Designed in 2009, this is a ¾ acre garden oasis in the West Midlands. It has been designed to attract wildlife and has a typical cottage garden feel. Features inc 2 ponds joined by a waterfall, wildflower meadow, wide mixed shrub/herbaceous border with a stepping stone path running through it and small vegetable plot. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September.
A 60 metre long garden on 2 levels designed by Romy Rawlings, a landscape architect. It consists of a number of rooms with informal planting of shrubs and flowers, a fruit area and a small parterre patch of vegetables. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
Beech Hurst is a Regency House with an established 1¼ acre garden inc lawns, woodland areas, many mature and some historic trees, established shrubs, herbaceous borders and a recently added Japanese-inspired garden with a raked gravel bed and a variety of flowering cherries, acers, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. It also has a fine display of late winter and springtime bulbs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th February to June for groups of between 6 and 20.
A beautiful country garden with stunning wildflower meadow, full of orchids in spring and early summer. The 1¼ acre plot is surrounded by mature trees, with herbaceous borders enclosing a large circular lawn. Beyond this, the garden inc a brick and turf labyrinth, a rockery, a pond and bog garden as well as a large raised vegetable plot and garden buildings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of up to 20.
One acre garden surrounding converted public house. Divided into smaller areas with a mix of shrub borders, azalea and fuchsia, herbaceous and bedding, orchard, kitchen garden with large greenhouse. Pergola walk, arch to formal garden with big fish pool, pond, bog garden and lawns. Some unusual carefully chosen trees. Kingsbury Water Park and RSPB Middleton Lakes Reserve located within a mile. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th May to September for groups of between 6 and 25.
Broadacre is a semi-wild garden, managed organically. Attractively landscaped with pools, lawns and trees, beehives, vegetable area and adjoining stream and wildflower meadows. Dorridge cricket club is on the estate. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
Unexpectedly large and mature garden with colour themed shrub and perennial plants immaculately grown. Separate areas for cut flowers, herbs, vegetables and 19 types of fruit, some fan trained. Spectacularly colourful patio pots, a small delightful rockery, pond and wildlife garden. There are many seating areas throughout. Cash only for plant sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th April to 20th July.
Six acre former vicarage gardens, mature and exciting. Colourful herbaceous borders, collection of mature acer palmatum, walled garden, water meadow garden, woodland glade and walk with mix of young and mature specimen trees, inc two notable vintage trees, tranquil grass and bamboo area leading to the swimming pool garden. Several seating areas to enjoy the beautiful and peaceful setting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to November for groups of between 15 and 25.
Almost an acre of trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders densely planted with a designer’s passion for colour and texture. Hidden areas invite you to linger. Gorgeous scented wisteria on 2 sides of the house. Organically managed, providing a haven for birds and other wildlife. Frog pond, treehouse, small vegetable plot and a few venerable old fruit trees from its days as a market garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25th May to 9th June for groups of up to 30.
Large suburban florist’s garden with many unusual plants giving year-round interest. Garden divided into distinct areas, large ornamental garden with ponds and waterfalls, fruit garden and side patio. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31st March to September for groups of up to 30.
Fieldgate is a ¼ acre town garden with lawns, herbaceous borders and formal ponds. It was remodelled by the owners in 2002 and has matured nicely. The borders contain a wide variety of plants and are colourful throughout summer and late into September with asters and dahlias. A small woodland area was created in 2021 planted with shade lovers, ferns and many snowdrops some of which are unusual. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15th September for groups of between 5 and 30.
A small garden with lots of character full of interest and abundance of colour, inc various seating areas to enjoy different aspects and views. The garden has many different types of perennials, hostas, roses and dahlias. A fish pond, water feature plus many more points of interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th June to July for groups of between 6 and 16.
High on a ridge overlooking orchards and golf course with fabulous views to distant hills, this 2¼ acre garden, full of surprises, offers varied planting; sunny gravel with exotic specimens; cool, shady woodland with relaxed perennial groups; romantic green oak pond garden and stone summerhouse; pool with newts and dragonflies. Traditional glasshouse in walled kitchen garden with raised beds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of up to 20.
Discover a tropical garden where dappled sunlight filters through the green canopy above and sounds of a waterfall fills the air. A tropical garden, hidden in a Warwickshire village, densely packed with rare and unusual species, many raised from seed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 23rd June to September for groups of between 5 and 10.
Plant lover’s garden of about ⅓ acre, well-stocked with unusual trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Set in the quiet village of Hunningham with views over the River Leam and surrounding countryside. The garden has been developed over the last 21yrs and inc woodland, exotic and herbaceous borders, raised alpine bed, troughs, pots, wildlife pond, fruit and vegetable plot. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 20.
Tucked away next to Waverley Wood, Oak House enjoys a walled garden that has been landscaped and extended over 30 years. The garden is split on 2 levels with seating areas allowing for relaxed appreciation of every aspect of the garden, with peaceful places to sit, ponder and enjoy. A focal point is the large terracotta urn, over 60 years old, which delivers vertical interest and the summerhouse and arbour which face each other diagonally across the garden. The curved borders have a wide range of planting creating distinct areas which surround the lawn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to October for groups of up to 10.
Garden cultivated from nothing into a little oasis. Measuring 18ft x 70ft. It’s small but packed with interesting and unusual plants, water features and seven seating areas. The council land in front of the house has been cultivated. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year for groups of up to 15.
Stunning town garden divided into areas with different features. A garden with unusual trees and intensively planted borders. Walk to the end of the garden and step into a Japanese themed garden complete with pond, fish and traditional style bridge. Sit on the shaded decking area. A garden to attract bees and butterflies with plenty of places to relax. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th June to 7th September for groups of between 10 and 40.
A plantsman’s garden set in 1½ acres a great variety of plants. Large areas of shade plantings. Over 300 different snowdrops, anemone nemorosa, erythroniums, ferns and geraniums. A dwarf conifer rockery with a range of choice bulbs and herbaceous borders. Vegetable beds. Autumn brings mass plantings of Cyclamen to the party. There is a large area dedicated to propagation of more unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September.