Though not a large garden, this is somewhere to escape to and relax. The owner’s love of vibrant colours is reflected in the garden, which is filled with cherished plants, glorious blooms, and attractive scents. As you walk through a series of outdoor rooms, you will discover a mix of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and roses. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of up to 10.
A plantswoman’s country garden set on a 3½ acre sloping chalk site in a charming rural setting with delightful views. Many areas of interest inc a rockery with water feature, raised ericaceous bed, prairie style bank, foliage plants, woodland walk, fernery, and folly. Large mixed herbaceous and shrub borders are planted for dry, alkaline soil and widespread interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 May to 18 July.
A 4 acre country garden lovingly created over 20 yrs. Formal planting close to the house, less so across a rough lawn and mown paths in 2 acre wildflower meadow. A vibrant vegetable patch with interesting produce, and in good weather years, there is water in the pond. Sustainability and biodiversity are all important. Awarded Gold in the Nature Champion category by Guildford in Bloom in 2025. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 May to 13 July for groups of between 10 and 25.
A lovely, large spring garden with an arboretum, two well-stocked ponds, and a large collection of hellebores and spring flowers. Pots are planted with colourful displays. A small Gothic folly, built by the owner. Herbaceous borders filled with grasses, perennials, and spring bulbs, along with a parterre, a bed of wild daffodils, prairie style planting in summer, and a new wildflower garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to June for groups of between 10 and 30.
A 1 acre enthusiast’s atmospheric and tranquil garden, divided into rooms with year-round interest. Features inc herbaceous borders, a dramatic white garden, specimen trees and shrubs, a gravel garden with water feature, a small kitchen garden, fruit cage, two wells, ornamental ponds, a herb parterre, and the Millennium rose, iris, and hollyhock garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 12 and 40.
An established two acre woodland garden with a variety of specimen trees and a woodland walk. Two wildflower meadows as well as more formal beds, with many benches to pause and enjoy the surroundings. We are as sustainable as possible, using compost created from Retreat food waste and no pesticides to support nature. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 May to 15 May for groups of between 5 and 15.
This 1½ acre garden offers breathtaking views to the South Downs. Originally planted in the 1920s, it has since been adapted and enhanced. Several mature trees and shrubs inc a copper beech, a Canadian maple, magnolias, azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, wisterias, Berberis ‘Georgei’, Vitex agnus-castus, fuchsias, hibiscus, potentillas, mahonias, a fig tree and a walnut tree. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of 10+.
Idyllic 5 acre woodland garden. Plantsman’s collection of rhododendrons and azaleas inc rare species collected in the Himalayas and hybrids raised by the family. Everything from alpine dwarfs to architectural large leaved trees. Ponds, stream and companion plantings inc sorbus, magnolias and Japanese acers, and many recent new plantings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 April to 23 May for groups of 10+.
The great feature of this 2 acre traditional country garden is its remarkable 200 yr old serpentine walls. Once designed to shelter tender plants, they now serve as the perfect backdrop for vibrant planting. The current owners have set out to create a peaceful, tranquil garden that inc large herbaceous borders, an orchard, gravel planting, and a variety of attractive trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 June to 30 August for groups of between 10 and 25.
Terraced plants persons garden designed for year-round interest. Gorgeous planting all set off by harmonious landscaping. Many urns and pots give seasonal displays. Several water features add tranquil sound. Stunning colour combinations excite. Dahlias and begonias a favourite. Beautiful Griffin Glasshouse housing the exotic. Many inspirational ideas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July.
Established trees, rhododendrons, and yew hedges create a framework for the far-reaching views of the Surrey Hills. Small Japanese garden, walled flower garden, orchard, and two formal lawns featuring Piet Oudolf inspired beds. Walks on the estate inc field tracks, a lake with bridges, quiet ancient woodland, and stunning views towards Ranmore from the trig point. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 10 July for groups of between 10 and 50.
A 1½ acre garden, gradually being remodelled by its current owner, a garden designer. It is divided into different areas surrounding a historic cottage, each with its own function and type of planting. Features inc mixed borders, meadows, a wildlife pond, gravel planting, grass borders, fruit and vegetables, and an exotic area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 28 August for groups of up to 25.
Romantic disarray. A naturalistic garden on the wild side, featuring many mature and interesting trees. A short path leads through woodland to a dovecote. Informal planting contrasts with formal topiary, box, and garlanded cisterns. Colourful courtyard, conservatory, pond with fountain, whitebeam avenue, circular gravel garden, gipsy caravan garden, green wall, and stumpery. Espaliered crab apples. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 10+.
A delightful garden with borders arranged with colour in mind: silvers and white, olive trees blend with nicotiana and senecio. A weeping silver birch leads to the oranges and yellows of a tropical bed with large bottle brush, hardy palms, and Fatsia japonica. Large rockery and an informal pond. There is a display of hostas, Cytisus battandieri, and a selection of grasses in an island bed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 14 August for groups of between 10 and 30.
A garden designed by a registered nutritionist to produce and display a wide variety of edible plants, inc fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plants used for infusions. There are trees, shrubs, tubers, perennials, and annuals. Over 100 types of edible species and more than 200 varieties are grown throughout the year. These inc unusual food plants, as well as heritage and unusual coloured varieties. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 6 and 20.
A garden that is worth visiting for its setting alone. Sitting high on the North Downs, it enjoys beautiful views of the South Downs and is approached through a 10 acre deer park. Set within approx 3 acres, the garden features a large pond and an established rose garden. Recent additions inc fire pits, vegetable patch, stream, tropical pergola, and a terraced wildflower lawn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 March to 30 October for groups of 10+.
In spring a myriad of small bulbs, specialist daffodils and an assortment of many pots of tulips. In May azaleas and Iris sibirica. Choice perennials follow together with annuals to ensure colour until Sept. Plenty of seating plus a large conservatory to seat fourteen. A garden for all seasons. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to August for groups of 5+.
1 acre garden restored to its original 1920s design. Formal front garden with island beds and shrub borders. Unusual large rock garden and mixed borders with collection of beautiful, slug-free hostas, uncommon woodland perennials, and acid loving plants. A new shrub border and a stumpery. There is lots for children to enjoy, inc a play area, Wendy house, and an amazing treehouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 23 February to 15 August for groups of between 10 and 20.
Delightful 1⅓ acre peaceful haven with a cottage garden feel. A multi-roomed garden maintaining constant interest with its different areas. Visitors can meander along gravel paths to the mixed herbaceous borders, vegetable beds, and orchard. The oak gazebo with fire pit is a perfect place to sit whilst listening to the birds in the woodland. Sorry, no dogs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 29 June to 27 July for groups of between 10 and 35.
Forty-three years in the making, this is a true plant lover’s garden with a collection of unusual trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs. Two ponds are nestled within 5 acres of ancient oak woodland, creating a wildlife paradise. Please be aware that paths and grassy areas may become muddy and slippery in wet weather. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 February to 30 October for groups of up to 20.
A country garden created by the owners since 1987. 1 acre of charming, rambling gardens surrounds a C16 house (not open). Herbaceous borders and a stream with ducks and geese. Orchard with a wild garden, and plentiful seats and benches to stop for contemplation. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.
A ⅓ acre plot within the village of Lightwater, hidden away behind the house built for George Waterer and his family in 1931. Garden designed and laid out in the 1930s by the Waterer family, who were nursery owners and now own Crocus. Restored and gardened by Trevor and Alison Millard since 1997. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 April to 1 September.
6 acre garden surrounded by woodlands planted in 1930s with mature and rare rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and magnolias, underplanted with bluebells, lilies and dogwood. Extensive lawns and sunken pond garden. Working stables and sand school. Lovely Queen Anne House (not open) covered with listed Magnolia grandiflora. Victorian design glasshouse, and new planting round garden room. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 April to 19 June for groups of between 10 and 50.
1½ acre country garden with island beds of perennials and ancient bluebell wood. Wildlife friendly with a butterfly corner, a stream running the length of the garden, and many beautiful mature trees. Front garden with many pots and courtyard. Sunny sitting areas to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of between 6 and 20.
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