful cottage garden with stunning borders, breathtaking wildflower meadows, oak tree with surrounding bench, 200 year old pig sty, wishing well, secret garden with steps to river, lovingly tended vegetable garden and chickens, sheep and alpacas. Mill stream running through garden with adjacent wildflowers. The Barns: Cross the bridge over the river to enter The Barns garden of about four acres. The area around the house is formal with mixed herbaceous borders, and a rose walk to a small secluded pond. The meandering paths pass small garden rooms and raised beds for vegetables, run alongside the River Waycock through an orchard of heritage, apple trees, plums, and cherries, and finally through woods, reaching a large pond with water lilies, dragonflies, pontoon with seating and summerhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 March to October for groups of 10+.
Originally the garden was covered with 40ft conifers. Cottage style, some unusual and mainly perennial plants which provide colour in spring, summer and autumn. The garden is an example of how to plan for all seasons. Visitors say it is like a secret garden because there are a number of hidden places. Plants to encourage all types of wildlife in to the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 May to 30 July for groups of 10+.
A hidden garden, in the shadow of Castell Coch, fed by a mountain stream, with a wooden footbridge to a naturalised, woodland area. There are wonderful late spring flower displays set against a woodland backdrop. Developed over many years with a wide variety of lavender beds and herbaceous borders, summerhouse, patios, greenhouse and vegetable area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 May to 15 June for groups of between 6 and 16.
A spacious interesting garden with many features which inc a stunning natural waterfall, a meandering woodland stream covered by a canopy of entwined trees, a picturesque Japanese garden, beautiful lawned areas with winding pathways. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 June to 1 September.
This family friendly garden started from a blank canvas eight years ago, initially laid to lawn. Raised vegetable beds were installed and a 75m natural hedge planted along the side boundary to encourage wildlife. This was supplemented with fruit trees, flower and herb borders to attract insects. The lawn provides a clearing to the surrounding forestry attracting a variety of birds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 May to 24 August for groups of 6+.
An exotic small garden full of unusual and large plants and a pond. Banana plants, tree ferns, gunnera, Tetrapanax and a foxglove tree surround the garden. Ferns, Phormium, Brunnera, Brugmansia, Cordyline and giant reed add interest to the garden. An area of potted tropical plants, Brugmansia, Canna, Alocasia, Colocasia, Strelitzia and palms add to the significant variety of exotic plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to September for groups of up to 15.
Interesting small, town garden in a city suburb. Pretty garden with something of interest for everyone. Water feature, pebble garden and mixed perennial borders inc species roses, English, rambler and climbing roses. Wildlife pond with small waterfall. Cordon fruit trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24 May to 27 July for groups of up to 10.
Informal ½ acre mature garden on acid soil, designed to give natural effect with balance of form and colour between various areas linked by lawns; unusual trees suited to small suburban garden, especially conifers and maples; rock and water garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.