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Specimen olive tree in a large salt glazed terracotta pot in a contemporary London Garden with Florence white porcelain paving, venetian painted fence, and integrated bench. Raised beds with trachelospermum jasminoides climbing on a wire framework. Contemporary garden design by luxury gardens. Contemporary planting scheme by luxury gardens.

Classical Contemporary Garden

Haringey, London 

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garden design & build in Surrey

cottage  
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Reigate, Surrey 

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A symmetrical view of a small courtyard vegetable garden featuring rustic oak raised beds and a pathway made from reclaimed clay cottage pavers. Overhead, natural willow arches support climbing beans with vibrant green leaves and orange-red blossoms. The design balances beauty and practicality, enclosed by wooden fencing with a pale garden shed at the rear, all set within a charming and luxurious residential setting. Small garden design and landscaping by luxury gardens.

Surrey Cottage Garden Design with Oak Raised Beds – Luxury Gardens Design & Build

This beautiful cottage garden design in Surrey, featuring handcrafted oak raised beds, blends classic charm with contemporary touches. Red clay pavers are paired with tumbled mint sandstone to create a soft, welcoming space. Natural hazel arches provide vertical interest, while a modern fence is softened by fragrant climbing plants.

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The planting scheme combines edible crops with traditional cottage-style flowers, offering both beauty and a degree of self-sufficiency. This garden was designed and built by Luxury Gardens in 2022.

A traditional courtyard garden featuring tumbled mint sandstone paving alongside a flourishing vegetable garden, with raised beds and lush planting framed by wooden fencing and cottage-style borders.
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A beautifully designed small courtyard garden featuring oak raised beds filled with lush vegetable plants. Climbing sweet peas and beans grow over rustic garden arches adding vertical interest. The garden is paved with traditional clay cottage pavers, creating a warm and textured surface. Surrounded by elegant wooden fencing and a backdrop of rich colourful planting. The small luxury garden also includes a painted timber shed and ornamental planting, blending functionality with refined outdoor living.

oak raised beds

This charming courtyard garden in Surrey features oak raised beds, designed for growing a wide variety of vegetables in a semi-self-sufficient space. Handmade hazel arches support runner beans and sweet peas, adding height and seasonal interest. As part of this bespoke cottage garden design by Luxury Gardens, a compact patio and connecting pathways lead to a discreet garden shed—perfect for both practicality and quiet retreat.

Beautiful cottage garden featuring oak raised beds in a meticulously organized vegetable garden, complete with climbing beans on metal arches and lush green crops. Set on a red brick patio and framed by a traditional stone house, this garden was professionally designed and built by Luxury Gardens

garden design details 

small courtyard cottage garden design in Surrey

Our small courtyard cottage garden design in Surrey was carefully planned and landscaped in 2022 using a traditional palette of materials. In spring 2023, we introduced a mix of cottage garden planting and homegrown vegetables to bring the space to life.

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​Arranged on a single level, the garden includes a dedicated patio area—ideal for relaxing with a morning coffee.

Paths and patio are laid with a blend of Cottage Clay Pavers and Tumbled Mint Sandstone, while oak raised vegetable beds crafted from solid oak beams define the growing areas.

 

A new tongue-and-groove fence provides privacy and a clean backdrop for fragrant climbing plants that completes our cottage garden design. 

A symmetrical view of a small courtyard vegetable garden featuring rustic oak raised beds and a pathway made from reclaimed clay cottage pavers. Overhead, natural willow arches support climbing beans with vibrant green leaves and orange-red blossoms. The design balances beauty and practicality, enclosed by wooden fencing with a pale garden shed at the rear, all set within a charming and luxurious residential setting. Small garden design and landscaping by luxury gardens.

For this courtyard cottage garden design, we selected materials that reflect timeless countryside charm. These include Cottage Clay Pavers, green oak beams, and Tumbled Mint Sandstone. Natural hazel arches and fruit trees add softness and seasonal interest. The overall design supports sustainable living and self-sufficiency, combining visual appeal with practical growing space.

traditional materials 

Courtyard garden featuring tumbled mint sandstone paving with warm beige tones, bordered by cottage clay pavers. Surrounded by cottage-style planting and oak raised beds, this design by Luxury Gardens Design & Build showcases a traditional yet elegant approach to cottage garden landscaping.
A traditional and beautiful courtyard garden with a small garden design featuring lush and vibrant planting alongside a raised vegetable garden. Echinacea plants bloom in the foreground, while raised oak beds filled with edible plants surrounded by cottage clay paver path. The space is enclosed by contemporary timber fencing, creating a private and serene atmosphere typical of luxury gardens.

Oak raised vegetable beds bring rustic charm and long-term durability to any garden. Ideal for growing herbs, salads, and seasonal produce, they add height, structure, and natural warmth to a cottage garden design. Their elevated form allows for varied planting, easy maintenance, and even informal seating, making them a versatile and attractive feature in any courtyard garden.

oak rasied vegetable beds

A traditional and beautiful courtyard garden with a small garden design featuring lush and vibrant planting alongside a raised vegetable garden. Echinacea plants bloom in the foreground, while raised oak beds filled with edible plants surrounded by cottage clay paver path. The space is enclosed by contemporary timber fencing, creating a private and serene atmosphere typical of luxury gardens.
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Tumbled mint sandstone is a light beige paving stone with soft edges and a gently aged finish. Its warm, sandy tones perfectly suit a cottage garden design, blending effortlessly with classic planting schemes. The textured surface adds character while offering a practical, slip-resistant option for garden paths and patios.

tumbled mint sandstone

cottage garden planting scheme

A vibrant cluster of Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflowers) in full bloom, featuring pink-purple petals radiating from prominent, spiky orange-brown central cones. The flowers are bathed in warm sunlight with a soft bokeh effect in the background, creating a lively and colourful summer garden scene.

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea, known as purple coneflower, is a late summer-flowering perennial. It is widely recognised for its striking purple flowers and spiny central cone. Echinacea purpurea is valued for its medicinal properties, which support the immune system and reduce symptoms of colds. It is the perfect plant for a cottage garden design, attracting bees and butterflies with its long-lasting summer colour.

A vibrant butterfly with eye-like patterns on its wings rests on blooming oregano flowers in an edible cottage garden. The garden, abundant with lush greenery and soft pink blossoms, was thoughtfully designed and built by Luxury Gardens to blend beauty with functionality.

​Oregano vulgare

Origanum vulgare, or oregano, is a hardy perennial herb with aromatic leaves and pink-purple flowers, popular in Mediterranean cooking. Native to Europe, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots and attracts pollinators. Valued for both culinary and traditional medicinal uses, oregano offers a warm, robust flavour and is rich in essential oils with antimicrobial properties.

A close-up of a Honeysuckle Serotina flower in full bloom, showcasing its delicate tubular petals in shades of deep magenta and creamy white. The flower's stamens extend gracefully from the centre, surrounded by glossy green leaves and softly blurred garden foliage in the background.

Honeysuckle Serotina

Honeysuckle ‘Serotina’ (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’) is a vigorous climber with fragrant deep pink and cream flowers from summer to autumn. Ideal for fences and trellises in sun or partial shade, it attracts bees and moths. Perfect for adding late-season colour and scent to a cottage garden design, followed by decorative red berries.

A close-up of a bumblebee collecting nectar from a vibrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) bloom in a sunlit cottage garden. The soft purple petals and upright flower spikes are surrounded by a blurred sea of similar blooms, creating a dreamy, pollinator-friendly scene.

Lavandula stoechas

Lavandula stoechas, or French lavender, is a compact, aromatic shrub with distinctive purple flower heads topped by petal-like bracts. Blooming from late spring to summer, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. Loved by bees, it’s ideal for borders, containers, and Mediterranean-style gardens. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages prolonged flowering.

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cottage garden project details 

Style & Brief 

Cottage garden design in Reigate, Surrey using traditional materials and fragrant, colourful planting. A grass-free courtyard layout with classic cottage garden appeal.

Our Partners

London Stone for Cottage Clay Pavers & Tumbled Mint Sandstone. Jacksons Fencing for teh new Fence andProvender Nurseries for the planting.

Key Materials

Tumbled Mint Sandstone Paving, Cottage Clay Pavers, Hazel Arches, Oak Beams and Oak Sleepers, and Tongue and Groove Fencing.

Planting 

Cottage garden style planting,  including Honeysuckle, French lavender, oregano Echinacea purpurea, Alliums, and  Erigeron karvinskianus.

A beautifully designed small courtyard garden featuring oak raised beds filled with lush vegetable plants. Climbing sweet peas and beans grow over rustic garden arches adding vertical interest. The garden is paved with traditional clay cottage pavers, creating a warm and textured surface. Surrounded by elegant wooden fencing and a backdrop of rich colourful planting. The small luxury garden also includes a painted timber shed and ornamental planting, blending functionality with refined outdoor living.

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