½ acre garden set around Blackfordby’s ‘hidden’ listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 years old. 3.4 acres of paddocks, front and rear gardens to explore with extensive displays of snowdrops (inc a named collection) as well as hellebores throughout. Later in spring the display changes to Snakes Heads and mature magnolias. Opens Sunday 6th April.
¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs in springtime. Wide variety of unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens Sunday 13th April.
Westbrooke House is a late Victorian property built in 1887. The gardens comprise 6 acres in total and are approached through a tree lined driveway of mature limes and giant redwoods. Key features are walled flower garden, walled kitchen garden, fernery, lower garden, wildlife pond, spring garden, lawns, woodland paths and a meadow with a wildflower area, ha-ha and hornbeam avenue. Opens Sunday 27th April.