garden design and landscaping in Fairford

Considered gardens in Fairford

Fairford is an affluent Cotswold market town on the River Coln, known for the medieval glass of St Mary's, sitting at the eastern edge of the Water Park. We design and build design-led gardens here: full garden design and build, natural ponds and water features, riverside and lakeside planting, and outdoor living.

The ground around Fairford

Fairford sits on Cotswold limestone and Thames-valley gravels, with the Coln running through it and the Water Park lakes nearby, so the water table can sit high in places. That suits natural ponds and rewards planning drainage and levels around the ground water, while the limestone soil suits drought-tolerant planting and proper soil preparation. We survey the ground and build for what is under it.

In keeping with the town

The properties are period Cotswold stone, much within the conservation area, so matched stone and restrained, well-detailed design are what belong. We work in local stone and quality materials to a design-led standard.

Planning in Fairford

Fairford has a conservation area and listed stock, and the surrounding countryside sits within or close to the Cotswold National Landscape, so the rules tighten on materials and what can be built. We tell you what applies to your plot before we start, and point you to Cotswold District Council where a check or application is needed. Guidance from experience, not a substitute for the council's decision.

Talk to us about your Fairford garden

We cover Fairford and the surrounding area, including Lechlade and Cirencester. Arrange a consultation to start.