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 April to 29 August.
¾ acre garden surrounds the 1820’s 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 12 February to October for groups of up to 16.
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 March to 1 November 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 and 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 2 February to 19 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.
Now over 25 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 giving all year interest. Paths lead to the wider garden inc mixed borders, vegetables framed with espalier apples. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
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 April to September for groups of 12+.
This ⅓ acre tranquil garden sits on a gentle slope surrounded by farmland. Navigated by gravel paths and steps it comprises of herbaceous borders, a summerhouse overlooking a wildlife pond, a small orchard, a pergola, cutting garden, fruit bed, and fernery. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 8 and 30.
Medium-sized riverside garden of a Grade II listed C15 timber-framed house, 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. Teas available at Four Winds garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 May to July for groups of up to 10.
Constantly changing plantsman’s garden stocked with unusual perennials and shrubs, and Cedric Morris Iris. Woodland borders, gazebo,vegetable parterre and glasshouse. Mown paths meander through rare specimen trees and shrubs to the wildlife pond. This four acre garden, with breathtaking views over Herefordshire countryside has been created since 2007. Many places to sit. Most plants labelled. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 May to June for groups of 14+.
A ⅓ acre flower arranger’s garden, surrounding a bungalow. Features inc mixed borders, meadow and woodland areas. Discover the scented garden, late summer bed, graveled herb garden and kitchen garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 April to 14 September for groups of between 10 and 25.
Superb position and views. Unexpected three acre plantsman’s garden, extensive herbaceous borders, many unusual trees, shrubs, perennials, colour themed 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 29 September for groups of between 10 and 60.
Developed over 30 years from a farm yard 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 and several varieties of Cornus. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 8+.
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.