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Nicky Rampley-Clarke

5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Feel Like the Grounds of a Five-Star Hotel, From Planting Styles to Furniture Choices

Aerial shot of The Newt in Somerset gardens.

Whether it's spectacular landscaping, outdoor kitchens, water features, stylish daybeds, or naturalistic lighting, hotels lay claim to some of the most luxurious gardens in the country, and provide plenty of inspiration to take home with you after a suitably lavish stay.

But how can you make your own garden feel like The Newt in Somerset or Beaverbrook in Surrey? After speaking with landscapers and head gardeners at some of the most beautiful hotel gardens, there seem to be plenty of ways. "Mix formal topiary with casual planting; choose native wildlife-friendly species; incorporate winding paths; and, for that extra hotel feel, carve out cozy seating areas to create a relaxed, memorable retreat,” shares Magdalena Snyman, head gardener at Wiltshire-based Lucknam Park.

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