A four acre garden on a sloping hillside overlooking the Upper Clwyd Valley. The garden has mature trees with snowdrops, fritillaries and cyclamen. An Italianate garden of box hedging lies below the house ponds, perennials, roses and an orchard are also to be enjoyed within this cleverly structured area. Mass of cyclamen in September and spring flowers.
A real secret garden. Hidden from the bustle of town, and nestled next door to Nantclwyd y Dre. This garden has beautiful cottage garden planting, a small collection of medicinal herbs and seating by a quiet reflective pool.
A five acre ornamental woodland shrubbery, overgrown until recently, now cleared and replanted, rhododendron walk, historic ponds, well, grottos, ha-ha and battlements, new stumpery, ancient redwoods and yews. Also two acre garden beside Grade II* house (see website for opening), with modern rose and formal beds, deep herbaceous borders, pond with shrub, mixed beds, pleached limes and hedge patterns.
An eight acre woodland garden with a wide selection of rare and unusual trees set in beautiful countryside. In late spring there is a lovely display of rhododendrons, magnolias, cherries and camellias. Much of our grassland promotes native wildflowers. Our ¾ acre commercial glasshouses are open showing a display of streptocarpus and other rare houseplants. Houseplant shop.
Approx 1½ acre garden, shrubs and herbaceous plants set informally around lawns. Established vegetable area, two ponds (one wildlife), summerhouse. Raised board walk through planted woodland area.
Approximately ⅔ acre garden created around 1870, possibly under Edward Kemp’s guidance, and may be considered the oldest ‘domestic’ garden in Mold. The general layout and many original features remain. It comprises herbaceous borders, a small orchard, lawns, a pond and a wisteria covered walkway. There is also a wooded area with a number of old yew trees dating back to Victorian times.
Valley garden with ponds and woodland areas. Much of the eight acres have been reclaimed and redesigned providing a younger garden with a great variety of azaleas, rhododendrons and young trees, all within a framework of mature shrubs and trees.
Victorian villa set in three acres of gardens with an interesting variety of mature trees, beds, tea house, pond and parterre. Horsebox café serving on the croquet lawn with its stunning views of the Clwydian hills. The property is also home Oriel Glasfryn Gallery, featuring work by leading Welsh artists. The 2025 open gardens coincide with the spring exhibition meaning the house will be open.
Two acres inc the restored walled garden where Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated the Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. Also a small exhibition of some of her work. Long herbaceous borders and island beds, some recently replanted, espalier fruit trees, rose pergola and vegetable area. C16 house (not open) visited by Dr Samuel Johnson during his Tour of Wales.
Historic garden undergoing restoration after 30 years of neglect, surrounds a Sir George Gilbert Scott Grade l listed Hall, derelict after arson attack. Unique setting with a ½mile tree-lined drive, formal terraces, woodland walks with ancient redwoods, laurels, yews, lake, streams, waterfalls and a gorge. Wonderful rhododendrons.
Situated on the banks of the Shellbrook and the River Dee this five acre garden has beautiful views of the Lower Dee Valley. The garden has many mature trees underplanted with snowdrops, fritillaries and bluebells. A tiered Italianate garden of box hedging lies below the house and shrubs, ponds, perennials and roses. Abundance of spring flowers, rhododendrons and magnolia.
A tranquil, peaceful location that offers a rustic setting of parkland, lakes and walks, with far reaching views across the Clwydian Range, Moel Y Parc and Denbigh Moors. Explore a newly planted hydrangea walkway interspersed with native spindle trees, all donated by one of our holiday homeowners. Discover our circular Lakeland Walk, with extended walks through wooded areas that lead into a majestic private sequoia woodland.
With far-reaching views over Ruthin and the Clwydian Range, this Grade ll listed walled garden was the former kitchen garden for Ruthin Castle. The garden features elements from three distinct periods; Medieval aspects inc an orchard with wildflowers, hedges, a nuttery, and vegetable beds representative of the C17 and C19 additions such as a glasshouse and herbaceous borders.
Plas Newydd, home to the famous Ladies of Llangollen (1780-1831), boasts a picturesque grade II* garden with a formal parterre, intricate topiary, and a Gorsedd stone circle (C19). A serene woodland walk follows the Cyflymen stream. The garden features a stunning rose collection, inc varieties cherished by the Ladies, offering a blend of history and natural beauty.
Small cottage garden on south west facing sloped site, terraced with stone walls and steps to different areas- inc wildlife pond, raised ponds, gravel planting, small herbaceous borders, lawned area, mini orchard, Japanese style courtyard and seating areas. Lovingly developed over the years, still making mistakes and and still a work in progress.
¾ acre garden on different levels set amongst natural rock faces. Unusual and varied planting featuring cottage, scree, Japanese, shade and bog gardens. Display bedding, an abundance of colourful pots and baskets, together with quirky statues, ponds, bridges and a folly. Lovely views from upper level. Some uneven paths and steep steps. Care required. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times please.