Green and pleasant: 10 of the best places to stay near beautiful gardens in the UK
Great Dixter, Rye, Sussex
Fans of the great gardener writer Christopher Lloyd will know his home here as a place of pilgrimage. It was designed in partnership with the architect Lutyens, 100 years ago, whose stone and tile framework gives each "room" of the garden its own dynamic. A fanfare of flowers, foliage and fragrance, Great Dixter reflects Lloyd's natural exuberance and aversion to bare ground. This romantic garden remains a source of inspiration for many. Stay at the George Inn, an 18th century former coaching inn four miles from Robertsbridge, from £99. Refuel at the on-site Loggia Café. The garden is open until October 30, £13; greatdixter.co.uk
The Newt, Somerset
With an unexpected feature around every corner, these gardens are a favorite, albeit expensive, family outing. Discover interactive paths on walkways suspended in the trees, colorful garden rooms, a "Beezantium" and a reimagined Roman temple taken from the archaeological archives and excavated from the rubble. Visit the Garden Café or book a picnic basket. Stay locally at Newt or Farmyard from £290. Entryrequires a yearly guest pass, £68; thenewtinsomerset.com
Iford Manor, near Bath
Fans of the great gardener writer Christopher Lloyd will know his home here as a place of pilgrimage. It was designed in partnership with the architect Lutyens, 100 years ago, whose stone and tile framework gives each "room" of the garden its own dynamic. A fanfare of flowers, foliage and fragrance, Great Dixter reflects Lloyd's natural exuberance and aversion to bare ground. This romantic garden remains a source of inspiration for many. Stay at the George Inn, an 18th century former coaching inn four miles from Robertsbridge, from £99. Refuel at the on-site Loggia Café. The garden is open until October 30, £13; greatdixter.co.uk
The Newt, SomersetWith an unexpected feature around every corner, these gardens are a favorite, albeit expensive, family outing. Discover interactive paths on walkways suspended in the trees, colorful garden rooms, a "Beezantium" and a reimagined Roman temple taken from the archaeological archives and excavated from the rubble. Visit the Garden Café or book a picnic basket. Stay locally at Newt or Farmyard from £290. Entryrequires a yearly guest pass, £68; thenewtinsomerset.com
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