 | Off the A1, west of Biggleswade Created in the 1820s by Lord Ongley, a late Regency garden and an outstanding example of the Swiss picturesque. The Swiss Cottage provides the main element for this unusual and atmospheric garden. It provides the principal aspect for a number of contrived vistas which lead the eye towards this attractive thatched structure. more information |
| 10 miles South of Bedford, off A6 Once home for Grey family whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. The gardens are a backdrop to the house, inspired by a 18th century French chateaux. 90 acres of wonderful gardens from the early 18th century, later partly remodelled by 'Capability' Brown. The garden features a French Garden, a Bath House, and marble fountains as well as an Orangery. An English Heritage garden. The de Grey Mausoleum has sculpted monuments and tombs dating from the 16th century. more information |