Four acres of flat gardens to south of Victorian country house. Created from a field in last 16 yrs and still being developed. A dozen large mixed flower beds planted in cottage garden style with wildlife in mind. Wooded areas, mixed orchard, lawns, wildflower meadows and wildlife ponds. Plenty of seating throughout the gardens which are open on weekdays in term time from Easter. Opens weekdays until Friday 16th October.
The River Mells flows through this picturesque garden with large lawns, wildflower planting, ornamental pond, woodland, substantial herbaceous borders, walled garden, arboretum/orchard, kitchen garden, vegetable garden, bat house and orangery. The owner’s private collection of twelve vintage Aston Martins will be displayed on the main lawn. Opens Sunday 7th June.
A plantsman’s walled village garden, of approx 1 acre, laid out in 3 sections; the main garden bordered by herbaceous planting, a sunken gravel garden, and the third tier landscaped and planted with new trees and grasses. A walled passageway walk transformed with climbers and roses leads to a small central courtyard. Opens Sunday 7th June.
4 acre garden with C18 origins and many later additions. Sweeping lawns, lake overhung with willows, canal running parallel to Victorian rose-covered pergola, along with box parterre, chinoiserie-style garden, recent temple folly and walled vegetable garden plus wonderful mature trees. Plants for sale. Children must be supervised because of very deep water. Opens Sunday 7th June.
Two delightful separate gardens, both with extensive lawns, mature trees, rose beds, rustic topiary, a Victorian spring fed swimming pool and ponds. Garden layout dates from 1835 when the Napier family enlarged the main house and acquired the house next door. Next door, Pennard Plants, will also open for plant purchasing. On offer is a selection of edible plants, fruit trees, herbs and seeds. Opens Sunday 7th June.