Bramble Cottage is a mainly topiary garden created and looked after by us for the last 26 years. We have box parterres and a formal rose garden as well as yew topiary. It is a ¾ of an acre site in Shropshire with a yew topiary avenue, 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 between 20 and 30.
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 15th April to 14th 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 June to 3rd August.
Two acres nestling in South Shropshire hills. Self-sufficient vegetable plot. Chickens in orchard, foxes permitting. Large herbaceous borders. Dewpond surrounded by purple elder, irises, candelabra primulas and dieramas. Large selection of fragrant roses. Wendy house for children. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14th April to 18th August for groups of 10+.
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 31st August to 18th October for groups of up to 20.
About an acre garden backed by 150 year old oak trees. The six year old garden planted by the owner, is looking more mature and with many new features. Fruit trees, ornamental trees, silver birches, shrub beds, hedges, pergolas with roses and wisteria, perennial beds. A wildlife area with natural pond. A peaceful but colourful garden to wander in. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June 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 water features, pergolas, oriental garden, hosta garden, alpine and herb beds and a productive vegetable garden and greenhouse. Many established trees and shrubs and shady plant area. New “secret garden” should be ready for opening in 2024. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August 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 27th July to the end of August for groups of between 10 and 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 from January to 30th December for groups of between 15 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 15th March to November 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 15th June to 8th September for groups of up to 12.
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 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 24th February to 28th 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 April to 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 29th September for groups of 5+.
The garden extends to ⅕ acre, situated in a rural location. The main garden comprises a long border and island beds with cottage style planting, all colour themed to flow throughout the seasons. Box and yew punctuate the planting. Other features inc a fish pond and productive vegetable plot. The back garden is planted predominantly with shade tolerant plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th June to 26th July for groups of up to 30.
A woodland garden with stunning panoramic views of the Clee Hills and Teme Valley. Mature trees inc: azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. Wildlife ponds and wildflower meadow. There are plenty of seats to enjoy the views. Walking around you will find a ruined bothy and Japanese stream garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to June.
Set in 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 (4 years) are enjoying editing and developing the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th February to 15th September for groups of up to 20.
A revived, old vicarage garden: a slow retrieval and recovery revealing a wealth of features and plants chosen by plantsmen vicars: buddleia globosa fascinates bees and butterflies; glorious oriental poppies fascinate visitors. ‘The Tree’, an enormous Leyland cypress (5th biggest girth in the world); the most dramatic feature is a formal wisteria allee with alliums – a symphony of mauve and purple. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of up to 30.
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 from 2nd April to September for groups of between 15 and 50.
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 February to October for groups of between 6 and 60.
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 Corve Dale, with veg, herbaceous borders, a small parterre and pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 15th July.
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