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Kilchoan Gardens

Kilmelford PA34 4XD
Kilchoan Estate/ Zsolt Fodor (Head Gardener)
T:07588 404238 Zsolt@kilchoanestate.co.uk
Current Openings:
By arrangement 1 January - 31 December (2026)
Admission £7.00, children free.
Nominated charity: The Kilchoan Melfort Trust 30% & Breast Cancer Now 30%.
Saturday/Sunday, 16/17 May & Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, 10am - 5pm (2026)
Admission £7.00, children free.
Nominated charity: The Kilchoan Melfort Trust 30% & Breast Cancer Now 30%.
Description: An eclectic private garden, open on specific dates and year-round by appointment.
Kilchoan Gardens consist of a mix of ornamental beds with less formal areas for regenerative gardening. The main areas include an old walled garden renovated with a glasshouse for tender species, and traditional vegetable production; a Himalayan garden with many species of Asiatic origin; an arboretum with plants of high conservation value, including trees through the International Conifer Conservation Programme, and new woodland areas designed for flora and fauna. The more formal gardens consist of herbaceous borders, topiary and various artwork dotted around the paths and planting areas.
The chapel will be open. Teas available on SGS specific dates.

Directions: 4.5 miles along the road from the A816 turn-off south of Kilmelford signed Degnish. Turn left after 1.5 miles at the bridge and Melfort Holiday Village. Follow this for 3 miles and look out for signage.

Other details: Also open by arrangement 1 January to 31 December - Melissa Oatts on 07776 396138 or email factor@kilchoanestate.co.uk or zsolt@kilchoanestate.co.uk.

The listing location on a map.