Cherry Bolberry Farm is designed and maintained by the owner, this 50 yr-old award winning 1 acre garden has been planted for year-round interest with wildlife in mind. Colour themed island beds, shrub and herbaceous borders, unusual perennials, shrubs, old roses and an area of specimen trees. Lots of hidden areas, brilliant for hide and seek! Vegetable and flower cutting garden, greenhouses, nature ponds. Rose Cottage is a ¼ acre plantswoman’s cottage garden on the site of the former village millpond, exuberantly planted to create a romantic atmosphere with emphasis on scent, colour, form and texture creating a wildlife haven. The garden is enthusiastically maintained by the owner on three levels, with a bog garden on the lower level, planted with bold waterside architectural perennials. Opens Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June.
The Rib is one of the few houses in England that can boast a cathedral and a sacred well in its garden. Whilst the garden is compact, it delivers a unique architectural and historical punch. Long established trees, interesting shrubs and more recently planted mixed borders frame the view in the main garden. Ancient walled orchard and traditionally planted cottage garden. Opens Saturday 21st June.
A hidden gem near the Somerset/Wilts border. With far-reaching views over the White Horse and Cley Hill lies a stunning Queen Anne House nestled in 76 acres of parkland. Ha-ha and woodland partially surround the formal gardens recently redesigned by Mark Lutyens and Catherine Fitzgerald to include an Italian inspired terrace, walled garden with tiki hut, tennis court, greenhouse and pool garden. Opens Saturday 21st June.
Nynehead Court was the home of the Sandford family from 1590-1902. The 14 acres of gardens are noted for specimen trees, and there will be a garden tour with the Head Gardener at 2pm (pls wear suitable footwear). Nynehead is now a private residential care home. The garden combines Victorian formality with natural style promoting wildlife further into the parkland in a managed grassland Park. Opens Sunday 22nd June.
One acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs provide year-round interest. Opens Tuesday 24th June.
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