Ardmaddy Castle gardens, in a most spectacular setting, are shielded to the north by mature woodlands, carpeted with bluebells and daffodils and protected from the Atlantic winds by the elevated Castle. The Walled Garden is full of magnificent rhododendrons, some huge, an increasing collection of rare and unusual shrubs and plants, the 'Clock Garden' with its cutting flowers, a former coldframe now a new crevice garden, a large selection of fruit and vegetables grown with labour saving formality, all within dwarf box hedging. Beyond, a woodland walk, with its amazing hydrangea climbing to 60 feet, leads to the water gardens - in early summer a riot of candelabra primulas, irises, rodgersias and other damp-loving plants and grasses. Lovely autumn colour. An ever evolving garden for all seasons.

Accommodation:
All four of our cottages have secluded locations with enclosed gardens and all have fantastic views either over nearby islands and out to sea or over surrounding countryside. Furnished and equipped for your comfort and convenience they are intended to be a home from home – indeed many people come back year after year to “their” cottage. https://ardmaddy.com/cottages/cottages-overview/

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Interesting plant combinations and unusual colour combinations

Water features including ponds and burn

Several varieties of soft fruits. Fresh fruit and veg for sale in season.

Walled Garden with formal dwarf box hedging but informal plantings

Vegetables grown with labour saving techniques and unusual varieties.

Awards

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GUIDED TOURS

Pre-booked garden tours for groups of 10 or more.

Group visits

£5 per person

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
  • Woodland Gardens
  • Water Gardens
  • Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
  • Autumn Colour
  • Wild Berries
  • Daffodil Displays
  • Bluebell Displays
  • Rhododendron Displays
  • Snowdrops
  • Woodland Wildlife
  • Walled Garden

HOW TO FIND US

Take A816 South out of Oban for 8 miles. Turn right onto B844 to Seil Island/Easdale/ Island of Luing. 4 miles on, take a left onto Ardmaddy road for a further 2 miles

ADDRESS

Ardmaddy Castle
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QY

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 9.00-18.00

Monday: 09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00

Friday: 09:00 - 18:00

Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00

Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00

Opening information

None. Open all year round

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: £5.00

Child: Free

Concession: £5.00

Group Adult: £5.00

ADDRESS

Argyll and The Isles

Ardmaddy Castle
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QY

FACILITY

  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • Accommodation
  • Plant sales

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Assistance Dogs

Family day out

  • Pushchair friendly
  • Dog friendly

4 self-catering cottages (4*) sleeping 4 – 12 people.

WEBSITE

http://www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk

E-MAIL

minette@ardmaddy.com

PHONE

01852 300 353

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