Coton Manor Gardens

Coton Manor lies in the peaceful Northamptonshire countryside providing an ideal setting for the ten acre garden. Originally laid out in the 1920s by the grandparents of the current owner, it comprises a number of smaller gardens, each one distinctive, providing variety and interest throughout the season. The 17th Century Manor house acts as the central focus for the garden with the walls supporting unusual climbing roses, clematis and shrubs while the surrounding York stone terraces are populated by the numerous pots and containers overflowing with pelagoniums, verbenas, heliotropes, salvias and agapanthus. The rest of the garden slopes down from the house and is landscaped on different levels lending a natural informality. Old Yew and holly hedges complement the many luxuriant borders packed with unusual plants (most available in the specialist nursery) and displaying inspirational colour schemes throughout the season.Water is abundant at Coton with natural flowing streams, ponds and fountains everywhere. Beyond the confines of the garden there is a magnificent 5 acre bluebell wood (in Early May) and an established wildflower meadow - best mid June to mid July.The widely respected Good Gardens Guide says of Coton 'This is a beautifully maintained garden of exceptional charm with unexpected vistas at every turn...there is something for everyone here'.