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Holehird Gardens

Patterdale Road, Windermere LA23 1NP, England
015394 46008
Ranked #4 of 8 attractions in Windermere
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We will keep this garden as our standard to compare all future gardens. Absolutely gorgeous and immaculately cared for by volunteers. Had a beautiful day to see it and would love to come frequently to see the various changes thru the seasons but may is a good month when the azaleas and rhododendrons are in bloom. Will add pictures when... More

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Tunbridge Wells
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A lovely privately owned garden staffed and worked by volunteers. Lovely azaleas and rhodedendrons in May. Holds the national collection of astilbes. Well worth a visit if you are in the Windermere area. More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Really nice gardens in a fantastic location. best gardens in Cumbria More

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Manchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great gardens maintained by volunteers. I would like to go again later in the year when the hydrangea's and astilbe's are out. More

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Halifax, West Yorkshire
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Visited on a rainy weekend in April . The gardens are lovely, well looked after by volunteers and nicely laid out. Lovely views. All plants are labelled so budding gardeners can get ideas. Well worth visiting and supporting with a donation - no entry fee. Well done to all the hard working gardeners who have created a lovely , tranquil... More

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Preston UK
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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We visit Holehird every two months to see the changes of the seasons tended so professionlly by the volunteer gardeners. More

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Burton-in-Kendal, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Wonderful at any time of year. Fantastic views, several national collections and a very high standard of maintenance. More

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Ohio
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We visited the garden in April. Many plants were in bloom, especially in the walled garden. The garden walks were well worth the time. However, the pond ("Tern") really wasn't worth the long walk. Overall an enjoyable time. More

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Lancashire, England
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

These gardens are beautiful, in a magnificent setting with lovely views of the lake. Definitely a hidden gem, (don't tell everyone)! If you are looking for ideas of plants to put in your own garden this is the place to come, everything in labelled. Peace and tranquility in the Lake District. You can keep the centre of Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside... More

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Windermere, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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The gardens are fabulous. The views spectacular. Buy plants that are propagated by the gardeners. Get hints and advice about plants. Just a small donation for entry! More

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