2½ acres of mainly walled gardens on sloping site provide the setting for Cluniac Medieval Priory gatehouse. Interesting plants inc roses, shrubs, grasses, clematis. Herbaceous borders, white garden, gravel garden. Small arboretum. Pond for wildlife – frogs, newts, dragonflies. Fine mulberry, walnut and monkey puzzle trees. Seats for resting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10th May to 28th June for groups of between 10 and 30.
Secluded hillside garden with wonderful views as far as Wales. The lower garden has large herbaceous borders, a sizeable wildlife pond and 2 greenhouses filled with RSA succulents. The middle garden has mixed borders, wild spotted orchids on the lawn, allotment area and a small orchard. The upper garden has a spring fed watercourse with ponds, and many terraces with different planting schemes. Opens for By Arrangement visits for June and July for groups of up to 40.
Plantswoman’s and designer’s garden of two parts – one a riot of colour through kitchen terraces, potager leading to wildflower orchard; the other a calm contemporary amphitheatre with large herbaceous borders and interesting trees and shrubs. Always changing. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18th May to 15th September for groups of 15+.
Classic formal garden demonstrating the effective use of structure with parterre, knot garden, pleached lime walk, formal pond, herbaceous borders, orchard and wildflower planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
Designed and maintained by the owner, this 48 yr-old award winning 1 acre garden has been planted for year-round interest with wildlife in mind. Colour themed island beds, shrub and herbaceous borders, unusual perennials, shrubs, old roses and an area of specimen trees. Lots of hidden areas, brilliant for hide and seek! Vegetable and flower cutting garden, greenhouses, nature ponds. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of 5+.
Bath In Bloom Gold Award Winner 2023. Idyllic rural garden set in peaceful countryside. Sublime mix of thoughtful planting, natural areas reflect historical and modern heritage of this secluded acre. Natural hedges and uninterrupted fields form the backdrop to the gentle calm of the design. Glorious spring flowers give way to peonies, lavender and formal rose garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6th May to 9th August for groups of up to 15.
1 acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, clematis, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs to provide year-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 350 varieties of snowdrops. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September.
A secluded third of an acre secret walled garden hidden behind the High Street in Wincanton on a no through road. Box hedges, topiary, a formal kitchen garden with fruit trees, a fernery, glasshouses, and a lawn flanked by herbaceous borders and shrubs. Designed by an architect, the striking layout leads the visitor from one notional ‘room’ to another. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 5 and 30.
Rural fields and mature trees surround this 1 acre informal garden offering views of the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. Magnificent hostas and heathers, colourful flower beds, hydrangeas and roses and a trickling stream. Relax with home-made refreshments on sunny or shaded seating admiring the views and birdsong. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th May to 4th August for groups of between 10 and 20.
Boasting stunning views of the Somerset Levels, Burrow Mump and Glastonbury Tor this 6 acre garden offers plenty of interest, inc a standing stone. Enjoy woodland walks, varied borders, flowering meadow and several ponds. There are greenhouses, orchards, a new produce garden and newly built large gravel garden. Garden is mostly level with gentle sloping paths down through meadow. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to June for groups of between 5 and 30.
Extending over 5 acres, this sloping Exmoor garden inc ponds, a water garden, woodland planting, borders and meadow areas. There are magnificent mature trees and old rhododendrons. Spring highlights are the thousands of tulips and other bulbs as well as flowering shrubs and trees; magnolia, cornus and viburnum among others. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 27th June for groups of between 8 and 30.
In a rural hilltop location, this 1 acre garden surrounds an old cottage. It has different areas of interest throughout which inc many mixed borders, large wildlife pond, wildflower areas, an orchard, cutting patch, beautiful mature trees and a hovel with exotic-style planting inspired by Great Dixter. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18th May to 29th June for groups of between 10 and 20.
Four acre garden started from fields in 1998. Extensive mixed beds with shrubs, perennials and annuals. Over 80 different roses. Small arboretum area inc many different cornus, rowans, hawthorns, oaks and birches. Pond, large vegetable and fruit areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to October for groups of between 5 and 30.
Unusual 5 acre garden embracing C17 house (not open) Natural pond and 90ft water lily pond. A plantsman’s garden notable for the aesthetics of its planting especially its 300+ rare and unusual tree cultivars: the best collection of broad leaf and conifer specimens in Western Somerset. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7th April to October.
Nynehead Court was the home of the Sandford family from 1590-1902. The 14 acres of gardens are noted for specimen trees, and there will be a garden tour with the Head Gardener at 2pm (pls wear suitable footwear). Nynehead is now a private residential care home. The garden combines Victorian formality with natural style further into the parkland inc spring bulbs in managed grassland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th January to 16th December for groups of between 10 and 30.
Organically gardened and planted to encourage wildlife. Bordered by a stream and mixed hedges, our acre of hillside cottage garden is carpeted with seasonal bulbs, primroses and hellebores in spring, roses and hardy geraniums in summer. Plenty of seating areas to enjoy the panoramic views over Chew Valley. Opp our cottage, in the corner of the field, our wildlife area with pond develops with interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th April to 30th April for groups of up to 30.
Our garden is a haven for wildlife. 27yrs ago, a once bustling concrete farmyard grew into a tranquil ½ acre garden. Planned, created and still evolving today to provide enjoyment of colour and form for year-round enjoyment. Structured design integrates house, lawn and garden with the landscape. Wonderful views, ha-ha, specimen trees, mixed borders, hydrangea bed, hardy geraniums and roses. Opens for By Arrangement visits for June and July for groups of 10+.
Layout and planting began in 2003 by a garden designer and a painter. 4 acres comprising 3 distinct gardens around house with exuberant mixed herbaceous and shrub borders leading to a meadow and orchard with wildflowers, masses of spring bulbs, species roses and lilacs. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.
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