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Garden Name: Saling Hall
Last Modified: 27/01/2010
Garden ID: 0376

pic: 0376_Saling.jpg

Owner: Mr. Hugh Johnson
Address:
Great Saling
Braintree

Postcode: CM7 5DT
County: Essex

tel: 01371 850243
fax: 01371 850274
website: www.salinghall.com
email: info {at} salinghall.com

Features: 
Walled garden, Kitchen garden, shrubs, Water garden, Japanese garden, ponds and arboretum.

English Heritage Grade:
II

Opening Times:
6th May - 29th July; Weds; 2pm - 5pm.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May - July and Autumn.

To see: 
Interesting collection of rare trees in a picturesque landscape.

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: May, June & July; Wed afternoons; 2- 5pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Written applications for weekdays only. 

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adult £4; Children free.

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

Other Facilities:



Designer: Hugh Johnson
Description of Garden:
The 16th century Hall is in the middle of a 12 acre garden and arboretum stretching mainly North and South giving surprisingly long parkland views. That to the South leads into the hidden village over its old horse pond. That to the North leads through a remarkable landscaped arboretum with many rare trees, to a classical temple reflected in a serpentine pond. To the East side of the house lies the moat and a secluded water garden; on the other side is the relatively formal walled 17th century garden with straight paths, apple trees and overflowing mixed borders. Throughout there is a sense of discovery, as vistas of unusual planting succeed each other.


History: 
The Elizabethan hall must have had a garden, but the only trace is the 100-yard long moat to the East. The garden walls to the West were built in 1698 and the courtyard to the North with its old stables must be even earlier. The present garden was started in 1936 by Lady Carlyle, who lived here until 1970. Since that date it has been extended by the present owners, Hugh and Judy Johnson.

Local Inns: 
White Hart, Great Saling
Bull, Blackmore End
Green Man, Gosfield

Accomodation: 
Whitehall, Broxted

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Finchingfield Village
Thaxted