40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I* listed house (not open), built in 1658 for William Cooke, the son of Sir Robert Cooke, following damage to the original structure in the English Civil War. The gardens were set out by the artist, Thomas Gambier Parry and have been lovingly restored by the current owner, Roger Head. The gardens are home to lakes, shrubberies, a wildflower meadow, multiple rose gardens (5000+ roses), knot gardens, an oriental garden, a newly constructed white garden, a kitchen garden, multiple wood carvings and a listed Pulhamite water garden with grottos and fernery. In the orangery, you can see a selection of rare air plants and carnivorous plants. Opens Sunday 6th April.
6th AprilSet in elevated position with exceptional views. 1m walk through woods and fields to show carpets of spring flowers. Enclosed garden with fern border, sundial and heather bed. White and mixed shrub borders. Stout footwear advisable in winter. Opens Sunday 6th April.
Set in 1½ acres Wicks Green Farm is surrounded by countryside, has flower borders, vegetable garden, a spring fed pond and orchard; some of the pear trees are very old local varieties. The orchard with apple, pear, and plum trees is beautiful in blossom. The garden is planted for colour year-round. The old bakehouse has been re-purposed for garden entertaining. Opens Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April.
The Hidden Garden of the Cotswolds, Upton Wold has commanding views, yew hedges, herbaceous walks, vegetable, pond and woodland gardens, and a labyrinth. An abundance of unusual plants, shrubs and trees. National Collections of Juglans and Pterocarya. A garden of interest to any garden and plant lover. Opens Sunday 13th April.
Magnificent situation and views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, species and old-fashioned roses inc largest rose in England, Rosa filipes ‘Kiftsgate’. Opens Monday 14th April.
Classic Cotswold country garden with a very English blend of semi-formal and informal, merging beautifully with the surrounding landscape. Beautiful walled garden, established wildflower meadow, the River Eye. The herb garden and stunning bog garden were originally designed by Julie Toll around 2012. Wildlife garden, croquet lawn, courtyard and Victorian skating pond. Opens Wednesday 16th April.
20th AprilApprox 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, tulips, extensive vegetable plots, wildflower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, two small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond. Interesting wooden sculptures, many within the garden. Cultivated using organic principles. Opens Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April.
A diverse garden of over 20 acres created during the last 30 yrs by the current owners. Inc a walled garden, pleached lime avenues, nut walk, potager, ponds, Italian garden, arbour, shrubberies and wildflower meadows. Strategically placed follies, urns and statues enhance extraordinary vistas. Opens Tuesday 22nd April, pre-booking essential.
A landscaped garden with many tall lime trees. Herbaceous borders line the lawns. The main one in front of the house is a grass tennis court that was laid in the 1880s. There is a walled garden with many fruit trees and two rose gardens. Two paddocks surround the property with Hebridean sheep. Opens Thursday 24th April.
Semi-formal garden with lawns & box hedges. Many interesting trees and shrubs inc an enormous magnolia, ginkgos, acers, lilac and Portuguese laurel. In the grounds is an historic dovecote leading to a beautiful part of the garden which is a secluded area of tranquillity. The garden is surrounded by mature trees, historic buildings and views of the church. Opens Saturday 26th April.
2 acres of woodland garden beside River Frome, mill stream, native plants mixed with collections of 60 magnolias and 70 camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, eucalyptus and other unusual trees and shrubs. Daffodils, snowdrops and other early spring flowers. Opens Sunday 27th April with Algars Mill.
2 acre woodland garden bisected by River Frome; spring bulbs, shrubs; very early spring feature (Feb-Mar) of wild Newent daffodils. 300-400yr-old mill house (not open) through which millrace still runs. Opens Sunday 27th April with Algars Manor.
Extensive country house gardens in 180 acre equestrian estate. Formal terraces, perennial borders, walled topiary garden, enclosed cut flower garden and large glasshouse. Jubilee copse. Rescue animals. Ample parking. Opens Sunday 27th April.
A well-stocked, plantswoman’s garden, in the cottage style, featuring hidden areas of delightful planting. Varied and seasonal herbaceous and mixed borders, with a small lawn and several paved and patio areas, with plenty of design ideas for a smaller space. Opens Sunday 27th April.
Compact cottage style garden planted with a colourful display of tulips in spring, and with perennials, annuals and climbers in the walled courtyard of C17 former coaching inn. Also a separate, productive, walled kitchen garden with espaliers and other fruit trees. Opens Sunday 27th April.