Garden Getaways

Behind this handsome Georgian terrace, which has stunning views of the North Somerset hills, lies a small town garden, an oasis of green calm full of unusual plants.. The accommodation is in a large and airy ground-floor apartment and the pretty en-suite bedroom opens straight onto the garden. Many exciting gardens and specialist plant nurseries are within easy reach.

The luxury four-star Dormy House Hotel near Broadway is offering a two-night Garden Escape with Dinner, B&B. Choose from a picnic and ticket to Hidcote, the masterpiece National Trust garden near Chipping Campden; or a cream tea and your ticket to Batsford Arboretum for stunning autumn colour. Hidcote ticket available until 31 August; Batsford all year round. Prices from £450 in a standard room for two people sharing a double or twin. Upgrades available.

Relax as you soak up the bird song and scent in this atmospheric Cornish garden. There’s ancient oaks, a tumbling stream, pond, colourful borders and 65 varieties of beautiful roses. Unwind in the summerhouse, kitchen garden with hens, or walk a mile to the sea. Idyllic, you won’t want to leave!

Capheaton Hall offers self catering accommodation for up to 8 people or bed and breakfast giving you unique access to an exceptional walled kitchen garden, large herbaceous border, extensive glasshouses with peaches nectarines and figs. A perfect base from which to visit the best gardens of Northumberland.

Evolving over 75 years, enhancing the pleasure of both visitors and guests, this serene Dorset garden has mature trees, sweeping lawns and romantically themed island borders. With its own wildlife rich SSSI heathland the 2 acre site overlooks a quiet tidal inlet of Poole Harbour. A true gardener’s delight.

A romantic country retreat, furnished with fine art and antiques: a place to relax, indulge and recharge. Explore the gardens and woodland sculpture trail set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ideally placed for exploring the gardens of Yorkshire and the Lake District.