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    Public Garden Delights in April and May

    Marwood Hill Garden in North Devon offers stunning displays of Camellias and Rhododendron at this time of year, and the new Magnolias are a welcome addition. The gardens also host National Collections of Japanese Iris, Astilbe, and Tulbaghia.

     

    Stay nearby at Orchard Cottage, a cosy two-bedroom rural holiday cottage nestled in the peaceful North Devon countryside near South Molton. Within easy reach of The Gardens, Exmoor and the North Devon coast beaches.

     

    Levens Hall Gardens

    Colourful spring bedding sets the impressive topiary off to its best advantage at historic Levens Hall & Gardens in Cumbria. The topiary is among the oldest in the world, and the garden dates back to 1694. The Buttery serves delicious home-cooked food and also helps the Estate’s own recipe, Moroccan Ale – worth a try.

     

    Stay close by at Pudding Cottage in Windermere; you can take your dog too. This 4-star property sleeping 6 has official pets welcome Accreditation (7 nights from £780).

     

    The star of BBC TV’s ‘Life in a Cottage Garden’ is Carol Klein’s organic grounds at Glebe Cottage, near South Molton in Devon. Brimming with rich colours and scents, unusual plants and artistic containers, visitors are very welcome. The gardens and plant nursery are open from Easter until the end of October on Wed/Thurs/Fri 10 – 1 and 2 -5.

    Stay at Deer View Cottage near South Molton, a luxurious 3-bedroom holiday cottage on the High Bullen Estate with access to a swimming pool, golf and spa facilities. .

    Visit the websites of all these UK holiday cottages via www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk, which features special holiday cottages across the UK. Contrary to most holiday rental sites, My Favourite Holiday Cottages offers upfront access to an owner’s website. So select your favourite and one further click links directly to the cottage owners’ own website.