Nestled in the heart of Dyfi Valley this small, cottage style garden is haven for birds and pollinating insects. Narrow paths take you around flower and vegetable beds, to greenhouses, polytunnel and old stables. Planting is informal with mostly perennials and shrubs. Secluded seating areas allow the visitor to relax and enjoy different aspects of the garden with views down to River Dyfi. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17th May to 30th August for groups of between 5 and 15.
A three acre cottage garden with a stunning cherry blossom orchard. Explore our knot garden, formal rose garden, rockery and pond. There are an abundance of shrubs and ornamental trees. Discover our archaic sundials, fossilised wood and stone heads. Wander through an additional nine acres of woodland with borrowed views of the Severn Valley. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to August for groups of up to 12.
A stream side garden in the Maelienydd. Approx one acre, inc species rich meadow with mown paths to wander through, colourful herbaceous beds and borders, vegetable plot and small apiary, wetland and woodland plantings. Pollinators, butterflies, birds and amphibians in abundance. The garden combines peace, beauty and colour with rich wildlife in the midst of glorious scenery. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 30.
Meandering garden with established trees and shrubs circling large pond. Dry stone walls support banks of herbs, herbaceous and wildflowers. Paths lead to hidden Japanese corner with waterfall, bamboos, acers and bridge. Covered seating area. Across farmyard to wild garden full of wildflowers and trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th June to 28th July.
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. You can also explore the ground floor of this C17 barrel maker’s cottage and walk into a large garden room which houses a museum of tools and motor memorabilia. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to August for groups of between 5 and 30.
A 1½ acre garden developed and designed by retired nursery owners and RHS gold medallists, around existing semi mature trees with island beds, mature grasses and shrubs to give permanent structure: series of three wildlife ponds, a streamside garden, rose and clematis pergola, herbaceous borders and small potager garden. Colour co-ordination has been foremost in mind during the design to give a flowing feel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 8 and 12.
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.
A rural ¾ acre cottage garden set in Snowdonia National Park with magnificent views. Large variety of plants, and planting themes on a sloping site, with challenging conditions. Orchard, wildflower meadow and ponds provide habitats for wildlife and our own bees. The garden is at its best in late summer with a profusion of roses and other perennials. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21st June to September for groups of up to 20.
Just over an acre in an alder valley with running brook. Numerous ‘rooms’ throughout providing seating, vistas and interest; inc an allotment, bluebell wood, wildlife pond, secret garden and water features. Planting for colour and pollination throughout the year for resident bees with over 80 varieties of rose. A young garden created since 2015 on boulder clay from open space. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.
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 31st March to September.
An evolving one acre garden with extensive vegetable garden which inc fruit cage, polytunnel and greenhouse. Large and intensively planted herbaceous borders. Wildlife areas inc bog garden, ponds and habitats, a haven for re-homed rescue hedgehogs. Secluded courtyard garden and rockery. Fabulous views of the surrounding countryside and village church steeple. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to July for groups of between 5 and 20.
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 15th January to 16th December.
South facing, compact level garden on village edge, originally The Manse. An eclectic mix of areas with different themes. Colourful annuals, perennials and shrubs, many homegrown from seed or cuttings. Over 100 containers, with an emphasis on recycling and upcycling. A number of cosy seating areas to rest a while and take in the scents and colours. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of up to 15.
Robin and Philippa Herbert have worked in the garden at The Neuadd since 1999 and have 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, which has both traditional and decorative planting of fruit, vegetables and flowers. There is also a woodland walk with ponds and streams and a formal garden with flowering terraces. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1st September for groups of up to 12.
The garden at the Old Coach House is a quiet haven of rooms as you move along a winding path edged by the top borders of shrubs, colourful perennials and circular lawns. An archway of climbers leads to the lower lawn, flanked by beech hedging, apple trees, a greenhouse, fruit bushes, vegetable patch, shrubs, hostas and ferns, arriving at a private quiet riverside woodland glade. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th June to September for groups of up to 25.
A five acre, elevated, hillside setting with beautiful views. Garden is comprised of a herbaceous garden, ornamental trees, kitchen garden and wildflower meadow. The herbaceous area is very colourful mid-spring to mid-summer. Several Cornus, Acer and Betula varieties also Parrotia, Sorbus, Quercus and Platanus; the meadow contains common spotted orchids. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th May to 28th June for groups of between 10 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. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of 10+.
This large cottage garden in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park is around ¾ acre and comprises a shaded area, herbaceous borders, vegetable beds and wilded areas. Wild orchids grow freely in unmown grass along with other wild flowers. The garden is organic and free of herbicides and pesticides. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 30th October for groups of up to 6.
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 3rd June to 30th August for groups of between 8 and 30.
A river runs through this magical three acre award-winning garden in a beautiful wooded valley. Colourful borders and shrubberies, specimen trees, terraces, woodland walks, bridges, extensive lawns, fishponds, orchard, herb and vegetable beds, roundhouse and remnants of industrial past (corn mill and railway line) will offer you much to explore. Opens for By Arrangement visits in 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 31st March for groups of up to 30.
South facing one acre garden developed over 17 years. Old railway cottage set in herbaceous and raised borders, patio with many pots of colourful and unusual plants. Garden slopes to productive fruit and vegetable area, ponds, spinney, unusual trees, wild areas and peat bog. Patio and seats to enjoy extensive views inc Llanymynech Rocks. Pet ducks on site, Montgomery canal close by. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd June to 13th June for groups of between 10 and 35.
Plants person’s garden at 300m with views of surrounding hills, variety of borders and hectare of stunning wildflower meadow managed for biodiversity around 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 20th May to 23rd June for groups of between 5 and 10.
Begun in 2013, yew hedges create garden rooms and vistas. Discover the pergola cottage garden planted with climbing roses and wisteria. There is a formal ‘Italian’ style pond garden and double west facing, late summer ‘hot’ borders. Rose border, rill, box parterre, sunken garden. Kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, soft fruit. Greenhouses, cold frames, polytunnel. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to September for groups of between 10 and 25.
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 15th June to September for groups of up to 25.