the  waterhouse
natural tranquility



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
the
GARDENS


The gardens were started in 1984 by Martin Gould from a bare field site attached to an old Galloway cottage. Since 2001 they have been widely redeveloped by Martin and Sharon. The trees were mainly planted in 1989 and are a major part of the gardens.

3 ponds dominate a series of richly planted terraced gardens. To the rear of the Waterhouse a pondside paved seating area nestles amongst an abundance of flowers and scented herbs underfoot. Climbing plants are also a major feature with over 50 varieties of Clematis, Roses and Honeysuckles.

All the gardens may be used by guests.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNDER THE SCOTTISH GARDENS SCHEME (Yellow Book)
27th June 2010 1.00 - 5.00 PM
Admission £3.00 (Proceeds to Loch Arthur Trust charity)

Teas and Snacks served in The Waterhouse (not available to rent this day).
Plant sales and Paintings and Drawings by Martin Gould.

Gardens featured on BBC TVs Beechgrove Garden 2007.

 

 

The Waterhouse
1 Stockarton Cottage,
Kirkcudbright.
DG6 4XS.

T: 01557 331266
E: waterhousekbt@aol.com