The cottage-style garden at Stoneacre has developed over the centuries around a timber-framed yeoman's house dating mainly from 1480.
This beautiful building (also open to the public) is now owned by the National Trust and contains a great hall with a crownpost roof.
At the entrance is a ginko tree and from here a stone path, edged with grape hyacinths and 'Alchemilla mollis', leads to the house.
A summer border has hotter colours and the delightful herb garden is surrounded by low box hedging. A highlight of the garden is the rare tree, 'Staphylea colchica', which has fragrant blossom.
At the rear of the house is a terraced courtyard which makes an ideal spot to sit and admire the surrounding countryside over the apple orchard.
The garden is at its best in the spring and autumn. more information on the house
Stoneacre Gardens Opening Times
2009: 21Mar-3Oct: 11:00-17:30 Sat. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Last entry 60mins before close.
Tel: 01622 862871 Stoneacre Gardens Website
