Best Gardeners in Chideock, Dorset (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

We found this place by chance and what a fantastic find it was. After speaking with the owner on the phone to see if we could visit we were then met by a lovely gardener who explained where we could go. Connected to the manor is a small church which is also worth visiting and provides a great backdrop to parts of the garden. Everywhere you turn there is something of interest, and there is a lovely sense of this being a lived in place and not just a show piece. This is a place worth visiting at any time of the year and there are plenty of spots to enjoy a flask or a picnic!

Rating: 5 / 5

What an unexpectedly delightful experience! We were staying near the gardens for Easter and thought we'd pop by for a quick visit. Little did we realise what a treat lay in store for us. It really was like having a private tour of a National Trust property - incredible gardens to roam around with our two kids (lakes, woodlands, formal gardens and more), the astonishingly atmospheric church (which is a real taste of Italy hidden in rural Dorset), diverse birdlife, and the chance to chat about the property with two of the lovely, accessible, friendly and knowledgeable gardeners. We couldn't recommend a visit to Chideock Manor Gardens highly enough. Thank you, Dierdre, Heather and Phil - we feel very spoilt indeed!

Rating: 5 / 5

My family spent a wonderful afternoon wandering the gardens. The children played and really enjoyed exploring the woodland, walking round the lake and looking in the old church. My wife and I loved the beautiful scenery and the very well kept gardens and enjoyed the whole experience. Additionally, we met several members of staff (gardeners, etc) who were incredibly friendly and informative and really added to our positive experience. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

Superb gardens with many planting ideas on a huge canvas. We were here with some of my many siblings and some history fanatics so this turned into a perfect day. Our hostess fascinated with her own family stories and history. We could have stayed forever! Thank you Dierdre for your time and vision and letting us into your lovely garden. We had the best day to end our holiday in Chideock. Deb

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul provides a highly professional service. Within a few hours, two or three times a year, he manages to transform our unruly courtyard garden into a much neater and tidier space- whilst imparting lots of advice and knowledge about plants and gardening. It’s a real pleasure to learn from him. He has also helped me repot large houseplants and taken me to garden centres to bulk buy- probably way beyond the remit of most gardening services. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

I can't say enough lovely things about Paul who has been trimming my front hedges and other shrubs for many years. Not only is he a great gardener but a lovely chap too. Always punctual, professional, tidy and does an amazing job with my hedges. I planted a cutting from my Dad's fuchsia with the hope it would grow through the hedge which it has done beautifully. Paul takes great care in shaping the hedge around the fuchsia as since my Dad has passed it reminds me of him everytime I go out my front door and Paul knows it means a lot to me. Thank you paul.

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul has been looking after our garden for many years. We have always found him to be honest and reliable with a wealth of knowledge. I have happily recommended him to other friends. M

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul has been looking after my hedge and rear garden for many years now, He is always on time and extremely professional. We also have great craic over a cup of tea and biccies. I could not recommend his services more.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great service! They were professional, punctual, and friendly. They completed the requested jobs (including trimming a big tree) to a high standard and tidied up afterwards. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for their garden to be spruced up. Would use again!

Rating: 5 / 5

Joshua was very polite and helpful fantastic customer service. Joshua came over to my house a few times to help me decide what I wanted for my ramp outside my front door I'm very pleased with the outcome would recommend Minster maintenance

Rating: 5 / 5

Joshua and his team are so professional and trustworthy. Dave, lovely guy, laid our new patio and Jake was on hand to help with maintaining our borders and installing new edging. They left everything really tidy and were professional and polite. We are delighted with our garden transformation! Would highly recommend Minster Maintenance! Thank you to Joshua and his team!

Rating: 5 / 5

Josh and the team were really helpful and reliable. They removed and disposed of our old slippery decking and laid a great patio area and steps to the garden. They identified unknown issues and always came up with practical solutions. The old fencing was replaced with new panels and flower bed tidied. Very pleased with the work and happily recommend them.

Rating: 5 / 5

James kept us in the loop by emailing us with a quote and arranging date and times.James and Dan arrived on time as promised. They did a very professional job and checked with us periodically to discuss things and tidied up after. It poured all day and they just battled through it! Thanks James.........sure we will be calling you again sometime. Roger and Mary

Rating: 5 / 5

James is really professional, punctual and always keeps us up to date on his visits. His work is always good and we wouldnt use anyone else!

Rating: 5 / 5

James is very reliable and knowledgeable. He was recommended to me and I have had no regrets. He has a good work ethic and is very respectful.

Rating: 5 / 5

James has regularly cut our garden hedge over the last couple of years. He has always provided a professional, high quality service.

Rating: 5 / 5

good job done

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben does a brilliant job and is very conscientious. Very friendly and punctual. Very good communicator too. Can definitely recommend him for all grass cutting and general help in the garden.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have found Steve very helpful in completely managing our garden for us. He "just gets on with it" and offers great advice on what plants to put where and when to do it. He always lets us know what day and at what time he will be coming and replies promptly to any queries we may raise. His work ethic is amazing, but will gratefully accept a cup of builders tea, if offered. All in all, we are totally pleased with everything he has done for us and would confidentially recommend him to anyone looking for a gardener.

Rating: 5 / 5

Stephen is an experienced gardener who has a good eye for seeing what needs to be done. His experience also makes him very efficient with the time spent. My garden is looking so much healthier and happier since he came along to take care of it.

Rating: 5 / 5

We've used Steve Cheese for some years now, and I think our garden looks great (even if I do say so myself!). Last year, we had a BIG family birthday / garden party and Steve helped us get the garden into tip-top shape for that. Steve also cuts the hedges every year and does a great job. Steve's knowledge of plants has been a godsend. If you want the best, I can heartily recommend Steven for a regular service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Stephen has a first class work ethic, no corners cut, everything completed to an exceptionally high standard. I’d have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone, a real pleasure.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely garden centre, independent and family owned, with certainly a different feel to the bigger chains. Huge choice in all areas and well stocked. Many things I haven't seen elsewhere and I will be back for an apricot and a peach tree when I have a chance. A lovely cafe restaurant as well. I would definitely recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

The entrance is just off of the roundabout. There is a cafe inside plus a little drinks and food kiosk outside within the gardens. This is one of the most well presented garden centres I've ever been in. The outside area is large, and it feels like you're walking through tropical gardens. A great selection of everything you need.. There is a homeware section, although it's not that big, this garden centre is all about the outside, be it sheds, plants or wooden furniture. Pet area inside. Well worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

Online there are shed load of sheds that all look good but for a solid and reliable one I am glad I went to Groves. Thank you Mark for putting it up. it is grand

Rating: 5 / 5

1st visit the 4/8.Loved it.lovely coffee.Enjoy all the displays of plants,pots,sheds.Quite a large place so great for me.Valled back in on the 5/8 as coming back from Torquay.Bought 2 plants.Premises clean.Staff friendly,polite.Will be visiting again Highly recommend.Lots of parking,borrows,trolleys etc