garden design and landscaping in Lechlade

Considered gardens in Lechlade

Lechlade is the highest navigable point of the Thames, an affluent stone town gathered around Halfpenny Bridge where three counties meet. We design and build design-led gardens here: full garden design and build, natural ponds and water features, riverside planting, and outdoor living that makes the most of the setting.

The ground around Lechlade

Lechlade sits on Cotswold limestone and Thames-valley gravels at the head of the river, so the water table can sit high near the water. That suits natural ponds and means drainage and levels must be planned around the ground water, while the limestone soil suits drought-tolerant planting and good soil preparation. We survey first and build for what is actually under the garden.

In keeping with the town

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

Planning in Lechlade

Lechlade has a conservation area and listed buildings, with the Cotswold National Landscape close by, so the rules tighten on materials and structures. 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 Lechlade garden

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