The garden is renowned for its spring colours including camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons, as well as carpets of spring bulbs and wild flowers such as bluebells and columbines. One of the most unusual features is the maze, planted by Alfred Fox in October 1833, using Cherry laurel - Prunus laurocerasus . The hedges have to be trimmed four or five times a year, to maintain their unusual and interesting shape. Durgan Village, at the bottom of the garden on the banks of the Helford estuary, is a cluster of 20 or so cottages, originally mainly occupied by fishermen. Shop, plant sales and light refreshments.
Paths are steep with steps limiting access.