Gander at the gardens.

The Lower Garden, of which we have unfettered use, is a collection of unique botanical elements that are always evolving. Within this private courtyard is a wine-producing vine, a greenhouse with lemon trees, exotic flowers, and planters for seasonal vegetables and fruits. One of the brewery yard’s now defunct basements has been transformed into a subterranean seating area that’s perfect for sunning and has a dedicated greenhouse for tomatoes and melons.

As you meander through the courtyard, you’ll soon notice the tranquil sound of a babbling brook. This serene water feature runs alongside the brewery yard footpath and empties into a sculpted spillway with an artisan-crafted whirlpool that’s mesmerising to watch. Beyond the brook are rolling grass-covered banks, which make for a lovely private picnic spot during those spring and summer months. Check out the video below to virtually wander around this serene brewery garden.

As you follow the brook to the far end of the brewery yard, the sound of flowing water becomes even more obvious. Soon the Italian-inspired Tudor Garden is revealed. With its water cannons, cooling fountains, water railings, syncopated ponds, pottery, and statues, this open green space is a hidden magnificent oasis.

The third Restoration House Garden is accessed through the impressive Tudor Garden, and doubles as the backyard for Restoration House itself. The most mature of the three and glorious in its own right, this landscape features a manicured maze of calming and colourful flowers, shrubs, a koi pond, sunrooms, and a variety of trees. You can view some of the garden’s delights here.