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Local slate stone work. Stunning selection of mature trees Delightful Semi-Wild Water and Wildlife Garden complementing the natural meandering stream bordering the bottom of the garden. RHS Partner Garden. One of the 'Great Gardens of West Wales'
Falcondale, Lampeter
Ty Mawr, Ciliau Aeron
Granell, Llanwnen
Ty Mawr, Ciliau Aeron
The Falcondale, Lampeter
The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron
The Daffodil, Horeb
Black Lion, Lampeter
Grannell Hotel, Llanwnnen
Vale of Aeron, Felinfach
Glorious countryside, Market towns of Lampeter and Newcastle Emlyn, Coastal Towns of Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. Welsh Botanical Gardens and Aberglasney Gardens both less than an hour away
This six acre garden was created and was, until 2009, solely maintained by the owner, Wil Akkermans. It now lies in the hands of Wil's son and daughter, Stuart and Julie. The objective and soul of the garden remains the same however, this being to find the right balance between wild and cultivated to achieve the natural look which, in the setting of this garden, is essential.
Apart from the extensive, though informal, herbaceous beds there is a very good selection of ornamental trees. Glorious rhododendrons set the garden ablaze in Spring. There are formal ponds and small natural lakes. Set in the beautiful Welsh countryside, the natural look, which includes many wild plants in the design, is particularly appealing and appropriate, without ever seeming unkempt.
Started in 1985 and first opened in 1989 on the centenary of the owner's father's birth. The owner was previously a French teacher but it is apparent that gardening was in his blood and he triumphantly succeeded in turning four, partially marshy, fields that were previously used for rough grazing, into this extraordinary garden - entirely by himself.