BOSVIGO

Wendy had a clear mission when she set to work in the ramshackle two acres of ground around Bosvigo House, many moons ago. She yearned for a summer garden - yet Cornwall is known for it's spring displays. She dreamt of a place filled with rare and unusual plants, a balance between the formal and informal, with a series of distinct gardens. Today, summer colour, from muted hues to brilliant splashes, is the glory of Bosvigo, alongside carefully woven spring and autumn compositions to give interest from early spring to late autumn... The name Bosvigo House means the House of Vigo and there has been a dwelling on the site since the twelfth century or before, nothing remains of any house of that early date. Wendy has lived in the house since 1969 and has discovered evidence of seven or eight phases of expansion... The kitchen at the back of the house was the early core of a small medieval farmhouse, originally one storey high and probably with a thatched roof, b

Also known as: Bosvigo Gardens

Primary location: Truro United Kingdom