Over the last 12 yrs we have evolved our enclosed garden from what was previously extensively laid to lawn with traditional borders, to a varied characterful garden structured by hedges, paths and herbaceous borders. Topiary, creative planting and water features give emphasis and contrast with the lavender rill, pyramid and globe gardens. Opens By Arrangement all year round for groups of up to 6.
Approx 3 acres, almost completely organic garden and paddock with fabulous panoramic views and magnificent wellingtonia. The garden also inc herbaceous borders, orchard, cottage garden with greenhouse, vegetable garden, herbs and strawberries and spinney. Opens By Arrangement from April to October for groups of between 10 and 25.
A garden for all seasons with quirky original sculptures and many faces. Firstly, a south aspect lawn and borders containing bulbs, shrubs, roses and rare trees with year-round interest; hedging, palms, climbers, a wildlife, fish and lily pond, terrace with potted bulbs and unusual plants in odd containers. Opens By Arrangement from April to October for groups of between 10 and 30.
Long narrow garden, divided into various areas. There are two ponds, one raised for goldfish, the other intended as a wildlife pond, but does inc goldfish. Small orchard, three greenhouses, mostly cottage garden with herbaceous perennials, also a vegetable garden and tropical area. Opens By Arrangement from May to October for groups of between 10 and 15.
An established garden sloping downward from east to west with many trees, shrubs, roses, perennials and bulbs. Small pond, terrace with wisteria covered pergola leads past the rock garden to the lower patio, a larger pond with pergola, decking, climbing roses, jasmine and clematis. Opens By Arrangement from May to October for groups of between 10 and 30.
A cottage garden where perennials and grasses are grouped creatively together amongst gravel paths, complementing one another to create a natural look. Some unusual plants and quirky oddities create a different and colourful informal garden. Lots of flowers for cutting and a shop in the barn. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 10 and 50.
The Green Patch is a 2½ acre, Green Flag award-winning community garden, nestled in the heart of England. We have hens, ducks, beehives, ponds, children’s play area, orchard and so much more. We rely on our wonderful volunteers to make our friendly and magical garden the warm and welcoming place it is. Opens By Arrangement from June to October for groups of all sizes.
Greywalls is an old vicarage set in 2 acres of relaxed country gardens planted for year-round interest, featuring mature specimen trees, an impressive Banksia rose, three large ponds, many stone features, wildflower meadow and a Highgrove inspired stumpery. Opens By Arrangement all year round for groups of between 10 and 30.
⅓ acre rear garden of C17 cottage (not open). Early spring garden with snowdrops and hellebores, summer and autumn mixed borders, many obelisks and containers, kitchen garden, herb bed, rambling roses and at least 60 different hostas. Opens By Arrangement from February to September for groups of all sizes.
Large garden developed by the current owners over the past 20 yrs. Various different planting habitats inc areas designed for shade, sun and pollinator friendly sites. Wildlife pond attracting large range of birds, insects and other creatures into the garden. Alpine houses, planted stone sinks and raised beds. Opens By Arrangement all year round for groups of all sizes.
Hostellarie is a long town garden divided into rooms. Lawns and grass paths lead you through varied colour borders, ponds and water features. Courtyard garden shaded by an old clematis has over 40 different hostas, there are even more mature specimen hostas in the north facing bed and other shady spots. Opens By Arrangement for June and July for groups of between 10 and 25.
An Edwardian home set in ½ acre with different levels of patio areas and surrounded by trees. A rose garden with English rose varieties everywhere inc climbers on walls, a rose frame and a very long pergola winding its way down to a pear tree with seating and borders. Opens By Arrangement from April to September for groups of all sizes.
A town garden with two water features, plus a stream and a pond flanked by a 12ft clinker-built boat. There are six raised beds and an area of sweet peas. A patio lined with acers has two steps down to a gravel garden with paved paths. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 10 and 30.
Wildlife friendly garden with many small trees, bushes and perennials. Spring bulbs and primroses proliferate underneath the trees, also a laburnum arch. Gravel paths and stone steps give access to the sloping site which is just under a ¼ acre. Opens By Arrangement from March to May for groups of up to 15.
Large rural garden developed over the past 40 yrs on a very exposed site, planted with hedges and shelter. Roses, shrubs and borders aiming for year-round interest. Opens By Arrangement in May and June for groups of up to 35.
Approx 1 acre garden wrapped around the nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the last 30+ yrs to reflect the wide range of plants produced.
The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of naturalised bulbs, irises, peonies, magnolias, shrub roses, cherries, malus and a number of rare trees, expanded and planted by the existing owners over the past 55 yrs. Opens By Arrangement from April to June for groups of 5+.
Original walled ⅕ acre garden with Victorian fruit trees, is over 250 yrs old. New garden created by ecologist in 2018 to inc native and exotic plants to encourage wildlife. Bulbs and flowering scented shrubs from the New Year and continue through the yr. Opens By Arrangement from February to September for groups of up to 8.
Artist and plantsman’s garden framed by wisterias on Georgian house (not open) and pergolas. Constantly evolving themed areas around the garden offer various seating and views. Ferns and bamboos surround a wild area that leads to lawn, long herbaceous border, pond rill and circular mixed borders. Opens By Arrangement from May to October for groups of up to 15.
In a much admired location, this stunning canal side garden has a large variety of plants, styles, structures and unusual bygones. Bulbs and hellebores abound in Mar, colourful planting in July/Sept, many pots, all set against a backdrop of trees and shrubs in themed areas. Opens By Arrangement from March to August for groups of between 12 and 36.
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