Gertrude Jekyll's influence is seen in this formal garden laid out in a series of "rooms" around a lovely Tudor manor house.
Barrington,
Ilminster,
Somerset,
England,
TA19 0NQ
Classic medieval manor house dating from 1480 is open to groups only, but the 1920s gardens within the original yew hedges are charming.
Greenham,
Wellington,
Somerset,
England,
TA21 0JR
12 acres of gardens surrounding a lovely 15th century manor house. A yew walk leads to a variety of garden rooms, with a bog garden, cottage garden, river walk, and lovely old trees. Top rating in the Good Garden Guide.
Cothay Manor,
Nr Wellington Greenham,
Somerset,
England,
TA21 0JR
Perhaps the best example anywhere of an English cottage garden; the informal planting scheme was developed by Margery Fish in the period from 1940-1960. A 17th c malthouse stands within the garden. Regular gardening courses held
South Petherton,
Somerset,
England,
TA13 5HH
Gardens surrounding an old manor house set between the Brendon and Quantock Hills; features a bog garden, butterfly garden, scent garden, herb garden, fish pond, shrub roses, perrenials, and a secret garden with a white theme.
Tolland,
Lydeard St Lawrence,
Nr Taunton,
Somerset,
England,
TA4 3PN
This delightful Edwardian garden is the happy result of a collaboration by Sir Edwin Luytens and Gertrude Jekyll; the earlier 40-acre Georgian landscape garden, in which these formal gardens sit, was created by Copelstone Warre Bampfylde. Woodland walks, temple, waterfalls, and breathtaking views across the vale of Taunton.
Cheddon Fitzpaine,
Taunton,
Somerset,
England,
TA2 8LG
Developed on 2.5 acres, this delightful modern garden of an 18th century farmhouse features innovative elements like the octagonal summerhouse with the "green" roof of Sedum, and the giant living Dogwood basket, as well as traditional borders and island beds.
Crewkerne,
Somerset,
England,
TA18 7NX
Terraced garden dates from 1909. Established yew hedges, mixed borders, roses. 7-acre arboretum on the other side of the Old Bristol Road.
Old Bristol Road,
Wells,
Somerset,
England,
BA5 3AQ
Alexander Pope and 'Capability' Brown were instrumental in designing this 18th century landscape garden close to Bath city centre. A series of lakes follow the green valley; of special note is the Palladian bridge.
Ralph Allen Drive,
Bath,
Somerset,
England,
BA2 5AH
This lovely 20th century garden graces a 17th century manor house. Hedges and walls create the setting for flowering borders, pools, fountains and azaleas.
Farm Street,
Tintinhull,
Yeovil,
Somerset,
England,
BA22 8PZ
Attractive sunny sitting room with electric fire and dining area. Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). more >> Sleeps 2
LUXURIOUS PROPERTY PERFECTLY POSITIONED WITHIN THE QUANTOCK HILLS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY (AONB) AND WITH SEA VIEWS. SLEEPS 4+2 Coleridge Lodge with its timber … more >> Sleeps 6
The Mendip House Hotel is situated in 3 1/2 acres of its own landscaped gardens overlooking the Mendip Hills. The hotel is ideally located for guests to visit Bath, Wells, Longleat, Cheddar Gorge and many other places of interest. All bedrooms are spacious and well equipped with satellite TV, telephone … more >>
Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, make Travelodges terrific value. more >>
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