From Little ACORNS

Geographically located in the very heart of England, 18th-century Thenford House sits elegantly at the centre of a huge park. Great lawns sweep away to the north and south, so the views looking out from the house are open and expansive. Those lawns, however, are framed by a multitude of maturing trees and, southwards, a curvaceous lake that splendidly mirrors its surroundings.

Over more than four decades Thenford’s owners, Michael and Anne Heseltine, have been creating from scratch what is now a truly great botanical garden stretching over 70 acres, within a much larger estate. They have planted in excess of 3,500 different types of trees and shrubs so far but, unlike many botanical gardens, theirs possesses a fascinating narrative reflecting their varied interests and stylish personal touches,