An intimate jewel in the town with many interesting plants and unusual features where the sounds of water fill the air. Densely planted garden with Gothic arch and zig zag path leading to shell grotto, bonsai garden and fernery. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to August for groups of between 5 and 30.
1½ acre garden developed and designed by retired nursery owners and RHS gold medallists. Semi mature trees with island beds, mature grasses with shrubs give permanent structure: three wildlife ponds, streamside garden, rose pergola, herbaceous borders inc Robert’s bed, inspired by a young boy who left a legacy of love. Colour co-ordination foremost in mind during the design to give a flowing feel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 May to 29 July for groups of between 12 and 35.
Cottage garden with lovely views brought back from the wilderness over the last couple of years. Roses, sweet peas, herbaceous perennials, vegetable garden and cut flower garden all grown from seed. Pockets of colour whichever way you look. Pond and chickens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of up to 20.
Deep borders filled with roses, fuschias, pelargoniums, annuals and flowering shrubs surround the house which is itself adorned with pots, hanging baskets and climbing roses. At the back there is a lawn with Japanese maples and a kitchen garden for vegetables, fruit and cut flowers. A home-made greenhouse with tomatoes completes this vibrant garden made in memory of the owner’s wife. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September for groups of 5+.
A three acre landscaped garden at 1000′ with stunning panoramic views of mid Wales. Large ponds with abundance of wildlife, unusual specimen trees, daffodils, bluebells, rhododendrons and raised vegetable beds and greenhouses growing seasonal veg. Designed to cope with exposed altitude with minimal maintenance and to encourage wildlife. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 5+.
500 year old cottage in an acre sloping plot overlooking the Tanat Valley. Large decked area with pergola and arbour. Pond with cascade, productive orchard, raised beds and greenhouse. Steep steps to summerhouse with far-reaching views. Extensive shrub and perennial plantings. Small paddock bordered by natural wooded stream. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 6 and 20.
Stunning seven acre garden divided into large defined areas, each with its own mood and planting style. Beautiful walled garden, courtyard garden, stunning grass garden, very productive vegetable plot and greenhouse. Arboretum with 200+ varieties of tree. Riverside walk and unique sculptures complement the planting. Around every corner there are surprises and delights to discover. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 July to 10 August for groups of between 10 and 40.
In a beautiful setting in the heart of the Radnor valley, the garden is part of a restored C16 farmstead, with long views to the hills, and the Radnor Forest. It is a traditional garden reclaimed from the wild, using locally grown plants and seeds, and with a herb patio, wildflower meadows and a short woodland walk. It is designed for all the senses: sight, sound and smell. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 March to September.
Llysdinam Gardens are among the loveliest in mid Wales, especially noted for a magnificent display of rhododendrons and azaleas in May. Covering some six acres, they command sweeping views down the Wye Valley. Successive family members have developed the gardens over the last 150 years to inc woodland with specimen trees, large herbaceous and shrub borders and a water garden, all of which provide varied, colourful planting throughout the year. The Victorian walled kitchen garden and extensive greenhouses grow a wide variety of vegetables, hothouse fruit and exotic plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 January to 16 December.
South facing level country garden on village edge. Although compact, there is a large variety of shrubs, perennials and annuals, some unusual, packed into beds and 100+ containers. Interesting themed areas, quirky recycled objects and plenty of scented, restful seating areas, in open and under cover. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to August for groups of up to 20.
The late Robin Herbert and his wife Philippa started work on the garden at The Neuadd in1999 and planted many unusual trees and shrubs in the dramatic setting of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. One of the major features is the walled garden, with both traditional and decorative planting of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Circuit walks of the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 September for groups of up to 12.
The garden has developed over the last few years. Plants abound with colour during most seasons. In spring we see spring bulbs, hellebores, Pulmonaria and magnolias followed by azaleas and young rhododendrons; then come the perennials, flowering shrubs and much more. There are two small ponds one for wildlife the other with goldfish. A main feature in the garden is a railway bridge. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of between 12 and 20.
12 acres of parkland, gardens, lawns and woodland set at the foot of glorious rolling hills with spectacular views across the Severn Valley. A host of daffodils followed by one of the best wildflower meadows in Montgomeryshire with 36 species of flowers and grasses inc hundreds of wild orchids; Glorious autumn colour with Parrotias, Liriodendrons, Cotinus etc. Millennium wood. Explore the new Remarkable Tree Walk which inc eight champion trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 March to 27 November for groups of 15+.
Ponthafren is a registered charity that provides a caring community to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all. Open door policy so everyone is welcome. Interesting community garden on banks of River Severn run and maintained totally by volunteers: sensory garden with long grasses, herbs, scented plants and shrubs, quirky objects. Productive vegetable plot. Lots of plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
A river runs through this magical three acre award-winning garden in a beautiful wooded valley. Discover colourful borders and shrubberies, specimen trees and terraces. Take a stroll along woodland walks, bridges and extensive lawns. You’ll find fishponds, an orchard, herb and vegetable beds, roundhouse and remnants of industrial past (corn mill and railway line). There is much to explore. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 May to 31st May for groups of between 10 and 30.
Amazing Japanese inspired garden with borrowed views to Offa’s Dyke. Winding paths pass small pools and lead to Japanese bridges over natural stream with dippers and kingfishers. Sounds of water fill the air. Enjoy peace and tranquillity from one of the seats or the Japanese Tea House. Dense oriental planting with Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’, acers, azaleas, unusual bamboos and wonderful cloud pruning. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 30.
Plant-person’s garden at 300m elevation with views of surrounding hills. Varied borders and hectare of stunning indigenous wildflower meadow managed for biodiversity sits around a large pond and woodland. Garden planted to achieve different moods inc a herb area, bright, white and pastel borders, rose garden, farmyard borders, fernery, fruit trees and vegetable beds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 May to 4 July for groups of up to 15.
Begun in 2013, yew hedges create garden rooms and vistas in this approx ¼ acre garden. Discover the pergola cottage garden planted with climbing roses and wisteria. There is a formal ‘Italian’ style pond garden and a double ‘hot’ summer border. Roses, box parterre, a rill flowing into a sunken garden. Kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, soft fruit. Greenhouses, polytunnel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August.
A town garden behind a Regency Villa of earlier origins. A narrow entrance door opens revealing unexpected calm and timelessness. A small walled garden with box hedging and greenhouse lead to broad lawns, wide borders with soft colour schemes and mature trees. More intimate features: pots, urns and pools add interest and surprise. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 15 September for groups of up to 25.