A country house garden and wider historic landscape setting the scene for the Cluniac Priory gatehouse. Old ham stone walls together with a strong green structure gently restrain the exuberant planting. Towards the top of the garden a small arboretum has been planted with a view looking down on the ancient pastures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 30 June for groups of between 15 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 from 2 June to 1 August for groups of up to 40.
A lovely 10 acre garden with glorious views over the surrounding countryside. The garden has many features of interest inc formal planting, water and wildlife areas, a kitchen garden and greenhouse, soft fruits and large orchard. Over 1000 trees all set within the extensive lawns and 7 lakes and ponds. Seating areas throughout the gardens and on the beautiful terraces. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to September for groups of between 10 and 30.
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. On 14th June Somerset Hardy Plant Society are holding a Plant Fair with many top nurseries selling interesting plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 May to 19 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 50 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 from 16 June to 29 June for groups of between 10 and 20.
Bath In Bloom Award Winner 2024. Idyllic rural cottage garden set in peaceful countryside. Sublime mix of thoughtful planting, natural areas reflect historical and modern heritage of this secluded acre. Natural hedges with 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 2 June to 25 July for groups of up to 10.
One acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs provide year-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 350 varieties of snowdrops. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September.
Nestled between the Blackdown & Quantock hills, sits this stunning 1 acre plantsman’s garden. Rural countryside surrounds the garden, and with a cottage feel you will find a plethora of different plants to suit all tastes, island beds with unusual perennials, shrubs, old roses and specimen trees. There is somewhere for all to just sit back and relax, and let the tranquillity infiltrate your senses. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
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. Not suitable for those of limited mobility or small children. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 22 April to 4 July.
⅔ acre part walled rural garden with babbling brook and 4 acre traditional cider orchard, with views. Specimen hollies, copper beech, paulownia, yew and poplar. Pergolas, arbour and numerous seats. Mixed informal shrub and perennial beds with many unusual plants. Many pots planted with shrubs, hardy and half-hardy perennials. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 21 September for groups of between 10 and 40.
A plantsman’s walled village garden of approx 1 acre that was gutted in 2021 and started from scratch – large trees brought in from Holland gave it immediate structure. The garden is laid out in 3 sections with many unusual plants. Herbaceous borders, sunken gravel garden and a mound with grasses and spring bulbs. A garden continuously changing for lovers of structure and experimentation. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 28 September.
Four acre garden started from fields in 1998. Extensive mixed beds with shrubs, perennials and annuals. Over 80 different roses, and many salvias and dahlias later in the season. 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 September for groups of up to 20.
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 (link to full list can be found under Extended Description on NGS website); those trees not available to Bampfylde Warre at Hestercombe in C18. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.
Two delightful separate gardens, both with extensive lawns, mature trees, rose beds, rustic topiary, a Victorian spring fed swimming pool and ponds. Garden layout dates from 1835 when the Napier family enlarged the main house and acquired the house next door. Next door, Pennard Plants, will also open for plant purchasing. On offer is a selection of edible plants, fruit trees, herbs and seeds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September 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 and magnolias add to the spring colour. Plenty of seating areas to enjoy the panoramic views over Chew Valley. Opens for By Arrangement visits in April for groups of up to 30.
¼ acre plantswoman’s cottage garden on the site of the former village millpond, exuberantly planted to create a romantic atmosphere with emphasis on scent, colour, form and texture creating a wildlife haven. The garden is enthusiastically maintained by the owner on three levels, with a bog garden on the lower level, planted with bold waterside architectural perennials. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to 29 June for groups of between 10 and 20.
This is an old farmhouse surrounded by farmland with beautiful views of the Quantocks beyond. Parts of the garden are still being constructed. There are formal and informal areas herbaceous borders and a walled kitchen garden. The arboretum borders a 5 acre lake with abundant wildlife. There are steps and boggy areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October for groups of up to 30.
Our garden is a haven for wildlife. 28 yrs 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 from May to 6 September for groups of 10+.
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