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By Arrangement gardens in Surrey

If you’re looking to organise a private visit to a garden, whether it be for a local group or for friends and family, a By Arrangement can provide something a little different. In Surrey there’s a range of gardens available for private By Arrangement visits, find out more below.

29 Applegarth Avenue

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. Opens By Arrangement in June for groups of between 1 and 5.

Ashcombe

Plantaholics 1½ acre wildlife friendly sloping garden on chalk and flint. Enclosed ⅓ acre cottage garden with large borders of roses, delphiniums and clematis. Opens By Arrangement from June to September for groups of 10+.

Ashleigh Grange

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. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of all sizes.

15 The Avenue

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. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 10 and 50.

Bridge End Cottage

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 vegetable patch. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 1 and 25.

Caxton House

Lovely large spring garden with arboretum, two well-stocked ponds, large collection of hellebores and spring flowers. Pots planted with colourful displays, plants. Opens By Arrangement from March to August for groups of between 10 and 75.

2 Chinthurst Lodge

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 parterre garden. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 10 and 50.

Coldharbour House

This 1½ acre garden offers breathtaking views to the South Downs. Originally planted in the 1920s, it has since been adapted and enhanced. Opens By Arrangement from April to October for groups of 10+.

Coverwood Lakes

14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with four lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fine trees. Opens By Arrangement from April to September for groups of 20+.

The Garth Pleasure Grounds

Mature 9 acre Pleasure Grounds created by Walter Godfrey in 1919, present an idyllic setting surrounding the former parish workhouse refurbished in Edwardian style. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 5 and 30.

Heathside

Terraced, plants persons garden, designed for year-round interest. Gorgeous planting all set off by harmonious landscaping. Many urns and pots give seasonal displays. Opens By Arrangement all year round for groups of all sizes.

Little Orchards

1¾ acre set in the magnificent Surrey Hills landscape. The garden has a wealth of different natural habitats to encourage wildlife, and planting areas which come alive through the different seasons. Opens By Arrangement from April to September for groups of 20+.

1 Marsh Cottages

Established cottage garden, colour themed borders with year-round interest. Sunken patio, raised vegetable beds, greenhouse, potting shed and garden room attached to the house for tender plants. Opens By Arrangement from June to September for groups of between 5 and 10.

3 Marsh Cottages

Cottage style garden with mainly herbaceous perennials and brick paths leading to a circular lawn. The garden is arranged in rooms leading to a small cutting and vegetable garden and a shade garden to the rear of the property. Opens By Arrangement from June to September for groups of between 5 and 10.

Moleshill House

Romantic, naturalistic garden on the wild side. Short woodland path leads from dovecote to beehives. Informal planting contrasts with formal topiary, box and garlanded cisterns. Opens By Arrangement from April to August for groups of between 10 and 50.

Monks Lantern

A delightful garden with borders arranged with colour in mind; silvers and white, olive trees blend together 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. Opens By Arrangement from June to September for groups of between 1 and 20.

The Nutrition Garden

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. Opens By Arrangement for July and August for groups of between 1 and 20.

Oaklands

A middle sized garden surrounded by natural woodland and featured in Surrey Life. Specimen trees, area of large planted pots, pond, folly, colourful herbaceous borders with many areas of interest and plenty of seating areas. Opens By Arrangement from June to August for groups of between 8 and 30.

26 Rowden Road

A small 19 x 8 metre south facing garden, transformed from a plain lawn in spring 2020 to a plant lovers paradise. The owner is a garden designer, and the space is carefully planted with hardy exotics. Opens By Arrangement from June to October for groups of between 1 and 15.

Shamley Wood Estate

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. Opens By Arrangement from March to November for groups of all sizes.

41 Shelvers Way

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 By Arrangement from April to September for groups of 10+.

Shieling

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. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 10 and 25.

Springwood

A constantly evolving former Victorian market garden, now a family home. Beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and Hankley Common from the 1 acre walled garden, planted in a cottage garden style, with mixed borders of roses, lavenders, alliums and perennial flowers. Opens By Arrangement in June for groups of between 5 and 10.

Spurfold

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. Opens By Arrangement for May and June for groups of between 15 and 35.

Tanhouse Farm

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. Opens By Arrangement from June to August for groups of between 8 and 50.

Westways Farm

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. Opens By Arrangement from April to June for groups of between 10 and 50.

The White House

Although our garden is compact and on several levels it is dominated by a beautiful very old oak tree. The garden is full of colour with interesting plants and grasses. Opens By Arrangement from May to July for groups of between 5 and 15.

Woodpeckers

A journey through a horticultural designer’s own garden where plants take centre stage in succession, providing year-round colour and interest. Opens By Arrangement from July to September for groups of between 10 and 30.

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