Informal country garden, thankfully never at its Sunday best. Three acres planted with wildlife in mind. Emphasis on structure and form, with a hint of quirkiness, a garden to explore with eclectic planting. Irises thrive around a natural pond, shady beds and open borders, seats abound, feels mature but ever evolving. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August.
A ¾ acre garden surrounds the 1820s stone farmhouse (not open). The courtyard contains a pond, mixed borders, fruit trees and shrubs, with steps up to a terrace which leads to lawn and vegetable plot. The main garden (semi-walled) is on two levels with mixed borders, greenhouse, pond, mini-orchard, many spring flowers, and wildlife areas. Year-round colour. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 February to 14 October for groups of up to 20.
A two acre plot consisting of a more formal cottage garden that wraps around the house. The remaining area is a tranquil wild garden with paths to a Medieval castle motte, part filled moat and Medieval fish and fowl ponds. A haven for wildlife and people alike. The garden contains some steep banks and deep water, with limited access to motte, moat and ponds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Five acres inc two acre vineyard, listed farmhouse, and cider mill. Garden with terraces, wildflower meadow, woodland with massed spring bulbs, large pond with stream garden masses of primula, hellebores and snowdrops, Hamamelis and Parottia. Azaleas followed by roses and perennials. Developing year on year, planting for autumn colour Vineyard with three varieties of grapes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 March to 12 October for groups of 10+.
Three acre wildflower meadow with many plant species inc rare orchids. Owner led tour with plant identification. Old tennis court converted to gravel garden with raised vegetable beds and water feature. Explore the large greenhouse and view remnant of Stourport/Leominster canal. Flower beds and pond with candelabra primula and bog plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of between 10 and 20.
The garden is approx 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 containing magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, eucalyptus and other large trees. Informal and relaxed planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to May for groups of up to 15.
Now 30 years old, the garden shows signs of maturity, inc some surprising trees. A very wide range of plants is displayed, blending with countryside and providing habitat for wildlife. The cottage is surrounded by borders, snowdrops, raised beds, trained pear trees and containers for all year interest. Paths lead to the wider garden inc mixed borders, vegetables framed with espalier apples. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
Award-winning country garden surrounding C16 farmhouse (not open) on working farm. Herbaceous borders, roses, box-parterre, productive kitchen and cutting garden, spring garden, ha-ha allowing wonderful views. Wildlife pond. Walkers and dogs can enjoy numerous footpaths across the farm land. There is spectacular autumn colour and dahlias. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6 April to September for groups of 10+.
Medium-sized riverside garden of a Grade II listed timber-framed house built 1565, with a variety of trees, shrubs and borders, and vintage cars to see too. Visit the adjoining unusual parish church, with an exhibition relating to Alice in Wonderland- a former vicar was Lewis Carroll’s brother. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 May to 30 August for groups of up to 20.
One acre garden on heavy clay with 60+ acers, 80+ hostas and beds of grasses and shrubs. We also have fruit and ornamental trees and a small but productive vegetable plot. We are still developing the layout and planting – there’s always something to pull up or put in – and we enjoy swapping ideas and advice. There are several seating areas to enjoy a cup of tea and a cake. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 5 and 12.
A ⅓ acre flower arranger’s garden, surrounding a bungalow. Features inc mixed borders, a gravel garden, meadow and woodland areas. Discover the scented garden, late summer bed, gravelled herb garden and kitchen garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 April to 12 September for groups of between 8 and 25.
Superb position and views. Unexpected three acre plantsman’s garden with extensive herbaceous borders, unusual trees, shrubs, and perennials for all year interest. Anemones, magnolias, bluebells, rhododendrons, azaleas and camelias in the spring. Large old rose garden with many spectacular climbers. Small deer park, and walks in a 20 acre wood containing wildlife ponds and wildflowers. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 20 September for groups of 10+.
Developed over 30 years from a farmyard and field with lovely views. Different sections with interesting shrubs, two ponds, a vegetable parterre and flower garden room. A pagoda and orchard with Magnolia grandiflora, Davidia involucrate, clematis and several varieties of Cornus. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of between 8 and 30.
Three acre informal garden inc areas for wildlife. Discover our rose garden, beautiful magnolias and Cornus as well as a pond with waterfall. Plenty of early spring bulbs, followed by tulips and bluebells. Delightful canopied Hosta Walk with ferns under an old mulberry. Lush summer planting and a fruit walk with cowslips all set in an open area of interesting and unusual trees and sculptures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27 February to June for groups of 15+.
Six acres surrounding Elizabethan house (not open). Large walled garden with herbaceous borders, vegetables and fruit, overlooked by Millennium folly. Lawns and mature and recently planted trees and shrubs, with many unusual varieties. Orchard, ornamental ponds and lake. Four generations in the family, but still evolving year on year. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 5 and 30.