The Gardens
Twenty years ago, the garden was overgrown and the grounds were derelict. The
only plants that had survived were an old fashioned Moss rose and a few
trees, with a small pond in what is now the Herb garden.
Over this period, the previous owners have tried to add a bed or border every year or two, and have also created a knot garden and an ornamental fish pond. This year an antique three tier cast iron fountain has been added to the original circular pond in the herb garden.
The garden even looks good in the depths of winter. The herbaceous borders tend to be planted with perennial plants which are cut and used throughout the hotel. Geraniums, Euphorbia, Pinks and a host of interesting & unusual species can be found throughout the borders, all from local nurseries.
The large cast iron trough outside the old reception and now filled with flowers was reputedly purchased from the army when the cavalry regiments were disbanded after the Great War. Examples can be seen in other farms around the area. More farm equipment and artifacts have been used for floral displays around the hotel grounds. We even have an old mangle wurzler, which is used as a planter.
Tim Burnham with the trophy for the best local hotel garden 2nd year running.
The gardens are an absolute riot of colour during the summer, and are not to be missed if you are horticulturally minded.
