Nestled just inland from Fowey, Boconnoc is a beautiful estate boasting lush scenery, historical roots and grand architecture.Wind down the driveway past a striking obelisk framed by two classical shrines, and you immediately get a hint that Boconnoc is a fascinating historical garden. It's true that Charles I made the estate his headquarters during the Civil War, but more importantly, it is a rare example of medieval parkland that has survived to this day.

Close to the Helford River, Bosahan serves-up horticultural bliss with a breathtaking view to the estuary and sea.Bosahan has its own microclimate, enabling a fusion of tender plants from both hemispheres to flourish in the moist shelter. Radiant rows of rhododendrons and azaleas are mixed with the likes of magnolias and southern hemisphere tree and shrub species. The exotic palm groves and mature Maidenhair trees have made a lush canopy under which to explore the 'sub-tropical' environment. Bosahan is blessed with a meandering stream trickling through the centre, creating a wonderful garden for walkers to follow a trail along the fern-edged banks and palm-fringed pond.

This 30-acre woodland gardens and nursery boasts award-winning displays and a smorgasbord of flowering features to captivate garden-enthusiasts and horticultural amateurs alike.Burncoose is a horticultural hotspot with a reputation that attracts green-fingered keenies from all over the globe, but also one that has flaunted its horticultural talents nationwide. Visitors to Cornwall may recollect Burncoose's gold medal displays from Chelsea, Hampton Court and many other nationwide flower shows.

Twelve-acres of wild Victorian gardens nestled in the Helford Valley, Carwinion is home to one of the most spectacular national collections of bamboo in the country.Discover the charms of this historical garden that was created around the same time that the 18th Century house was developed. The Rogers family collaborated with the Fox's of Glendurgan to bring in rare plants, including the Dicksonia Antartica and Cryptomaria Japonica that are growing here today

Indulge your sights and senses in this dramatic garden carved into the cliff edge teetering over the stunning Lamorna Cove.From its staggering perch on the edge of the ocean, this waterside garden tiers down in steep steps and terraces to meet sheltered woodland. A striking range of vibrant species stands out against a rugged backdrop, and as well as the spectacular sea view, Chygurno also boasts a unique decked vantage point that puts you on eye level with the treetops.

Squirreled away in a steep, sheltered valley on the west bank of the River Tamar, this sprawling National Trust garden surrounds a striking medieval house.This 15th Century house with its historical garden and woodland has inspired artists, keen gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts throughout the centuries. The formal gardens outside the main house overlook a valley garden with a medieval dovecote, pond, Victorian summerhouse and 18th-century tower. Peek inside the granite and slate-stone walls of Cotehele house and discover a grand interior adorned with superb collections of rich textiles, armour and antique furniture.

CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS 2005 - Tourism Marketing Initiative of the Year - Gold Award Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. With a worldwide reputation Eden barely needs an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.

With a name like 'Headland' the stunning cliff-top position of this garden comes as no surprise. But even with such an obvious clue, you won't be prepared for the magnitude of the staggering coastal views witnessed from this waterside paradise, which opens in aid of the charities RNLI & NGS.Relax amongst a rainbow of horticultural excellence that mingles into the turquoise hues of the ocean. Thanks to the sensible feature of many discreet benches throughout this beautiful rock garden, there are plenty of places you can take the weight of the feet and let your eyes fully appreciate the lush location. Tucked into the coast by Fowey and exposed to the sea and wind on three of its colourful sides, this waterside garden has been planted with species that can withstand the salty gales and harsh conditions.

An intimate four-acre plantation nestled in a secluded valley. Escape to this hidden garden where small is beautiful, but size doesn't limit the number and diversity of species sprouting within this little paradise. The garden has many themes including a Mediterranean area, colourful herbaceous and cottage garden beds, a 'hot' border and an iris garden.

Discover an oasis of tranquillity nestled in the lush Vale of Lanherne.
Set in just one-and-a-half acres, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features, including the Water Gardens, Stroll garden and a Zen Garden - created in accordance with the philosophy of the East.

This four-acre connoisseurs' garden enjoys panoramic views and is brimming with year-round colour.Set high above Bicton Manor Woods, Ken-Caro has been carefully planted by Mrs Willcock and her husband Kenneth - a garden-enthusiast and horticultural-columnist. Sweeping island beds lead out to a spectacular countryside view, conjuring up a miraculous sense of spacious beauty within just four acres.

Savour the glittering sea views over Falmouth Bay from this stunning Mediterranean-style garden.Lamorran boasts over four-acres of sub-tropical paradise planted with an adventurous range of plants that flourish in its waterside location. A small but simply stunning garden, it ranks highly in our 'small is beautiful' collection, and featured in the Nation's Favourite Gardens broadcast by the BBC in 2002.

Discover three acres of beautiful gardens that boast vibrant beauty throughout every season.In 1985, when the present owners took over, Marsh Villa was little more than a badly drained meadow capable of sustaining only few livestock. But by 1988 a slow planting programme was in full swing and now it has matured into a lively and interesting plot. The resulting garden offers easy access to a series of garden 'rooms', each with its own distinct character and atmosphere.

Savour the scents and sights of this beautiful woodland garden that envelopes a grand manor house and which opens in aid of the R.N.L.I and Egloskerry Village funds.Enter the courtyard through a gatehouse and loggia, and you will soon find that the grandeur doesn't waiver its initial impact. Two more similar courts above the house boast pavilions at each end, and there is also a raised walk from which to view the treasures of the gardens.This historical garden was proclaimed to be 'one of the finest and best preserved specimens of ancient manorial residences in the county' in 1867. Yet by 1920, when Colonel Norman Colville took over the estate, it was in a state of ruin. However the Colonel's admiration for Devon's Castle Drogo inspired him to engage Edwin Lutyens to restore and extend the house.

Explore 30 acres of herbaceous borders, shrubberies and water gardens boasting one of the largest collections of plants in the county.Experience a true horticultural hotspot brimming with rare and radiant plant species. Stroll through an enchanting collection of colour and scent, from the Japanese garden and the arboretum, to the stunning National Collection of grevilleas.

Lose yourself in a creative and romantic garden perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor.Discover one-and-a-half intimate acres of inspirational planting that blends informally into its cradle of wild woodland. Pinsla's petite plot of chaotic colour can only translate to prove that small is beautiful. Meander along winding slate and stone paths, through native plants such as honeysuckle, ferns, wild ivy and grasses that are intertwined with exotic agave, bamboo and cordyline.

Potager is a new organic garden emerging from an old nursery near the Helford Estuary. The garden provides a relaxed environment with an informal mix of herbaceous planting, accentuated with vegetables and fruit. Home-made cooking in the glass house cafe, hammocks, games and sculpture make Potager a friendly and peaceful retreat.Located close to the village of Constantine, just five miles west of Falmouth.

Roseland House is a 1 acre garden with a large range of unusual plants with conservatory and plant nursery surrounding old Mine Captain's House.Small is beautiful, and in the case of Roseland House, small is crammed with a surprising array of colour and horticultural interest for a garden placed right in the middle of mining country. This one-acre paradise parades a vast range of unusual plants around an old mine-captain's house. It's a great place to escape the crowds and you will often find the creators of the garden on hand to discuss anything related to plants and gardening. Its abundance of flourishing colour is even more of a shock when you learn that when the current owners arrived in 1983, the garden was featureless, empty of plants, and without shelter.

Escape to the wild beauty of these woodland gardens that blend into the rugged terrain of The Lizard Peninsula. Discover this grand Domesday manor and historical garden that records prove to date back to 1428, when the Vyvyan family inherited the estate. The house was re-modelled in Georgian fashion, when its chapel was decorated with Strawberry Hill Gothic plasterwork. Walk across the formal lawns around the house, and follow granite steps up to the raised walk and pleasure gardens that were replanted and restored in the mid-18th Century.

A delightful small Elizabethan manor house, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit of its age.Behind the Dutch-style gabled facade are ornate fireplaces, elaborate plaster ceilings and a collection of English furniture of the highest quality.The summer-flowering garden is unusual in content and layout and there is an orchard planted with old varieties of fruit trees. Trerice also features a shop, restaurant, plant sales and a museum which traces the history of the lawnmower.

The tropical gardens at Tresco Abbey in the Isles of Scilly have long been a popular place with tourists visiting the islands. The gardens were originally planted by Augustus Smith in the early 19th century, when he was lord proprietor of the island. The ruined abbey buildings seemed to be an ideal spot for a garden, which soon grew from a small formal area into a seventeen acre site of terraces, walkways and fish ponds.Augustus Smith was responsible for importing and planting many of the exotic species seen in the gardens today. Over a period of forty years, he developed the gardens to include various species of palm trees and succulents alongside various other exotic plants. This included the first planting of trees and shrubs to form the Long Walk.The Dorrien-Smith family have continued to develop the gardens since the latter part of the 19th century. One of the first and most important adaptations was the construction of a windbreak composed of Monterey pines and cypresses. This provided additional shelter for further exotic varieties from such places as New Zealand and South Africa. The ruins of the abbey itself are particularly attractive due to the attractive climbing plants which have been encouraged to festoon the old stones.The mild climate of the Scilly Isles has enabled many plants, normally only grown under glass in the British Isles, to thrive here. There are banana trees and citrus trees, which fruit regularly. Many of the more tender varieties are found in the Well Garden and around the series of small pools from which the West Rockery climbs upwards. Throughout the gardens are a number of viewing points offering wonderful vistas of the sea and gardens.Tresco Abbey Gardens are open all year. A boat trip from Hughtown on the main island of St Mary’s takes the visitor to Tresco, where there are a number of hotels and guest houses catering for visitors. During the summer season, there is also helicopter access.

Trevarno Gardens is one of Cornwall's secret treasures. Set in a valley, 2 miles from Helston, home of the Flora dance, this wonderful Victorian garden is a plantsman's paradise, featuring an extensive collection of trees, shrubs and exotic plants. Other notable features include the 100 year-old Serpentine Yew Tunnel and a Victorian Boathouse.The Estate also includes the National Museum of Gardening containing a remarkable celebration of Britain's glorious gardening heritage in ten themed areas, illustrating how gardens and gardening have influenced people's lives.There's also the Vintage Soap collection supporting our Organic Skincare production; a Vintage Toy Collection, Plant Sales, Shop, Children's Play Area, .Extended Estate Walk and Viewing Platform. Various events throughout the year.

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of this intimate woodland garden that is home to one of the largest camellia collections in the country.Venture just beyond Penzance and you will come across this low-key woodland garden that was planted in the late 19th Century. The garden began to gain recognition under Thomas Bolitho and is famous for being the site of possibly the earliest tin workings in the county. Part of the garden is set in a medieval open-cast tin mine, and in addition to a magnificent array of over 300 varieties of camellias there is also an abundance of magnolias.
One of the most superior collections of tree ferns in the Northern Hemisphere now grows from one of the old mining pits, including some species that are over 150 years old.

Trewoofe House Garden

Venture to the far western tip of Cornwall and discover wet and wild beauty crammed into just two tiny acres.Explore a historical garden perched at the top of the rugged Lamorna Valley. Trewoofe was first planted in 1913, when Charles and Ella Naper - two artists who came to join the Lamorna Art Colony - purchased three small Cornish meadows edged with sycamores. Inspired by their surroundings and keen to meld their passions of art and gardens, the Naper's enlarged the ancient leat that runs through the garden on its way to Clapper Mill, and created a pond. They then planted gardens around the house, leasing the rest for growing flowers to be sold at the markets.

Escape to the tranquil beauty of this five-acre garden nestled in the traditional village of Veryan.

Steal away to a tranquil horticultural hotspot brimming with rose terraces, historic rockeries and herbaceous borders. Whatever time of year you visit, even in its perfectly formed five acres, Trist House manages to put on a radiant show unmatched by many of the bigger gardens in the region.

Devon/Somerset Border
 Halifax House, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3QW

Yelverton, PL20 6EY

 Ermington
Plymouth, PL21 9NX 
We are situated on the A379 Plymouth - Kingsbridge road, between Yealmpton and Modbury.

  Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton,   PL20 7LQ.

West Putford,
Nr Bradworthy, EX22 7XE

 Hartland,
Bideford, EX39 6DT.

Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE
On the W of the Exeter-Cullompton road (B3185 formerly A38, entrance off the B3185); from M5 southbound, take junction 28 and B3181 Cullompton-Exeter road; from M5 northbound, take junction  30 via Pinhoe and Broadclyst and B3181 Exeter-Cullompton road. 
KILLERTON CLICK

Torquay Road, Paignton
Oldway is in Preston, Paignton on the main Paignton/Torquay road. Buses stop at the gate .

 Great Torrington,
 North Devon
EX38 8PH

Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UH

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