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Cae Hir Gardens Location map Cribyn, Dyfed Hillside garden of recent vintage. Separate red, yellow, and blue gardens, bonsai, and a water garden. There is plenty of seating to enjoy the view across the valley. Best in: summer for the full effect of the colour schemes. Cribyn, Lampeter, Dyfed, Wales, SA48 7NG Location: off B4337 Phone: 01570 470839 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Caer Rhun Hall Caerhun, Gwynedd 1890's garden, parkland, part of country house grounds. Caerhun, Conwy, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 5 m S Conwy, on B5106 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cefn Bryntalch Llandyssil, Powys Important Queen Anne revival house (listed building is home of composer Peter Warlock) and garden by Bodley or Webb. Llandyssil, Powys, Wales Location: 4 m W Montgomery on B4386 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cefnamlwch Tudweiliog, Gwynedd 1820 walled garden, plantations, part of 18th house grounds. Tudweiliog, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 1 m S Tudweiliog, off B4417 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chapel House Monmouth, Gwent Listed building. Rare 1700's terraced town garden. Monmouth, Gwent, Wales Location: on A466 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chirk Castle Location map Chirk, Clwyd Small formal gardens surround the 14th century castle, set within a landscaped park. Topiary, rockery, herbaceous borders, ha-ha, folly, roses and flowering shrubs complete a lovely picture. Chirk, Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales, LL14 5AF Location: off A5 Website: Chirk Castle Email: chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01691 777 701 Fax: 01691 774 706 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Clyne Gardens Black Pill, Glamorgan A 50 acre public garden owned by the Swansea City Council. Note the tower, built by Admiral Algernon Vivian, the last private owner of the gardens, to view his rhododendrons. The plants now tower over the tower! A lake and waterfall feed into a bog garden, and the area supports a wide variety of damp-loving plants. Best viewed in: Spring. Mill Lane, Black Pill, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Location: 3 m SW Swansea Phone: 01792 401737 Photo Credit: Swansea City and County Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Colby Woodland Garden Location map Amroth, Dyfed The garden surrounds a 19th century country house. Both formal and informal effects are evident, the informal is best seen in the walled garden and the woodland walks through the usual rhododendrons and a variety of unexpected tree species. Best viewed in: April and May. Colby Lodge, Amroth, Narbeth, Dyfed, Wales, SA67 8PP Location: off A477 Website: Colby Woodland Garden Email: colby@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01834 811 885 Fax: 01834 811 885 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Colomendy Llanferres, Clwyd Late 18th century, 19th century park, garden, woodland walks, tunnel, walled garden, views. Llanferres, Clwyd, Wales Location: 2 m N Llanferres, off A494 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cors-y-Gedol Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd 18th century park, garden, 16th century country house, kitchen garden, lime avenue, formal plantations, walks. Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 1 m E off A496 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Craflwyn Beddgelert, Dyfed 19th century park, country house, garden, ponds, orchard, woods. Beddgelert, Dyfed, Wales Location: on A498, 1 m NE Beddgelert Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Craig-y-Nos Castle and Country Park Craig-y-Nos, Powys Victorian garden designed by William Barron in late 1800's. Estate was home of opera singer, Madame Adelina Patti. Craig-y-Nos, Powys, Wales Location: on A4067, southern Brecon Beacons National Park Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Crug Farm Walled Garden Location map Caernarfon, Gwynedd 18th century walled gardens in grounds of country house. Griffith's Crossing, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 1TU Location: 2 m NE Caernarfon, off A487 roundabout Website: Crug Farm Walled Garden Email: info@crug-farm.co.uk Phone: 01248 670232 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dinefwr Park Location map Llandeilo, Dyfed Medieval deer and cattle park, perhaps landscaped by Capability Brown; restored ice house and Victorian Italianate garden; views. Llandeilo, Dyfed, Wales, SA19 6RT Location: off A40 at Llandeilo Website: Dinefwr Park Email: dinefwr@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01558 823947 Fax: 01558 825925 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dingle (Haverfordwest) Location map Crundale, Dyfed A real treat for the keen gardener! An informal setting contains a wide variety of rare plants arrayed in formal beds, herbaceous borders, and along woodland trails. The pride of the garden is its 150 varieties of old-fashioned roses. Note: do not confuse this garden with the similarly-named Dingle in Welshpool! Dingle Lane, Crundale, Haverfordwest, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 4DJ Location: 2 m NE Haverfordwest, off B4392 Phone: 01437 764370 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dingle (Welshpool) Frochas, Powys A four-acre garden on a very steep south-facing slope. The garden beds have been planted in harmonious colour themes, and there are a number of conifers for year-round interest. Best viewed in: early summer and fall. Note: do not confuse this garden with the similarly-named Dingle near Haverfordwest! Frochas, Welshpool, Powys, Wales Location: 3 m N Welshpool, off A458 Phone: 01938 555145 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Doldowlod Argoed Mill, Powys 19th century park, garden, grass terraces, woodlands. Argoed Mill, Powys, Wales Location: 5 m W Llandrindod Wells, on A470 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dolmelynllyn Garden Location map Ganllwyd, Dyfed Park, lake, woodland, formal gardens, kitchen garden, walk, house dating to 16th century now a hotel. Ganllwyd, Dyfed, Wales, LL40 2HP Location: off A470 Website: Dolmelynllyn Garden Email: info@dolly-hotel.co.uk Phone: 1341 440 273 Fax: 01341 440 640 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum Location map Dyffrin, Glamorgan Edwardian garden with lily pond, Roman garden, paved court, swimming pool garden, round garden, Japanese garden, begonia garden, vine walk, arboretum, and cacti collection. Best in: autumn for the vine walk. Dyffrin, St Nicholas, Glamorgan, Wales, CF5 6SU Location: 1.5 m S St Nicholas (A42) Website: Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum Phone: 029 2059 3328 Fax: 029 2059 1966 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Erddig House Location map Wrexham, Clwyd Restored formal 18th century gardens surrounding a country house. A large walled garden has been planted with authentic varities of fruit trees and shrubs, and there is a long canal garden. Later additions are the Victorian flower garden, parterre, and walks. The national ivy collection is housed here, as well as a large collection of narcissus. Parties may arrange a private tour led by the head gardener. Best viewed in: Spring. Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales, LL13 0YT Location: 2 m S Wrexham on A525/A5152 Website: Erddig House Email: erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01978 355 314 Fax: 01978 313 333 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Eyarth Hall Llanfair Dyffryn, Clwyd Garden terraces of a Tudor house, water gardens and rockwork. Llanfair Dyffryn, Ruthin, Clwyd, Wales Location: 3 m S Ruthin, off A494 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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