Frome Villa: A Layered Family Garden Retreat

This family garden has been thoughtfully shaped into a series of gentle, flowing zones, each one offering its own moment of calm, play, or connection, allowing different moods and activities to sit comfortably alongside one another throughout the day and across the seasons.

Closest to the house, a Mediterranean-inspired gravel garden sets the tone: low-growing, textured planting that keeps the space open and allows beautiful glimpses toward the rest of the garden beyond. The narrow terrace garden continues this language, using planks and stone to guide you toward the pergola and into a sheltered woodland-edge dining space, perfect for slow meals, informal gatherings, and watching children play freely on the lawn nearby.

A corten-steel water bowl brings life and movement to the heart of the garden, while fragrant planting and soft seating create a sunny retreat for quiet moments of pause and reflection. Beyond this, a woven hazel screen leads to a secret woodland nook, complete with hot tub, sauna, and a serene stepping-stone path that encourages a slower pace.

At the top sits a rustic outdoor studio, a peaceful lookout point where the whole garden unfolds below. From here, the space invites long evenings by the fire, gentle exploration, and a deeper connection to the landscape beyond.