The Bannerman’s home is a curious historical and architectural palimpsest, an adjunct to a mediaeval abbey. Unexpectedly rural, half way between the centres of Bath and Bristol, it has a 13th century Church, Tithe barn and ponds at the end of a tiny lane among fields. The Bannermans have created, over fifteen years, a deeply romantic, highly scented garden. Partly very formal, with luscious borders of old roses, tree peonies, lilies, and fountains – including the amazing ‘Dancing Crown’ – plus woodland with stream, cascades, pools, temples, tree ferns, magnolias, snowdrops plus parkland, orchards, wild flowers, vegetable/cutting garden.