Inside the stunning renovation of an Eden Valley Garden

This traditional farmhouse had just had an extension built, and an updated space was needed to connect the property with the garden.

Working with Liz Newport of Buzy Lizzie Garden Design, the brief was to create a space that flowed seamlessly from the modern, angular extension to a traditional cottage garden with curved features and informal planting.

The main patio area serves as a spacious entertaining area, providing great views of the Northern Pennines across the Eden Valley. Tudor Antique Cloister sandstone from Huws Gray was used for the new paving, featuring warm colours which complement the existing buildings well.

The centrepiece of the garden is a circular seating area, providing a more secluded setting for relaxing in the garden. Reclaimed local sandstone left over from the construction of the extension was used for the walls, helping blend the new feature in with the rest of the property. Nearby cherry trees provide height, giving the feeling of a sunken seating area, with privacy from the road whilst maintaining spectacular views across the valley.

The seating area was designed to be used year-round, with lighting built into the walls and space for a firepit.

Access to the existing productive area in the garden was incorporated into the design, which is complimented by the addition of a new raised herb garden, also built using the leftover stone from the property.

For the planting, late summer colour was introduced to complement the existing garden, with Heleniums and Geums showing off deep orange colour, alongside Salvia. The aim was to create schemes that would establish quickly, providing privacy, a habitat for wildlife but also to screen a septic tank cover.