Ten acres of mature feature gardens. Each of the large gardens are unique and reflect the beauty, style and inspiration of the 1920’s Arts and Crafts movement. Typically the gardens reflect the fashion for creating a ‘Room Outside’ that offers a personal vista and experience, dependant on where one stands Read more [...]
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Minterne Gardens
The Minterne Valley was landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. They contain a unique collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs, Cherries, Maples Read more [...]
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Mapperton Gardens
Mapperton Gardens is a romantic valley garden deep into a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoilt countryside. The valley gardens at Mapperton reflect at least three periods of history. On the upper level, close to the house, is the Italianate garden laid out by Ethel Labouchere in her Read more [...]
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Hilltop Garden
Hilltop’s south facing garden is a gorgeous riot of colour and scent, the 250 year old thatched cottage barely visible amongst the greenery and flowers. Unusual annuals and perennials grow alongside traditional and familiar plants like phlox, roses, asters and dahlias boldly combine to make a spectacular display. The focus Read more [...]