Not a large garden but somewhere to escape to and relax. The owner’s love of vibrant colours is reflected in the garden which is full of cherished plants, glorious blooms and attractive scents. Walking through a series of outdoor rooms, you will discover a mixture of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and roses. Best seen in early summer. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of up to 10.
Rose lovers, 1⅓ acre wildlife friendly, sloping garden on chalk and flint. Enclosed ⅓ acre cottage garden with large borders of roses, delphiniums and clematis. Amphibian pond. Secluded decking and patio area with colourful acers and views over garden and Boxhill. Gravel bed of salvia and day lilies. House (not open) surrounded by banked flower beds and lawn leading to bee and butterfly garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of 10+.
Plant lover’s chalk garden on 3½ acre sloping site in charming rural setting with delightful views. Many areas of interest inc rockery and water feature, raised ericaceous bed, prairie style bank, foliage plants, woodland walk, fernery and folly. Large mixed herbaceous and shrub borders planted for dry alkaline soil and widespread interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July.
A contemporary garden designed by RHS Chelsea Gold Medal Winner, Marcus Barnett. Four levels divided into rooms by beech hedging and columns: formal entertaining area, contemporary outdoor room, lawn and wildflower meadow. Over 100 hostas hug the house. Silver birch, cloud pruned box, ferns, grasses, tall bearded irises, contemporary sculptures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 14th July for groups of between 10 and 50.
A 2 acre country garden with different areas of interest inc perennial borders, mature trees, pond and streams, small herb parterre, fruit trees and a colourful vegetable patch. An adjacent 2 acre field was sown with perennial wildflower seed in May 2013 and has flowered each summer since. There is a lot of interest and much to be enjoyed in this garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th May to July for groups of between 10 and 25.
Lovely large spring garden with arboretum, two well-stocked ponds, large collection of hellebores and spring flowers. Pots planted with colourful displays, plants. Small Gothic Folly built by owner. Herbaceous borders with grasses, perennials and spring bulbs, parterre, bed with wild daffodils and prairie style planting in summer, and new wildflower garden in arboretum. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th April to August for groups of between 10 and 40.
1 acre enthusiast’s atmospheric and tranquil garden divided into rooms with year-round interest. Herbaceous borders, dramatic white garden, specimen trees and shrubs, gravel garden with new water feature, small kitchen garden, fruit cage, two wells, ornamental ponds, herb parterre and millennium rose, iris and hollyhock garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15th July for groups of between 10 and 40.
An established 2 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 stop for a minute and enjoy. We are as sustainable as possible, using compost created from the Retreat food waste and no pesticides to support nature. We have beehives, bats, hedgehogs and butterflies. Our natural pond has dragonflies, mayflies and newts. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th May to 18th May for groups of between 6 and 30.
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+.
14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with four lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fine trees. 3½ acre lakeside arboretum. Marked trail through the 180 acre working farm with Hereford cows and calves, sheep and horses, extensive views of the surrounding hills. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th April to September for groups of 20+.
Mature 9 acre Pleasure Grounds created by Walter Godfrey in 1919, present an idyllic setting surrounding the former parish workhouse refurbished in Edwardian style. The formal gardens, enchanting nuttery, a spinney with many mature trees and a pond attract wildlife. Wonderful bluebells in spring. The woodland gardens and beautiful borders are full of colour and fragrance for year-round pleasure. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6th May to 1st October for groups of between 10 and 40.
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 all year.
Ichi-Coo Park is unlike any garden you’ve ever visited. It glories in shapes and shades of green, layered into the hillside, painted onto the natural background of the Sussex Weald. It is an eclectic collection of plants, trees and water, spaces, forms and vistas, habitats and sanctuaries. A place for reflection, for relaxation, oh and a plane spotter’s dream. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5th May to 29th September for groups of 50+.
Established trees and shrubs shape the layout of the garden creating stunning vistas and quiet areas. Azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias are followed by roses to continue the colour until the herbaceous plants bloom. The white topiary garden with fish pond brings calm and the kitchen garden, greenhouses, orchard and fruit cage bring seasonal changes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th April to 14th June for groups of 25+.
A tranquil and meditative garden with architectural/jungle planting style that comes to its best in late summer. Lush, bold foliage, striking contrasts and showy specimen plants reflect the owner’s love for the unusual. Lots of little quirky creatures are hidden around two ponds in a playful way for visitors to discover. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th August to 15th September for groups of between 5 and 10.
Romantic disarray. Naturalistic garden on the wild side. Short woodland path leads from dovecote to beehives. Informal planting contrasts with formal topiary, box and garlanded cisterns. Colourful courtyard, conservatory, pond with fountain, pleached avenue, circular gravel garden, gipsy caravan garden, green wall and stumpery. Espaliered crab apples. Chickens and bees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 40.
A garden designed by a registered nutritionist to produce and display a wide variety of edible plants inc fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plants for infusions. There are trees, shrubs, tubers, perennials and annual plants. Over 100 types of edible plants and over 200 varieties are grown throughout the yr. These inc unusual food plants, heritage varieties and unusual coloured varieties. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 1st September for groups of up to 20.
Nestling in woodland, this ½ acre garden has been imaginatively designed from scratch by the enthusiastic owners. There are many areas to enjoy inc Koi pond and bridge, 40 metre curved pergola with climbing plants and hanging baskets, mature specimen trees, large planted pots, folly and colourful herbaceous borders. Many hidden extras to discover and plentiful seating. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 8 and 35.
12 acres of garden surrounding the Old Vicarage in Frensham. The garden consists of 2 acres of herbaceous borders and lawns adjacent to the house. Steep slopes lead to the less formal grounds with large pond and the River Wey. Mown paths cut through the water meadows and small woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to 16th June for groups of between 20 and 40.
A relative newcomer, this garden is worth visiting just for the setting! Sitting high on the North Downs, the garden enjoys beautiful views of the South Downs and is approached through a 10 acre deer park. Set within approx 3 acres, there is a large pond and established rose garden. More recent additions inc fire pits, vegetable patch, stream, tropical pergola and terraced wildflower lawn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to November.
In spring a myriad of small bulbs, specialist daffodils and an assortment of many pots of tulips. Choice perennials follow together with annuals to ensure colour well into Sept. A garden for all seasons. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 5 and 30.
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 and uncommon woodland perennials and acid loving plants, a new shrub border and a stumpery. Lots for children to do with play area, Wendy house and amazing treehouse. Plant list provided for visitors. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25th February to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
1⅓ acre garden lovingly transformed over the last 10 yrs into a peaceful haven of different garden rooms with a cottage garden feel. Surefooted visitors can meander along gravel paths to the mixed herbaceous borders, raised vegetable beds, and orchard. The oak gazebo is a perfect place to sit whilst listening to the native birds in the woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27th June to 6th September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A surprising garden, on the edge of a woodland, enjoying open views of adjacent fields. Formal and informal areas are scaled to complement a late Georgian gatehouse. Mass planting offsets selected specimens, mostly chosen for their pollen and nectar that helps sustain the resident honey bees. An enclosed vegetable garden with greenhouse, a flock of Shetland sheep and poultry add interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits for August for groups of between 12 and 25.
2½ acres, large herbaceous and shrub borders, formal pond with Cambodian Buddha head, sunken gravel garden with topiary box and water feature, terraces, beautiful lawns, mature rhododendrons, azaleas, woodland paths, and gazebos. Garden contains a collection of Indian elephants and other objets d’art. Topiary garden and formal lawn area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of between 15 and 30.
Country garden created by owners since 1987. 1 acre of charming rambling gardens surrounding a C16 house (not open). Herbaceous borders, small lake and stream with ducks and geese. Orchard with wild garden with plentiful seats and benches to stop for contemplation. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
Artist’s garden designed to surprise, delight and amuse. Formal planting, herb and knot garden. Numerous examples of topiary combine beautifully with the wildflower river walk. Japanese and water gardens, hosta beds, rose, apple and willow arches, treehouse and fairy grotto all continue the playful quality especially enjoyed by children. Local pub within walking distance. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 6 and 40.
6 acre garden surrounded by woodlands planted in 1930s with mature and some 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. New planting round garden room. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 29th April to 7th June for groups of between 10 and 50.
West End has a beautiful village green, complete with a duck pond, and nearby is Garsons Farm and the recently transformed Prince of Wales public house. Our garden is on several levels and at the centre is a mature oak tree. There are many peaceful spots to rest and contemplate the vibrant planting, an unusual water feature and various sculptures. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 29th June to 2nd August for groups of between 5 and 15.
Groups love the hidden surprises in this romantic cottage garden with tumbling roses, topiary and scented Magnolia grandiflora. Enjoy discovering a sensory haven of sun and shade with wildlife pond, hidden dell, fernery and loggia. Secret cutting garden with raised beds, vegetables, fruit trees and potting shed patio. Opens for By Arrangement visits for June for groups of up to 25.
A journey through a horticultural designer’s own garden where plants take centre stage in succession, providing year-round colour and interest. Three rooms, each with a different planting style and purpose: vibrant colours in the jewel’s amphitheatre, leafy textures and pastels in the social room, glasshouse and grow your own productive area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd May to 9th September for groups of between 10 and 35.
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 home-made teas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd April to July for groups of between 6 and 15.