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Arlington Court is hidden in a wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor.
There is a Victorian garden complete with conservatory and ornamental pond. A partially restored kitchen garden which produces fruit, vegetables and flowers for the House and Tearoom. Stunning walks in the historic parkland including stream fed valleys and tranquil lake with heronry and bird hide.
In Spring there are lovely drifts of bulbs, followed by azaleas and rhododendrons.
Take time to visit the House including a great collection of shells. There is also a collection of over 50 horse drawn carriages.
Marwood Hill Gardens are delightful and cover 20 acres with many plant collections and year round interest created by Dr Jimmy Smart MBE VMH when he moved there in 1949.
Upper Garden - Camellias and rhododendrons are planted on the walk along the north side of the walled garden, including 3 borders of herbaceous peonies.
Lower Garden - The path to this garden with its small lakes passes plantings of bamboo. The Bog garden houses a superb National collection of Astilbes.
There is so much to see at Marwood Hill Gardens. Do not miss it.
We have many more gardens as you will see from the above map so watch this space for an update on the others in the coming months...
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