点评:Coolwater Garden is a stunning passion project, a place packed to the brim with plants, stories and love for the craft. There are a plethora of species to discover on the guided tours, where your knowledgeable guide can enlighten everyone from seasoned professionals to newer plant aficionados, and everyone in-between.
One feels instantly entranced by this magical oasis as Kevin, your host and guide, is approachable and welcoming. The tour itself is calm and relaxed with tons of information and little stories. Even the areas not covered in the tour, every nook and cranny, exude an air of care and attention.
My favourite place, particularly since I visited in early winter, was the alpine house — a sight to behold, even for those who specialise in succulents and cacti.
One more caveat is the steal of a price. A two-hour guided tour would typically cost thrice as much, and here you also get to enjoy refreshments — biscuits, sweets, drinks, and even some of the host’s special port — all served in the beautiful copper pagoda with a view of the pond.
Coolwater Garden is still a hidden gem, so you’ll have the entire garden to yourself and your group.
翻译:酷水花园是一个令人惊叹的倾注心血之作,这里植物繁茂,故事丰富,处处洋溢着对园艺的热爱。在导览游中,您可以探索种类繁多的植物,博学的导游会为您讲解,无论您是经验丰富的专业人士、初涉园艺的新手,还是介于两者之间的任何一位,都能从中获得启发。
凯文是您的主人兼导游,他平易近人、热情好客,让人一踏入这片神奇的绿洲便会立刻被深深吸引。导览游本身轻松惬意,信息量丰富,还穿插着许多小故事。即使是导览游未涵盖的区域,每个角落都散发着精心呵护的气息。
我最喜欢的地方,尤其是在初冬时节,是高山植物温室——即使是专攻多肉植物和仙人掌的人,也会为之惊叹。
另外值得一提的是,这里的价格非常实惠。两小时的导览游通常要贵三倍,而且在这里,您还能享用茶点——饼干、甜点、饮品,甚至还有主人特制的波特酒——所有这些都在可以俯瞰池塘的精美铜塔内供应。
凉水花园至今仍是一处鲜为人知的宝地,因此您和您的团队可以独享整个花园。