Garden Tour
East Coast Historical House and Garden Tour

This season we combine home and gardens and bring a new historical element to the tour. We will take you to a bygone era for a special treat of teas using fine bone china at the privately owned Oak Tree Cottage. You will be able to view grand rooms at Ugbrooke Homestead and wander through the East Coasts, best gardens.

Ugbrooke Country House ~Peter and Alex Stowasser ~Historical House Visit

Meander into Marlborough history at stately Ugbrooke, an 890sq m mansion built by William Clifford of Devon, UK in 1885 and completed by Henry Vavasour in 1904. Enter through the large rimu doors into the grand entrance way and view the ornate pressed zinc ceiling in the breakfast room. Ugbrooke boasts a commanding yet tranquil position with view over hills and extensive vineyards to the sea.

Oaktree Cottage ~Russell and Nicola Kerslake

Russell and Nicola Kerslake welcome you to Oak Tree Cottage. Step back in time where you can sit relax and enjoy an authentic Devonshire Tea in a setting of yesteryear.
Nestled under established Oak Trees and amongst cottage gardens, Oak Tree Cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the heart of the Awatere Valley. Take in the history of this old cobb cottage Est 1874 which has been lovingly restored as a family home and teahouse.

London Hill ~Denis and Barbara Burkhart

Overlooking Lake Elterwater, London Hill Gardens contain a mixture of old established trees, new and developing gardens with magnificent views of Benmore and Mt Tapuae-O-Uenuke. Meander down the tracks or take a leisurely stroll to the lookout and take in the lake views.

Barewood ~Joe and Carolyn Ferraby

A classic potager features at Barewood, and brick paths edged with box and lavender divide beds of soft fruits, vegetables and flowers with old-fashioned apples and pears espaliered on iron arches. A garden planted to complement the century-old homestead with old roses encircling the verandah and prettily clambering over brick walls. A garden of national significance, plant connoisseurs will find much to inspire them.

Winterhome ~Richard and Sue MacFarlane

Winterhome features long vistas with interest at every turn and wonderful mass plantings including Mediterranean-type plants that thrive along Marlborough's east coast. Sensational Pacific Ocean outlook. This garden is structured and planted to have year-round appeal, with little regard for current garden fashion trends. This garden truly reflects the personality and passion of those who tend it.

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