Garden Tours
Guided Garden Tours
A relaxed one hour guided walk through Douneside’s RHS accredited gardens, led by the estate garden team.
Booking available for 2026
A guided walk through the gardens.
Douneside’s Guided Garden Tours offer an opportunity to explore the estate’s Royal Horticultural Society accredited gardens with the people who know them best. Led by members of the garden team, each tour shares the history of the grounds alongside seasonal planting, horticultural detail and what is currently in bloom.
The tour lasts approximately one hour, making it an easy and rewarding way to experience the gardens at their seasonal best. Afterwards, guests may choose to add lunch in The Conservatory, with fresh produce from the kitchen garden where available.
The tour is priced separately, with lunch charged separately for those who would like to stay a little longer.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Dates and booking status
Dates, availability and key details.
Each guided tour lasts approximately one hour. Booking is subject to availability and lunch in The Conservatory can be added separately.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Friday 7 August 2026
Booking available
The experience
Through the gardens, with the team.
The tour is designed to be relaxed and informative, giving guests time to understand the history, planting and seasonal character of the Douneside gardens.
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Arrival
Meet the garden team
Arrive at Douneside and meet the team who will guide you through the gardens.
02
Tour
RHS accredited gardens
Enjoy a one hour guided walk through the estate gardens, with insight into their history and design.
03
In season
Planting and highlights
Discover what is currently in bloom, with seasonal points of interest highlighted along the way.
04
Afterwards
Optional lunch
Complete your visit with lunch in The Conservatory if you wish. Lunch is optional and charged separately.
In the gardens
Seasonal planting, quietly introduced.
The gardens at Douneside change throughout the season. A guided tour offers a slower way to see them, with time to notice detail, structure and the work that goes into maintaining the grounds.
It is a simple, thoughtful experience for garden lovers, returning guests and visitors who would like to understand the estate more deeply.
What's included
A simple garden visit, carefully guided.
The tour is priced separately, with lunch available as an optional addition.
✓ One hour guided tour of Douneside House’s RHS accredited gardens
✓ Led by members of the Douneside garden team
✓ Insight into the history of the grounds
✓ Seasonal planting and horticultural highlights
✓ Opportunity to see what is currently in bloom
✓ Optional lunch in The Conservatory
✓ Booking by telephone or email
Tour price
Tour price and lunch.
The guided garden tour is priced separately. Lunch in The Conservatory is optional and not included in the tour price.
Tour price
From £10 per person
Optional lunch
Charged separately
Booking is subject to availability. Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of reservation.
Questions, answered
When are the Guided Garden Tours?
Tours are listed for Friday 17 July, Friday 24 July and Friday 7 August 2026.
How long does the tour last?
Each guided garden tour lasts approximately one hour.
Who leads the tour?
The tours are led by members of the Douneside garden team.
What will we see on the tour?
The tour explores Douneside House’s RHS accredited gardens, with insight into the history of the grounds, seasonal planting and current highlights.
Can we have lunch after the tour?
Yes. Lunch in The Conservatory can be added, subject to availability, and is charged separately.
How much does the tour cost?
The tour price is from £10 per person. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
How do I book?
Please contact Douneside House directly by telephone or email and the team will advise on availability.
Enquire with the team
Speak to Douneside House about availability.
Telephone: +44 (0) 13398 81230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
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