Bramble Cottage is a topiary garden created and maintained by us for 27 years. We have box parterres, a formal rose garden and yew topiary. It is a ¾ of an acre site in rural Shropshire with lots of box balls and new topiary in development. In addition, we have yew, box and beech hedges and all things topiary. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to October.
Steep cottage style garden with many steps; part wild, part cultivated, terraced in places and overlooking the Severn Valley with views to High Rock and Queens Parlour. The garden features shrubs, perennials, wildlife pond, summerhouse and, in the wilderness area, wildflowers, fruit trees and a sandstone outcrop. I love my garden very much and am looking forward to sharing it with other people. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of up to 20.
A unique two acre hillside garden with many steps and levels bordering River Perry. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of plants and styles from formal terraces to woodland paths. The Good Garden Guide said ‘It has to be seen to be believed’. The lower areas are for the sure-footed while the upper levels with a large kitchen garden and glasshouses have many places to sit and enjoy the views. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 April to 13 July.
An artist’s romantic three acre garden, formally designed, informally and intensively planted with a great variety of unusual herbaceous plants. Nick’s garden, with many species’ trees, shrubs and wildflower meadow, surrounds a lake with bog and moisture-loving plants. Ornamental kitchen garden. Rose and peony walk. Courtyard fountain garden, large shrubbery and extensive clematis collection. Extensive topiary, and lily pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to July for groups of 10+.
A six acre garden consisting of 1½ acre walled garden with extensive rose collection. Emphasis on symmetry with pergolas, water features and cross views. Bamboo walk and acer collection, specimen trees. 4½ acre woodland garden with walks and glimpses of parkland and surrounding countryside, plus ferns, azaleas and rhododendrons. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 14 September.
A formal village garden of ¾ acre, approached via a drive lined with crab apple and pear trees. On the right is the autumn garden, giving fine views of the surrounding hills. From the front courtyard garden a path leads through double herbaceous borders full of late summer colour, to further rooms, of yew, beech and box. There is also a rear courtyard with tender exotics. Opens for By Arrangement visits from January to September for groups of up to 20.
A cottage garden around ½ an acre in size comprising mixed herbaceous borders and an abundance of English roses. Highlights inc home-made water features, raised beds and pergolas, oriental garden, hosta garden, alpine and herb beds and a productive fruit and vegetable garden and greenhouse. Many established trees and shrubs, unusual plants and shady plant areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 June to July for groups of up to 40.
Average size garden to the side and rear of detached bungalow in a quiet close. Acer trees, borders with mixed herbaceous perennials, cannas, hostas, ferns, phlox, greenhouse with succulents. Small area with raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and ornamental trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 August to 17 August for groups of up to 20.
An acre of gardens crafted over 35+ years, complete with sculptures, stonework and working herb and kitchen garden. From March onwards, you will find over 5000 bulb flowers inc tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, alliums, blossoming trees and dancing pond flowers. Summer brings a variety of flowers, inc David Austin roses, giant agapanthus, dahlias, clary, foxgloves, fuchsias and arum lilies. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 10 and 50.
Within the super structure of mature larches and interconnected ponds, a wide range of rhododendrons and azaleas have been planted as well as shade appreciating trees and shrubs over 10 acres. A large offering of roses of all descriptions provide colour throughout the formal gardens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of between 15 and 25.
Our oasis is a small town garden completed in a tropical style. There are several examples of plants native to other shores but which are happy in the space we have created. With over 200 plants inc tree ferns, bananas, palm trees and cottage garden plants arranged around a variety of seating areas, our visitors have a perpetual sense of being on holiday. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 July to 24 August.
Mature ½ acre botanical garden with a rich collection of trees and shrubs inc unusual conifers from around the world. Hardy perennial borders with seasonal flowers and grasses plus an award winning collection of hosta varieties in a woodland setting. Outstanding gunneras in a waterside setting with moisture loving plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 28 September for groups of up to 25.
An acre garden around an old farmhouse within a dry moat. Well organised and extensive kitchen garden, fruit garden and orchard for self-sufficiency. Colourful herbaceous borders; stumpery; raised cut flower borders; ⅔ acre pond nearby with oak gazebo; many interesting stone items inc troughs, cheese weights, staddle stones some uncovered in the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 28 September.
A wildlife-friendly garden with plantaholic owners. There are two ponds, a small meadow, a raised alpine bed and a huge range of plants to give year-round interest. Most importantly, there are several delightful places to sit whilst enjoying your tea and cake. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 April to 26 October.
An acre of garden that has evolved over 24 years, with four lawns, a rose bed in the middle of the drive with pink and white English roses, and herbaceous and mixed shrub borders. There are roses planted throughout the garden and in the spring daffodils and tulips abound. Two large beech trees frame the garden with a view that sweeps down the valley over fields and then up to the Long Mynd. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September.
Set amidst farmland, 3 ½ acres of gardens, created over 45 years by John and Elizabeth Ravenscroft, surrounding the Grade II listed old rectory. Formal gardens, a walled garden, man-made stream, large pool with stepping stones, lawns and wilder wooded areas. Collections of azaleas, magnolias, peonies. New owners (5 years) are enjoying editing and developing the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to 9 September for groups of up to 25.
The garden is ¾ acre, with different planting areas. We have hydrangeas, hostas, woodland walk, hot garden and herbaceous borders with white garden with loggia. Plus an old and large wisteria and a very old climbing rose. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 30 July for groups of between 15 and 40.
Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha. Clematis and roses scramble through an eclectic collection of wrought-iron work, unique pottery and secluded seating. Designed and planted by present owners since 1960. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
Deep, colourful, well-planted borders offset by sweeping lawns surrounding an early C18 manor house (not open). Wide ranging herbaceous planting with plenty of roses to enjoy; the arboretum below the garden, with views across the river, has been further extended with new trees. The waterfall and Japanese garden are now linked by a pretty rill. Lovely garden to visit for all the family. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
A ½ acre town garden. Wildlife haven for a variety of birds inc nesting gold crests. A profusion of excellent nectar rich plants means that butterflies and other pollinators are in abundance. Interesting plantings with carefully collected rare plants and unusual annuals means there is always something new to see. Large perennial borders, with exotic climbers, designed as an all year-round garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October for groups of between 6 and 52.
A folly built in 1838 with a two acre garden created by the present owner over 50 years. On a perfect site with views over the Corvedale, with veg, herbaceous borders, a small parterre and pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to June.
Farmhouse Garden with views of the Wrekin and the Stretton Hills. Comprising several garden ‘rooms’ connected by gravelled walkways interspersed with ample seating opportunities. Unusual features inc a raised scree terrace, a rose pergola and bed with 40 varieties of English shrub roses, a two sided herbaceous walk, an elevated viewing deck, a cactus house and self-sufficient allotment beds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 14 September for groups of between 10 and 40.
Created over the past 18 years by current owners from open sloping lawn, into garden ‘rooms’. ⅕ acre garden on the site of a former smithy dating back to the 1700’s. Cottage garden: roses, perennials, evergreen shrubs. Vegetable garden: raised beds, asparagus border, central pergola, pretty potting shed. Yew garden: topiary, ‘castle wall’ hedge. Front garden parterre and water features. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 May to 28 September for groups of up to 12.
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