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Garden Name: Kiftsgate Court
Last Modified: 08/03/2010
Garden ID: 0362

pic: 0362_Kiftsgate.jpg

Owner: Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Chambers
Address:
Chipping Campden


Postcode: GL55 6LN
County: Gloucestershire

tel: 01386-438777
fax: 01386-438777
website: www.kiftsgate.co.uk
email: kiftsgte {at} aol.com

Features: 
Old fashioned roses, colour plantings, good borders.

English Heritage Grade:
II*

Opening Times:
April & Sept; Sun, Mon & Wed & Bank Holiday Mons; 2 pm - 6 pm
May, June & July; Sat - Wed; 12 noon - 6 pm.
Aug; Sat - Wed; 2pm - 6pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 


To see: 


National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: 19 April
16 Augus

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adults £6.50; Children £2; Season ticket £16.50. No concession prices.

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

Other Facilities:
Lunches in May, June and July only.


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
This informal garden is a riot of colour all through the year. In spring, daffodils line the drive while the White Sunken Garden promises blooms. By summer, roses dominate, of especial note being Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'. These, coupled with hydrangeas and a wisteria, provide a pleasant environment to stroll in. In contrast to this, however, the owners have constructed a water garden designed by Simon Allison, which is flower-free and minimalist in appearance. This addition diversifies the appeal of this garden.



History: 
Kiftsgate Court has been passed down through three generations. The original work of the present owner's grandmother has been added to through the decades but still retains its original post war charm.

Local Inns: 
Bakers Arms, Broad Campden

Accomodation: 
Churchill Arms, Paxford
Howard Arms, Ilmington

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Broadway