This Earth Day, we're leaving the four walls of the office behind and stepping into the great outdoors, to explore some of our glorious gardens and reconnect with our beautiful Mother Earth. As in the words of Shakespeare: "This our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
Morwell, Cornwall
Deep in a wooded valley, this Cornish farmhouse is enveloped by 50 acres of natural beauty – including meadows, woodlands, a natural swimming pool, a private slice of the River Tamar and walled gardens bursting with fruit, vegetables and flowers.
The Walled Garden, Cotswolds
The magical gardens at this former potato house are its true crowning glory. Set within the original kitchen garden of Dyrham House, they feature a Victorian swimming pool with gentle waterfall, tree swing and gothic walled gardens.
Rhapsody, Surrey
A utopia of surreal garden sculptures, vibrant flower gardens and a pool that transports guests to the heart of the South of France, Rhapsody has fallen headfirst through the rabbit hole and landed in Wonderland.
The Sculptor's Gardens, Herefordshire
The former home of the Twinings Tea family, this Herefordshire hideaway has a real country estate feel to it – and the gardens are no exception. Topiary pyramids soar sky high and enchanted secret gardens with wildflowers await.
Aria, Somerset
Nestled within 50 acres of untouched Somerset hills, the cottage gardens of this design home provide a real oasis. Where evenings can be spent indulging on rosé and spaghetti alle vongole, before watching otters bathe in the river nearby.
Clementine House, Essex
Visions of lavender-laced Provence are stirred at this Essex country home, whose gardens comprise a pond fit for rowing on, an outdoor swimming pool for morning dips and orchard rich with fruit.
Wildwood Holt, Cornwall
Sat in the heart of a Cornish valley where nothing but rustling trees and birdsong can be heard, this is paradise found. The gardens unfold before you as you near the storybook cottage, with sweet-scented roses and a babbling brook for dipping toes.
Castle Trematonia, Cornwall
Once cited the most romantic garden in Cornwall, the grounds of Castle Trematonia are truly extraordinary. Jurassic-looking echium towers, tropical palms line the turquoise pool and the Indian pool house awaits trays of peach iced tea.
Botania, Devon
At this Devonshire manor, the gardens were designed by prolific garden designer Thomas Mawson – so it's no surprise that they're a sight to behold. An English garden at its best, with striking circular mowed lawns and buttercup roses, backing onto the River Dart.
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