Croft Acre
5.0/5 (2 ratings)-
Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
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Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
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Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
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Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
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Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
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Photograph © Helen Westendorp/Essence Gardens
Gardenvisit Editorial
Croft Acre is a one acre garden that was formerly an orchard and has been developed over the last 20 years.
Head Gardener's Comment
1-acre garden that has evolved over the last 22 years. Many interesting features, shrubs, plants and trees. Water features, summerhouse and vegetable garden. Much seating for quiet contemplation.
History
Developed from an old Orchard, we inherited much grass, conifers and a handful of very old fruit trees.
Plants of Note
In May - Davidia Involucrata, the handkerchief tree. Now producing a multitude of "hankies"!
Opening times - Normally open under the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) but not opening in 2010 - too many changes being made. However, will open again in 2011, so make a note to come and see what we've been doing. Dates will be posted when available.
Nearby Gardens
Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Kelmarsh Hall Garden (10km away)
(4.0/5)
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Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens (11km away)
(5.0/5)
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Coton Manor Garden (11km away)
(5.0/5)
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Lamport Hall and Gardens (14km away)
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Holdenby House Gardens and Falconry Centre (15km away)
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Coombe Country Park (17km away)
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Althorp House Garden (17km away)
Nearby Garden Nurseries
Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Gandy's (Roses) (1km away)
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A & A Thorp (6km away)
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Collectors Corner Plants (9km away)
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Coton Manor Garden (11km away)
(4.0/5)
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Ravensthorpe Nursery (12km away)
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Mozart House Nursery Garden (16km away)
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Lulworth Plants (17km away)
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Smart Plants (21km away)
Recent Reviews
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4 months ago
E York & A Elliott said
Always a warm welcome - we have been going every year for the past 3 years and wouldn't miss it for the world!
We love the variety - hostas in pots, 2 different ponds, fragrant roses, the well organised and stocked compost & vegetable gardens, the window into next doors field and lots more.
The garden is divided up into different parts and our 3 year old loves discovering new bits!(5.0/5) -
10 months ago
Helen Westendorp
said
An exquisite garden full of delights and surprises. An informal wildlife area, stream and pool, a rose arbour with pool and copper tree fountain and a productive and pretty potager among many other features. The planting is wide ranging and with some unusual finds, with a spectacular Davidia involucrata (pocket handkerchief tree). All set in an acre of grounds in a charming village. Home made teas as they should be…in china cups in gazebos redolent of a wedding reception! A hidden gem.
(5.0/5)
