Classic Gardens

Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 8 wonderful gardens. Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens. Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.

This beautiful corner of the West Country, offers so much to all those who delight in gardening and fine countryside.

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Barrington Court

Beautiful gardens inspired by Gertrude Jekyll. Enchanting formal walled garden laid out in a series of contrasting "rooms" with separate colour themes identifying each. .

Cothay Manor

This magical, romantic, garden surrounds what is said to be the most perfect example of a small classic medieval manor. Many garden rooms, each a garden in itself, are set off the 200yd yew walk.

One of England's best loved privately owned gardens created by the celebrated plantswoman, the late Margery Fish. Her talent for combining old-fashioned and contemporary plants in a relaxed and informal way has created a gardens of immense beauty and charm.

Forde Abbey

Enjoy Forde Abbey's 30 acres of award winning informal gardens with the vivid herbaceous borders, mature trees and wide sloping lawns.

Hestercombe Gardens

Lose yourself in 40 acres of walks, streams and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces, woodlands, cascades and views that take your breath away.

Lower Severalls

An enchanting and original garden set in front of an 18th Century Hamstone farmhouse.

Lytes Cary

Once the home of medieval herbalist Henry Lyte, this medieval manor house is surrounded by an enchanting garden.

The Walled Gardens of Cannington

The Walled Gardens lie within the grounds of a medieval Priory, and many of its fine buildings remain.