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Last updated on 22 June 11

Croft Acre

  5.0/5 (2 ratings)

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 24 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"!

Address - The Belt, South Kilworth, Leicestershire, England, LE17 6DX
Opening times - Open under the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) on Saturday June 25th (11-5) Come and see what we've been doing particularly the redesigned front garden.
Admission - £3.50, including adjacent garden - Oak Tree House

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Recent Reviews

  • over 2 years 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)
  • about 3 years 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)

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