With Chelsea Flower Show in full swing, we've put together five gardens located everywhere from the shores of Italy to right across the pond. We think they're great, perfect for any budding (geddit?) flower enthusiast to get their fill of nature's beauty. Sunshine, sprawling lawns and flowers guaranteed.
Villa Lante | Central Italy
The estate, formed of two almost identical houses and acres of land, are the work of a cardinal who loved nothing more than outdoor living and eating in the warm Italian sunshine. The land surrounding this Italina estate features expansive gardens, waterfalls and caves as well as the typical fountains you'd expect.
Where to stay: Try The Duke Hotel. Secret Escapes are currently offering flights, afternoon tea and tickets to the Vittoriano Museum from £232.
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The Majorelle Garden | Morocco
Love fashion? Head over to Africa and wander about in Yves Saint Laurent's garden. This twelve-acre botanical garden has roots (pun definitely intended) back to the 1920s, when Marrakesh was still associated with France. More than 15 bird species call it home, and with a gorgeous Art Deco design and Laurent's personal collection of African textiles,
Where to stay: Riad Cocoon, which has been called a 'haven of peace', and has a score of 95% on TripAdvisor.
Giardino di Ninfa | Lazio, Italy
These romantic gardens have been a well-kept secret for years, and grow from the remains of a town ransacked and pillaged during a battle in the middle ages. The inhabitants were then struck with malaria and the town abandoned, leaving nothing but ruins until residents of a nearby town decided to create beauty in the dust. The gardens have strict opening times, but are well worth the visit.
Where to stay: Il Fogliano is a chic and extremely stylish hotel right next to the sea and a short drive away from the gardens.
Dumbarton Oaks | Washington, U.S.A
In 1921, wealthy couple Robert and Mildred Bliss hired a landscape gardener to start work on their farmland, transforming it into a stylish garden. Thirty years later it was still a work in progress but open to the public, and is now governed by the National Parks Service. Not many people think of visiting a garden in Washington DC, but visitors describe it as 'a great place to wander'.
Where to stay: Il Fogliano is a chic and extremely stylish hotel right next to the sea and a short drive away from the gardens.
Dumbarton Oaks | Washington, U.S.A
In 1921, wealthy couple Robert and Mildred Bliss hired a landscape gardener to start work on their farmland, transforming it into a stylish garden. Thirty years later it was still a work in progress but open to the public, and is now governed by the National Parks Service. Not many people think of visiting a garden in Washington DC, but visitors describe it as 'a great place to wander'.
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Göteborgs Botaniska Trädgård | Sweden
Along with the finest collections of wild-collected Japanese plants in Northern Europe, Gothenburg's Botanical Gardens' greenhouses are home to about 4,000 plant species, including 1,500 orchids. These strawling gardens, which cover hundred of acres, have won a coveted place in the Michelin Green Guide as being one of the leading gardens of Europe.
Where to stay: Gothia Towers have rooms from £99 per night, and are well placed for a trip to the gardens. Plus, they're stunning. And they have bridges connecting each tower.
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