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Gardening B&B - Looking for somewhere to stay?

National Trust's Croome Park Take a look at Reckless Gardener's collection of Bed and Breakfast establishments in the UK.
All properties listed below have either their own superb garden and/or are based near at least one garden to visit and/or in an area of outstanding beauty

Please click onto map for listings of Bed & Breakfasts

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Cornwall Coast
North Cornwall Coast

North England

Northumberland Yorkshire

Leighton Hall, Carnforth, South Lakes
Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Cumbria

Northumberland

Burnfoot Guest House

Prudhoe Croft

Yorkshire

Welburn Lodge near York

At Heather Cottage Guest House, WENSLEYDALE, YORKSHIRE DALES, is the Aysgarth Edwardian Rock Garden. This  fascinating, rare, listed example of a Backhouse Rock garden occupies 1/6 acre of grounds. Heather Cottage is a restored Edwardian country gentleman's residence offering superb B&B accommodation with views over Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The house is crammed full of 'arts & crafts' period features; oak panels and stained glass giving it charm and character. All rooms are en-suite + tea/coffee, TV/DVD, Fridge. A perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, we are just a few minutes stroll from the famous Aysgarth Falls. Specialist alpine plants grown here are also available to the public. Please visit: www.heathercottage.co.uk

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Wales

Glyn Isa 17th Century Country House bed and breakfast situated just outside the medieval town of CONWY in North Wales at the foot of the mountains just inside Snowdonia National Park 1/2 mile from the picturesque village of Rowen.  This historic house is set in 15 acres of mature gardens and land.  The gardens are full of "specimen" trees, we have orchards and secret gardens.  Originally our gardens were laid out by the Puddle family from the beautiful Bodnant Gardens (owned now by the National Trust) which are about 5 minutes drive from here. The house now offers bed and breakfast accommodation at reasonable prices from £50 per night based on 2 sharing. We have four poster rooms, all are en suite. Please visit: www.glynisa-countryhouse.co.uk

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South Central & South East

Hampshire

Surrey

The Lawn Guest House

Kent

Haguelands Farm

Sunny Mead Farm, Kent - Bed & Breakfast accommodation to a very high standard. Based in Woodchurch, near the picturesque town of Tenterden. Ideal base to visit Sissinghurst gardens, which is only 20 mins drive away. Great Dixter,40 mins. Sunny Mead Farm is also situated opposite the historical Woodchurch Windmill and set in its own six acres of beautiful grounds, with fantastic views. For further details please access
www.bedandbreakfastatsunnymeadfarm.co.uk

Sussex

Stanley Cottages - SUSSEX. Warm, family run B & B set in glorious Sussex countryside. En suite bedrooms, master bedroom/family room, tea and coffee making facilities, televisions with video or DVD. Private car park. Traditional English home cooked food a speciality. Stanley Cottages is ideally placed as a base for visitors wishing to explore the wonderful gardens in the area. These include: Sheffield Park -1 min drive or 10 min uphill walk!! Wakehurst Place-10 mins, Nymans -20 mins, Borde Hill -15 mins, Leonardslee -30 mins, Sissinghurst - 60 mins Scotney & Heaver Castle & Astor Gardens -40 mins, Great Dixter - 60mins We also have a lovely garden of our own which attracts many wildlife visitors including deer, fox, heron, spotted woodpecker, kingfisher, moorhens, coot to name a few and there is also the Bluebell Steam Railway within walking distance. Please visit www.stanleycottages.com

Hampshire

Bridge Cottage has a 5 Diamond Rating with Silver Award and is a charming 18th century beamed property located in a conservation area in the picturesque village of Upper Clatford, south of Andover, HAMPSHIRE. Positioned close to a number of gardens including, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens & Arboretum, Mottisfont, Houghton Lodge & Hydroponicum, Longstock Water Gardens. Also easy access to the A303 & good road links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton and Bournemouth airports. A home away from home, with attention to every detail and a warm friendly welcome. http://www.bridgecottage.info

South & South West

Eden Project - Cornwall
The Eden Project

Cornwall

EDEN PROJECT and HELIGAN breaks at a beautifully converted former chapel in the heart of CORNWALL. The Old Chapel, near Lostwithiel, is just 15 minutes drive from Eden and also ideal for Heligan, Lanhydrock, Cotehele and many other wonderful Cornish gardens, plus the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery. We can arrange a fabulous guided tour of Eden or Heligan with collection from your accommodation and our luxurious rooms are spacious and very comfortable, two with four poster beds, while our food is all local and of supreme quality. Take a look at www.broadoakschapel.co.uk for more details. Tel. 01579 321260.

SPRING COTTAGE, CORNWALL. Chintz free 17th century character B&B lovingly restored to provide modern standards of comfort. Breakfasts are our speciality including full English or American pancakes. Ideally situated near Truro for exploring the many gardens of Cornwall including Eden, Heligan and Trelissick.  Please visit our web site for further information: www.springcottage.co.uk

EDEN PROJECT and HELIGAN -  Nanscawen Manor House is a delightful country house set in an idyllic location. Only 2 Miles from The Eden Project, It stands in 5 acres of grounds & gardens with lovely views Southward over a valley. There are three luxury en-suite rooms two with Four Posters, all bathrooms have spa baths and showers. The elegantly furnished drawing room leads into the conservatory, where breakfast is enjoyed. Many good restaurants are within easy reach. Outside there is a heated swimming pool and a hot tub spa. An ideal base for touring all of Cornwall. Places to visit- Heligan gardean 8 miles, Fowey 5 miles, Lanhydrock House 6 miles. Web site www.nanscawen.com email Keith@nanscawen.com

SELF CATERING - Eastgate Barn - In the heart of rural Cornwall, on the edge of Bodmin Moor AONB, this is a wonderful location for enjoying the peaceful countryside and superb gardens within easy reach - Cotehele in the Tamar Valley, Lanhydrock near Bodmin, both 20-30 minutes drive (both NT), Eden project 40 minutes, Heligan Gardens and others further afield. A week here in our beautiful barn conversion, sleeps 2-4, is ideal for visiting gardens and also for wonderful local walks with our walk guides. Please see details on our website www.eastgatebarn.co.uk

PENROSE B&B, LOSTWITHIEL. Chris & Heidi welcome you to their beautiful Victorian home. We have a range of family/double/twin ensuite rooms. All the bedrooms have TV, DVD/CD player, hairdryer, extensive beverage tray and toiletries. Lostwithiel has many pubs & restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Local gardens are Lanhydrock, Heligan, the Eden Project, Cotehele and lots more. Visit our website www.penrosebb.co.uk or call 01208 871417.

Dartmoor

BYLEAT ON DARTMOOR. Affordable luxurious accommodation, near Tavistock, within the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Contact details Yelverton, Nr. Tavistock Devon PL20 6HY Tel: 01822 852608 / Fax: 01822 854861 Email: info@byleatondartmoor.com website byleatondartmoor.com
Own glorious spring Camelia /Rhododendron gardens. The Garden House with it's 'naturalistic planting' and Buckland Abbey are only 5 minutes away & Cotehele nearby.

Devon

BRICKMOOR B & B APARTMENT Yeoford, CREDITON, DEVON. Set in 'Heart of Devon' countryside. A luxury, private, double bed and breakfast suite with large raised deck, hardwood furniture   & parasol, overlooking 1.5 acre woodland garden. A perfect retreat to relax and unwind. 4 miles from the Dartmoor National Park and 12 miles from the Cathedral City of Exeter. Easy walk to village pub and railway station (picturesque Tarka Line). Gardens to visit include Castle Drogo, RHS Rosemoor, Killerton, Knightshayes, Arlington, Winsford.Visit our website. www.brickmoor-bedandbreakfast.co.uk Tel. 01363 84537.

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Midlands, Central & East England

Shrewsbury Newark-on-Trent (nr Nottingham)

Shrewsbury

Lyth Hill House

Brownhill House - SHREWSBURY. Old world standards, Modern facilities and Relaxed atmosphere, En suite rooms. Local pubs. Credit card accepted, computers, fax, email. Unique 2 acre hillside (over 60 steps) garden is the Icing on the Cake - bordering River Perry. Great variety of plants and styles from laburnum walk and formal terraces to woodland paths, plus large kitchen garden. 200 varieties of plants for sale. www.eleventowns.co.uk says it all.

Newark-On-Trent (nr Nottingham)

A warm Welcome awaits you at The Old Tavern (4 Diamond/Silver Award) near NEWARK ON TRENT. Enjoy the open Countryside with the River Witham nearby. Well situated (A1 - 1 mile) for easy driving to Belvoir Castle, Easton Walled Gardens, Barnsdale Gardens, Hodsock Hall, Burghley House and Grimsthorpe Castle, to name a few. We also have our own well stocked garden for you to enjoy. www.theoldtavern.co.uk

Scotland

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