Description:Delightful colourful, scented garden of spring flowers, summer borders, old-fashioned roses and interesting trees. 1½ acres of beauty and peace with views of Blackmore Vale. Beyond the lawn, grass paths lead to wild flower meadows attracting butterflies and other insects. Natural pond shelters newts and dragonflies

Disability information:Gravel yard and gentle slope to patio

Further details:The 1½ acre garden, set in fields, is designed to enhance the old stone Dorset farm house, and to blend in with the lovely views of the Blackmoor Vale beyond it. Stone walls, clothed with climbers including many clematis and roses, create a colourful backdrop to mixed borders full of interesting herbaceous plants and shrubs. An arch of white ramblers frames a long path, bordered in blue and white, leading to the main rose bed. In the garden are over 95 different types and varieties of roses: 'Old Roses', English roses, modern, climbing, ground cover and shrub roses which are used in many different ways in the garden. A small woodland area with ferns and other interesting woodland plants and spring bulbs is approached by meandering stone paths. Well kept lawns and mown paths lead to the small meadow area, full of fritillaries, narcissus and wild flowers in spring and summer. Children love the wild life pond with iris and other marginal plants. A former orchard is planted with graceful ornamental grasses and, beyond is a small collection of C19 roses. The rough-cut grass (cutting times to encourage wild flowers) features some unusual trees. Herbs and other flowers entice many butterflies. Throughout the spring and summer, the garden is full of general interest and colour designed to link the formal garden, trees, wild flowers and grasses with the countryside beyond. Late summer and autumn bring striking autumn colours which brighten the scene