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Trewidden Garden
Go in early spring and be amazed by the camellias.
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Trebah Garden
There's subtropical lushness around every corner at these stunning gardens on the banks of the Helford River. The views from the 18th Century house across the gardens to the river are not to be missed. Wend your way through camellia groves and chusan palms, woodlands and bamboo; meander alongside pools and streams, giant-leafed gunnera and hydrangeas, to emerge onto Trebah's private beach. Perfect for a swim and a picnic in summer. Not picnic weather? Head to the Planters Cafe (winner of the 200
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Trevarno - Country Estate Garden
Home to the National Museum of Gardening, Trevarno has 35 acres of gardens including a lake, a pretty boathouse, a walled garden, an Italian garden and a bluebell wood.
www.trevarno.co.uk
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Planted as a kitchen garden in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester, today Abbotsbury Gardens bring together rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Scintillate your senses with a visit to the world famous camellia groves and magnolias, enjoy a sedate stroll in the walled gardens or go wild for the stunning woodland valley views. The BBC's Alan Titchmarsh declared them to be 'one of the finest gardens I have ever visited'. See for yourself. If it leaves your green fingers itching for
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Glendurgan Garden
A sheltered valley garden bordering the Helford River next door to Trebah. 'A little 'peace' of heaven on earth' is how the Fox family, who donated Glendurgan to the National Trust, described the garden. With fine trees, rare and exotic plants from all over the world, carpets of wild flowers, and stunning spring displays of camellias and magnolias, it is a little slice of peace served up on the banks of the Helford. The Maze and the 'Giant's Stride' rope swing are firm favourites with the kids;
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RHS Rosemoor
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a for
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The Garden House
Well, if it’s on Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘must see’ list, it’s good enough for us. This eight-acre garden is actually several gardens in one, combining old and new. The beautiful walled garden surrounds the ruins of a medieval vicarage, while the newly developed Long Walk takes you through a variety of landscapes, from the South African garden, to the cottage garden to the flower meadow, with beautiful views along the way over the Cornish hills, and hidden benches to stop and soak up the sights and s
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Magical gardens, restored by Tim Smit, who later went on to create the Eden Project. There's also a well-stocked farm shop here where you can stock up on local produce.
www.heligan.com
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Trelissick Garden
A tiered garden that enjoys panoramic views towards Falmouth and the sea.
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Athelhampton House and Gardens
The beautifully preserved 15th Century manor house has stunning interioirs replendent with antique furnishings. The famous formal gardens incorporate a series of tranquil, sophisticated spaces, including the great court with its giant pyramids, simple plantings of roses, clematis and tulips, fountains and pools laden with water lillies, a canal and the River Piddle. The 15th Century dovecoat still houses white doves. Stop off for some home-cooked refreshment at the Topiary Restaurant. Open March
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Clovelly Court Garden
This Victorian walled kitchen garden has magnificent greenhouses where melons, apricots, figs, peaches and nectarines grow. Take a stroll on the terraced lawns for fantastic views out to Lundy Island, or take a longer walk through the rhododendrons and woodlands to Clovelly village. The herbaceous borders are ablaze with colour in midsummer. Open March to October.
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Compton Acres
Ten acres of beautifully managed gardens including Italian, Roman, water and Japanese areas. Built in the 1920s by a margarine entrepeneur to reflect his worldwide travels and interest in horticulture, Compton Acres is a fine example of an historic garden in the late Victorian Mixed Style design.
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Docton Mill Gardens
These unique gardens include wild flowers, a riverside walk and an unusual bog garden. Catch the spectacular display of narcissi in spring when bluebells carpet the woods, or come in summer to see the rosebanks in full bloom. Treat yourself to an award-winning cream tea at the Docton Mill Tea Room, voted Best Cream Tea in Devon at the 2007 North Devon Food & Drink Awards, or try some of the local homegrown produce - the Brixham crab sandwiches and homemade chutneys are firm favourites. Open Marc
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Greenway
Agatha Christie's holiday home nestles on a crook of the River Dart in a beautiful woodland garden that is home to such horticultural treasures as Monterey pines, eucalyptus, China roses, myrtle and Turkey oaks. For a magical experience that's also kind to the environment, travel there by boat. 'Green ways' ferries leave from Dartmouth, Brixham and Torquay. Following a major restoration project, The National Trust has re-opened the house to the public, where quirky collections of memorabillia of
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Kingston Maurward Gardens
Formal gardens in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and s
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Mapperton Gardens
A terraced valley garden complete with grottos, a great lawn, topiary, croquet lawn, an orangery and 17th Century fish ponds, surrounding a Tudor/Jacobean sandstone manor house, home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. Used as a location in Jane Austen's Emma, Restoration and Tom Jones. Open March to October.
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Minterne House and Gardens
Minterne House and Gardens nestle in a valley in the beautiful Dorest countryside, described by Simon Jenkins in 'England's 1000 Best Houses' as a "corner of paradise". The 18th Century gardens feature lakes, waterfalls, all kinds of rare trees and an incredible rhododendron collection. A profusion of spring bulbs and magnolias provide the colour in spring, followed by flowering Japanese cherries and streams lined with primulas and other water plants in summer. The garden is particularly noted f
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
There's plenty to keep you busy here, with 63 acres of stunning gardens, historic glass houses and a woodland railway. Not to mention an Italian garden, Mediterranean and rose gardens, fernery, hermitage garden, pinetum and arboretum. Bicton also boasts 25 champion trees - the tallest/largest of their kind in Britain. At a dizzying 41m, the Grecian fir is the tallest ever recorded. Outdoor and indoor play areas, mini golf, a restaurant, shop and garden centre make it a great day out for all the
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Escot
Originally set out by English landscape architect Capability Brown, Escot has more recently come under the green fingers of land artist and television gardener Ivan Hicks. Nature lovers can enjoy the natural historical gardens or the walks and trails in the fantasy woodlands that surround the stately home on this rural Devon estate. Pit your wits in the beech tree maze, see a traditional blacksmith at work, visit the wild boar, the red squirrels or, if you prefer your animals a little fluffier,
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Lukesland Gardens
Set in a perfect little valley complete with a babbling brook and waterfalls. Find a quiet corner to enjoy the peace and tranquility in the Tudor garden or use your nose to find the Circedephyllum grove - apparently their leaves are so full of sugars that they smell like caramel. Take a strolll through the azaleas, rhododenrons and copper beeches in the Victorian garden, meander by the ponds, or breathe in the fresh scented air of the pinetum. Tea and homemade cakes are available in the Old Bill
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Marwood Hill Gardens
There's lots to see here, with three lakes and some excellent national collections, including the Japanese iris and a large collection of camellia (over 800 cultivars). Magnolias take centre stage in March and April. The Garden Tea Room serves home baked pies and cakes and, naturally, Devon cream teas. Open March to October.
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South Heathercombe
Set in a peaceful wooded valley on Dartmoor, The Heathercombe estate comprises 30 acres of woodland with an arboretum, streams and ponds, plus a cottage garden, orchard and wild flower meadow. There are over 1000 well-labelled specimen shrubs and trees here. The 100 varieties of rhodendron lend a splash of colour, and with one and a half miles of woodland walks and paths there's ample room to stretch your legs.
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Stone Lane Gardens
Famous for its collections of birch and alder trees, Stone Lane Gardens is a five-acre arboretum in Dartmoor National Park. A mixture of shady woodland with streams and bogs where giant-leafed gunnera towers at 7ft, and grassy open slopes. The birch are a blaze of orange and yellow leaves in autumn. In winter, they reveal their smooth peeling bark in a range of soft pinks to earthy chocolate browns.
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Winsford Walled Garden
A beautifully restored walled Victorian garden. Wander among the bourgainvillea and tropical hibiscus in the ornate Victorian greenhouses. The garden had been left to ruin until its rediscovery in 1999, since when Aileen, Michael and Tanya have worked hard and enthusiastically to restore it to its former glory - and beyond. It now extends well past its original walls, with colouful borders, bamboo groves and giant-leafed gunnera. The garden's restoration was documented on ITV's Gardener's Tales.
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Bonython Estate Gardens
Visit in spring and take a walk through the bluebell wood.
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
Known worldwide as the home of the English cottage garden.
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Boconnoc House and Gardens
The setting for the famous ‘Poldark’ television series.
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Bosahan Gardens
Rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias litter this valley garden on the banks of the Helford River.
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Burncoose Nurseries
Many delights await in this 30-acre woodland garden.
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Carwinion Bamboo Garden
Unmanicured and tranquil, just as nature intended; relax in the gardens amid the bamboo and rare and beautiful plants. Take cream tea on the terrace or pick up some ethical bamboo apparel while you're here.
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Cothay Manor and Gardens
This 15th Century medieval manor sits in 12 acres of magical gardens.
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Eggesford Garden and County Centre
Set in the beautiful Taw Valley, Eggesford is a good starting point for walks in nearby Eggesford Forsest or the Tarka Trail. Refuel with lunch at the Garden Restaurant or bring your own picnic. Pick up locally made arts and crafts in the County Crafts Gallery or come along to one of the many events held here throughout the year, including the Apple and Cider Fair in October and the Christmas Crafts and Food Fairs in November.
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Endsleigh Hotel and Gardens
Dine on exquisite traditional English food in the former home of the Duke of Bedford. The gardens are open to the public.
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Fyne Court
Take a walk in the pleasure grounds of pioneering 19th Century electrician Andrew Crosse, which are now a nature reserve. Or plan your outings in the lovely Quantocks countryside at the visitor centre here.
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Greencombe Gardens
Camellias, rhododendrons, roses, lilies and ferns surrounded by mature trees and views over Porlock and out to sea.
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Hardy Exotics Nursery
Create your own little piece of sub-tropical Cornwall at home.
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Hestercombe Gardens
Forty acres of loveliness including streams, temples, woodland and terraces. The garden features Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences.
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Lower Severalls Gardens and Nursery
Enchanting garden and nursery in the rolling south Somerset hills. Open four days a week, Mar- Sept.
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Plant World
Rare and exotic plants from each of the continents are represented here in four acres of landscaped gardens. If they seem familiar, it may be because they have been featured on the BBC's Gardener's World, ITV's Gardens for All and Channel 4's Bloom.
www.plant-world-seeds.com
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Poldowrian Gardens
This beautifully wild garden sits on the clifftop at Coverack, joining the South West Coast Path. Visits are by appointment only.
www.gardensofcornwall.com
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Poppy Cottage Garden
An inspirational plantsman's garden of approximately 1 acre brings lots of colour, form and structure throughout the year.
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Rowden Gardens
Vast splashes of water iris fill the 11 ponds.
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Sharpham Estate
Visit the vineyard and traditional dairy and try award-winning English wines and cheeses produced on the estate.There's alfresco eating with great views across the River Dart at the newly-opened cafe.
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The Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery
One and a half acres of formal Japanese-style gardens; complete with a Zen garden, a bamboo grove, a water garden with bridges, waterfalls, islands and Koi Carp, and a symbolic tea house.
www.thebonsainursery.com
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The Longcross Hotel and Gardens
A beautifully restored four acre Victorian garden with views over the coast.
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The Poet's Cafe
Set in the grounds of Trereife House and Gardens, which has links to Coleridge, Wordsworth and Lamb, this new venue promotes poetry, literature and art. Serving light lunches and cream teas. Closed Saturdays.
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Trengwainton Gardens
The enormous tree ferns here get you feeling all ‘Jurassic Park’.
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Trereife House and Gardens
A graceful Queen Anne manor house set in beautiful gardens and parkland on the edge of Penzance. Trereife has been the home of the Le Grice family since 1798 when Valentine Le Grice, friend of Coleridge and Wordsworth, moved here. Today you can take a guided tour of the house with the current owner, Tim Le Grice. Art, craft and food fairs are sometimes held here. Closed on Saturdays.
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