On the edge of the Welsh border town of Knighton sits Pont Faen House and its beautiful ¾ acre garden. The owners, Brenda and John, open their garden for the National Garden Scheme and it was a garden I just had to visit. Why? Well, Brenda just happens to be a cousin to my Grandad, and I was a teenager the last time we met (so many years ago!). So my parents came along and we had a family catch-up while we were there.
It was a hot, sunny day for our visit at the end of July and we were lucky enough to have the garden to ourselves. Brenda and John kindly gave us a tour of the garden and I’m told that’s what they do with all of their visitors.
The garden at Pont Faen House is flat and perfect for anyone with any mobility issues. There is also plenty of seating to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Various paths lead you to different areas of the garden and there’s so much to see. Brenda & John have created this garden from scratch over the past 15 years and it continues to evolve.
The garden has a wide range of colourful plants, many of which attract butterflies and bees. I coveted the wonderful dahlias!
If you would like to visit, the garden at Pont Faen House is open again for the National Garden Scheme in 2021. Tickets currently need to be booked in advance so you can enjoy a socially distanced visit.
28 Comments
Susan Paynton
How lovely to have a family reunion in such a beautiful setting.
Somewhere in Ireland
The garden is absolutely beautiful as are your photos. Hope you had a grand reunion with your family. Have a wonderful weekend!
Carol
to me this is a fantasy garden (totally unable to have it in semi-tropical Florida) I love every photo
Eastside Cats
This is an odd question, but how much snowfall does this are get in Winter? I look at garden paths, and wonder if they have to be shoveled out… 🙂
Nikki
It depends on the winter… Last winter it was quite mild and we had barely any snow, but a couple of winters ago we had quite a bit of snow!
Eunice
A fabulous looking house and gorgeous gardens, your photos are beautiful 🙂
Ann Coleman
What an amazing house and garden! I would love to live somewhere like that….
yvonne@FictionBooks
Hi Nikki,
How amazing to have your own National Garden to go and visit, your relatives must be totally committed to their house and garden, to keep it looking this brilliant!
I must admit that I would be a bit more selfish about that lovely view from my back garden and wouldn’t want to share it with anyone 🙂
Your pictures as always, are outstanding, particularly the last three, but I think that’s just a colour thing!
Stay safe 🙂
Yvonne
xx
Jo
A lovely garden and how nice to be able to catch up with relatives too.
Lady Fi
Wow – what a fabulous garden and house!
Kelly
Beautiful photos, as always… and what a fun bonus to have a personal connection with the folks there! Are those solar panels on the outbuilding?
Nikki
Yes, those are solar panels!
anita grinde
Beautiful garden and house!Wow I can dream of that house!
thanx for sharing!
Anita
Kris P
It’s a beautiful garden, Nikki. How lucky you were to combine your tour with a family reunion of sorts too.
Mary Kirkland
Your picture are absolutely stunning.
Sophie
The gardens are so beautiful, it looks like a lovely home. How nice that you all got to have a family catch up too! The admission fee goes to a great cause x
Sophie
Johanna Bradley
It’s glorious, and your photos are wonderful, Nikki! Such good news that the garden is able to open again this year. 🙂 🙂
Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter
What a beautiful garden, and I love your pictures of insects enjoying the flowers too. Brenda and her husband must be really dedicated.
jeanie
Brenda and John are certainly gifted gardeners. It’s a wonderful setting and I like how they arranged sitting places for their guests and the flat concept. That will make it nice for those who have a harder time getting around. Oh, I’d love to be in the UK now to visit spots like this at their peak!
soma @ whimsandfancies.com
Beautiful house and garden. Beautiful photography too. I spotted so many of my favourite flowers and I love the kettle water feature. Thanks so much for the tour!
-Soma
Aimsy
What a beautiful garden?! You have captured the flowers beautifully in your photos.
Thanks for sharing!
Aimsy xoxo
chickenruby
looks so pretty there, I keep meaning to visit the open garden schemes, but I’m never in the Uk long enough or at the right time to do so
Liberty Belle
Such a lovely garden! Glad you were able to enjoy it and visit with a relative that you haven’t seen in years too.
CherryPie
The garden looks fabulous. I love your close up photos of the garden life 🙂
Felicity Grace Terry
Oh my goodness, such vibrant colours. Given how autumnal it is already feeling here your photographs were much appreciated.
Lauretta Wright
I love the National Garden Scheme and last summer enjoyed visiting a few with the family – it was always lovely. I enjoy the colours, scents and different themes. I’ve got my eye on doing more GYO in the garden next year – see where it takes me! Wish me luck… 🙂
Meraki
Love to see your beautiful pictures in a very beautiful garder
Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi
Gorgeous!!