The garden where Kenneth Grahame read Wind in the Willows to local children and where he took inspiration for his description of the oak doors to Badger’s House. Come and see, you may catch a glimpse of Toad and friends in this 3½ acre chalk and water garden, in a beautiful spring line village. In spring the banks are a mass of daffodils and in late summer the borders are full of unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th April to 6th September.
A cherished old cottage garden restored over the last 17 yrs. Tumbly moss covered walls and sloping lawns down to a stream with natural planting and quirky characterful moments. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd June to 26th July for groups of between 5 and 20.
Set in eight acres, over 13 years, a two acre garden has emerged. Herbaceous borders partner dual level ponds and stream. The terrace leads to a walled parterre framed by roses and wisteria. The ‘wildflower meadow’ (sown 2021) orchard is screened by rose and vine covered wrought iron trellis. Kitchen gardens, greenhouses and fruit cage provide organically grown produce. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 29th November.
A cottage garden in the heart of the village, imaginatively designed for year-round interest and surrounded by stone walls and thatch. Bursting with unusual and colourful plants with a propagation area, espaliered apples and pears. Plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 25.
Caversfield House consists of 10 acres of garden, inc herbaceous borders, a walled garden, an orchard and parkland set within a wider 70 acre estate. The estate features a variety of habitats inc an 18 acre wildflower meadow, ponds and a large lake. In early spring carpets of snowdrops, aconites and crocuses light up the ground with a backdrop of topiary and beautiful old trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
One acre garden and open traditional farmstead. Herbaceous borders, herb garden, shrubs, old fashioned roses, trees inc medlar, quince and mulberries, walled ornamental kitchen garden and cherry orchard. Rare breed farm animals inc British White cattle, Suffolk Punch horses, donkeys, geese, chickens, ducks and turkeys. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 15.
Beautifully designed country garden with extensive views, designed for continuous interest that is always evolving. Colour schemed borders with many unusual trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Small formal white garden and a conservatory. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
3½ acres of family garden, wood and meadow hewn from a barley field on limestone brash. Situated on top of the Cotswolds, it is open to all weathers, but rewarding views and dog walking opportunities on hand. Large vegetable, fruit and cutting garden, wildlife pond and five cedar greenhouses, all loved by rabbits, deer and squirrel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to August.
The gardens at Dean Manor cover approx six acres. Stone walls are home to an abundant and varied selection of climbing/rambling roses, clematis and hydrangeas. The formal gardens inc complex yew hedging and herbaceous borders, kitchen and cutting garden, areas of wildflower meadow, an orchard and water gardens make up areas around the house. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 8th September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A surprising eco-friendly garden with borrowed view over the Lye Valley Nature Reserve. Lawns, a wildflower meadow, pond and large kitchen garden are inc in a downhill sloping 60ft x 120ft site. Fruit trees, soft fruit and mixed borders of shrubs, hardy perennials, grasses and bulbs, designed for seasonal colour. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6th April to 6th October for groups of up to 12.
Large walled garden surrounds a Georgian mansion (not open) with shaded areas, walks, topiary and many interesting mature trees, large lawns, herbaceous borders and rose beds. The windows in the wall were taken in 1864 from Brasenose College Chapel and Library. Wild garden and a further walled fruit garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October.
This town garden is an extension of the home divided into rooms both formal and informal. It changes every yr. Features inc walkways through shaded areas, arches, a beach, grasses, fernery, roses, topiaries, acers, hostas and heucheras. Be inspired by the wide variety of planting, many unusual and quirky features, all within an area 570 sq ft. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 10+.
Stunning views to the Chiltern Hills provide a wonderful setting for this impressive garden, remodelled in 2009. Patio, heather and gravel gardens enjoy this view, whilst the back and vegetable gardens are more enclosed. A very large apple tree blew down in the spring of 2022 and has been replaced by a summerhouse. This has resulted in a major revision of the planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21st April to 29th September for groups of between 10 and 30.
11 acres of gardens inc herbaceous borders and a large expanse of prairie with many grasses and a wildflower meadow. There is a lake with bridges and a planted island, a dry river bed and a labyrinth. A brook runs through the garden with a further pond, arboretum, old orchard and partly walled vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 15th October for groups of up to 40.
10 acre wildflower meadow surrounded by woodland, established 28 yrs ago under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Traditional Chiltern chalkland meadow in beautiful peaceful setting with 100 species of perennial wildflowers, grasses and ten species of orchids. ½m walk from parking area to meadow. Opportunity to return via typical Chiltern beechwood. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to September for groups of between 5 and 30.
Plantswoman’s small Edwardian garden brimming with year-round interest, especially planted to provide winter colour, scent and snowdrops. Divided into areas with bulbs, May tulips, herbaceous borders, roses, clematis, shade and woodland planting especially trillium, podophyllum and arisaema, late summer salvias and annuals give colour. Large pots and troughs add seasonal interest and colour. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th February to September for groups of up to 25.
Two acre garden with listed house (not open), listed granary and one acre mixed tree plantation. Unusual trees and shrubs planted for year-round effect. Terraces, stone walls and hedges divide the garden and the planting reflects a Mediterranean interest. Vegetable garden, orchard and woodland garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September.
A recently restored turn of the C20, Arts and Crafts house (not open) and 2 acre garden designed by architect M H Baillie-Scott. The garden inc an impressive Italianate courtyard, kitchen garden, wildflower meadow and pond, beautiful herbaceous borders and a calming white garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to 5th July for groups of between 10 and 25.
Behind the rather severe façade of a Victorian town house (not open) is a very protected long walled garden with mature trees. The planting reflects the varied levels of shade and inc rare and unusual plants. The trees in the front garden deserve attention. The back garden is divided into 3 distinct parts, each with a very different character. Amongst other things there is a hornbeam roof. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 20th October for groups of up to 10.
Five acre plantsman’s garden with rare trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs. Mixed borders, raised beds, pergola, topiary and shade borders. Herb garden by Rosemary Verey. C16 house (not open). Cottage garden by MCL Garden Design, planted for colour, an iris garden with 100 varieties. Winter bulbs. Arboretum with rare exotic trees and shrubs from Asia and America and new field planted by continents. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to June for groups of 10+.
1¾ acre garden adjoining ancient bluebell woods, created by the owner from 1995 onwards. Many areas to explore inc a professionally designed vegetable garden, many composting areas, wildflower garden and pond, old and new fruit trees, many shrubs, much varied hedging and a tall treehouse which children can climb under supervision. Indigenous trees and C17 barn (not open). Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October.
Mill Barn has an informal cottage garden with a variety of flowers throughout the seasons. Rose arches and a pergola lead to a vegetable plot surrounded by a cordon of fruit trees, all set in a mill stream landscape. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 6 and 40.
Plantaholics’ garden for year-round interest. Bulb frame and alpine area, greenhouse. Changes evolving all the time, becoming more of a wildlife garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from January to 29 November.
Gardens located in a wooded conservation area favoured by walkers. Tall Trees is surrounded by pots, Rhododendrons and gravel gardens. Blackthorn has a splendid woodland as a backdrop with bright formal borders, herbs, orchard and a large pond. Tanglewood is a beautifully designed large, modern garden with many delightful features, a truly family garden. Whitsun Meadows is full of year long interest with autumn colour as well as wildflowers and spring displays. Tommy’s Farm has wonderful views over the hill and a flowing garden with sun loving displays and bulbs in spring. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th March to 20th October for groups of up to 25.
5 acres of extensive herbaceous borders, rose avenue, woodland and lake walk, kitchen and cutting gardens. Surrounded by orchards and the glebe land with some beautiful mature trees with close access to Fernhill Wood, famous for bluebells. There is extensive planting of snowdrops and early bulbs, followed by perpetual roses, and continual herbaceous and annual planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from for groups of up to 30.
This young town garden brings alive the imagination of its creators. It will inspire both the enthusiast and the beginner. Use of recycled materials, lots of colour and architectural plants. A folly and greenhouse is just one of many quirky features. Raised beds, rockeries, specimen plants, beds of roses and hostas. Pushes the boundaries of conventional gardening. There is something for everyone. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 10+.
A wide variety of gardening styles set within 1 acre of walled garden, originally a kitchen garden to ‘The Big House’, on a south elevation. Established herbaceous borders and island beds with a pond and marginal planting. A vegetable plot, soft fruit plot, polytunnel and two greenhouses. Borders to the house containing perennial, shrubs, bulbs and annuals. Designed for year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th May to July for groups of between 10 and 35.
A large and very varied garden with a rich mix of formal and informal planting inc fruit trees, soft fruit & vegetable garden. About 100 varieties of rose, particularly climbers; many unusual, some rare plants. The garden inc many different settings, ranging from gravel areas to fruit trees and pondside plantings. More recently developed areas alongside well established plantings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th June to 7th July for groups of up to 10.
A tree lined drive leads to a garden of interest. Herbaceous borders designed for year-round colour. Organic kitchen garden with established beds, rotation and companion planting. Orchard of fruit trees with a pond for wildlife and hydration for the hives. Walled parterre planted for seasonal colour. A family garden, designed to blend seamlessly into the environment; a warm welcome awaits you. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2nd March to 29th November.
Front and back garden evolved over 20 yrs with several mature trees. Very densely planted with many rare and unusual plants. The front inc a rockery, mixed herbaceous border, peony and geranium beds. The back has various borders inc a sub-tropical bed, greenhouse, small vegetable plot and wildflower hedgerow. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 12.
A hidden ½ acre garden with borrowed views and colour throughout the year. The long sloping lawn leads to a sunny formal garden. There is a wildlife pond inhabited by great crested and smooth newts in spring and damselflies and dragonflies later, plus an extensive range of perennial plants, spring bulbs, roses, dahlias, Michaelmas daisies and clematis. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th March to 20th October for groups of up to 25.
¼ acre garden shaded by mature trees. Mixed border with some rare and unusual plants and shrubs. A climber clothed pergola leads past a dry gravel garden to the woodland garden with an extensive collection of hardy ferns. Conservatory and large fern house with a collection of unusual species of tree ferns and tender exotics. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of up to 25.
Two acres of hillside gardens and woodland with spectacular views overlooking Burford and Windrush valley. Informal plantsman’s garden built up by the owners over 25 yrs. Herbaceous and shrub borders, ponds and bog area, old fashioned roses, ground cover, ornamental grasses, bamboos and hardy geraniums. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.
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