Testimonials
"We contacted Bea to provide a design for a plot of land adjoining a renovated farmhouse near Loweswater. The process started with a positive site visit which resulted in an initial design that precisely matched what we were looking for. The drawings and artists impressions gave us all we needed to make final decisions about the layout. Bea was also able to help us in contractor selection by providing tender documentation and suggesting potential suppliers. We have subsequently contracted with one of the recommendations. Overall a very professional service. We`re looking forward to seeing the end results".
Jon and Ali, Loweswater
Jon and Ali, Loweswater
"The design is brilliant. Mike and I are delighted with the cleverness of the design"
Sue & Mike, Penrith
Sue & Mike, Penrith
“We’ve been very happy with the service and garden design we received from Bea. Bea looked at our existing garden, listened to what wanted from the space and produced a design that we could have never imagined! She also produced a planting plan, helped with the planting and produced a maintenance plan. We now have a garden that we enjoy spending time in. Happy to recommend. Thanks Bea!”
Ben and Katie, Greysouthen
Ben and Katie, Greysouthen
"I used Bea Ray Garden Design to create a space that worked for me , my dogs and family get togethers. I couldn't have imagined how great the finish would be. I would highly recommend her services. "
Liz, Portinscale, Keswick
Liz, Portinscale, Keswick
"I was hugely satisfied with the service. The creative design was perfect, suiting the property, practical to my needs and sympathetic to the space, and the execution of the plan well delivered. It was hassle free including sourcing of the plants and planting up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bea Ray Garden Design in creating a beautiful garden."
Stuart, Newton Reigny, Penrith
Stuart, Newton Reigny, Penrith
"I was very happy with the service and I would say that the price was definitely value for money."
Judith, Sedbergh
Judith, Sedbergh
"Our garden was a real state and during Covid, Bea remotely managed to create us a wonderful design which we are still enjoying. Bea was very approachable, lovely to work with and has an incredible eye!"
Nikita, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Nikita, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Bea, Thank you so much for the plans, they look absolutely amazing, you really have captured what we were after!😀"
Julie and Mike, Drybeck, Appleby
Julie and Mike, Drybeck, Appleby
"Bea is a joy to work with , professional, inspiring and sensitive to our ideas - her beautiful design has transformed our garden"
Julie, Caldbeck
Julie, Caldbeck
"Bea was a dream to work with and indulged my own love of garden design and plants in her scheme for us. We’ll be in our second year of seeing the garden flourish this year and I have high hopes that we have the garden will be everything we need it to be; for the grown up, for our kids and for Monty, the dog. Not only did Bea work with us from afar (we’re in the Midlands) she has also built longevity into our design too, which we thought was brilliant... so when the play equipment goes, I’ve got another excuse to go to the garden centres AGAIN! Thanks Bea!"
Tania and Mike, Midlands
Tania and Mike, Midlands
"Thank you so much for the plan. It’s really gave me confidence to grab a spade and dig. I would never have tried anything half as ambitious."
Rosie, Cambs
Rosie, Cambs
"Having spent two years renovating our cottage we were looking for ideas with what to do with our 3/4 acre, mature but unmanaged garden. We quickly enjoyed working with Bea, who listened well to gain a clear understanding of what we would like to achieve. We were very pleased to see Bea’s proposals and her interesting & innovative ideas to achieve our goals. Bea was a pleasure to work with and we have no hesitation in recommending her"
Peter and Gwen, Ravenstonedale
Peter and Gwen, Ravenstonedale
"I'm truly delighted with Bea's design and how the garden has been transformed. It's really taking shape now and it's very exciting. I've had so many compliments about it and I have been persuaded to open it in the local Open Gardens this summer."
Su Hawkins, Oxford
Su Hawkins, Oxford
"From the initial phone call to completion of the project, Bea was a joy to work with. She really listens, and grasped what we were trying to achieve straight away, understanding how the large Om garden was going to be used, how it fitted into the overall garden scheme, and the key part it played in the vista from the house and guest lodging during the different seasons.
Her plant knowledge and creativity with texture/smell/height/colour etc is one of her key skills. Her designs were visually appealing, easy to understand, fully explanatory and labelled, and together with illustrative images of the plants themselves (we weren't familiar with many of them) we had a proper sense of what to expect. And we weren't disappointed! It's been 18 months since the planting was done so we've seen the blooming results through the seasons. Spectacular! And the Om garden a haven of tranquility.
And we also want to mention the actual hard graft preparation/planting schedule. Bea gave us comprehensive advice on soil preparation, and project managed the actual planting of thousands of plants according to her plan, rolling up her sleeves to give the team a hand and offer advice when we weren't sure about something."
Abby Eaton, Wiltshire
Her plant knowledge and creativity with texture/smell/height/colour etc is one of her key skills. Her designs were visually appealing, easy to understand, fully explanatory and labelled, and together with illustrative images of the plants themselves (we weren't familiar with many of them) we had a proper sense of what to expect. And we weren't disappointed! It's been 18 months since the planting was done so we've seen the blooming results through the seasons. Spectacular! And the Om garden a haven of tranquility.
And we also want to mention the actual hard graft preparation/planting schedule. Bea gave us comprehensive advice on soil preparation, and project managed the actual planting of thousands of plants according to her plan, rolling up her sleeves to give the team a hand and offer advice when we weren't sure about something."
Abby Eaton, Wiltshire
"Terrific! We use the garden all the time, we're really very pleased with it"
Stuart & Jill Capel, Marcham, Oxfordshire
Stuart & Jill Capel, Marcham, Oxfordshire
"Thank you for creating such a perfect garden."
Fiona Moore, Gloucestershire
Fiona Moore, Gloucestershire
"We moved into a new house with a reasonably sized, but very neglected garden. As it was very much a ‘blank canvas’ we thought it would be sensible to consult an expert about what to do, and chose Bea Ray Garden Design. The design was fantastic – making sure that every area of the garden had a purpose, and even finding use for a large side garden that we had ‘written off’. The design blended classic features with a contemporary finish, and paid full attention to the key element of our brief – a garden that the whole family could enjoy, but one that would mature from the toddler years onwards. Bea effortlessly included safety features in the design, without making their functionality stand out.
Bea quickly understood our needs, and consulted us throughout the design process to ensure the finished design exceeded expectation. Bea was also very knowledgeable about the practical aspects of the garden makeover. Due to a limited budget, we knew that we would have to do the work on a piecemeal basis, and Bea was able to guide us on where best to start, the order of works and how to make the most of the money available. I would recommend Bea to anyone needing inspiration for the garden, and she was a joy to work with."
Katy & Ian Brookes, Farmoor, Oxfordshire
Bea quickly understood our needs, and consulted us throughout the design process to ensure the finished design exceeded expectation. Bea was also very knowledgeable about the practical aspects of the garden makeover. Due to a limited budget, we knew that we would have to do the work on a piecemeal basis, and Bea was able to guide us on where best to start, the order of works and how to make the most of the money available. I would recommend Bea to anyone needing inspiration for the garden, and she was a joy to work with."
Katy & Ian Brookes, Farmoor, Oxfordshire
"Bea provided creative, customer focused and original design – based in reality yet aspirational."
Laura & Robin Evers, Summertown, Oxford
Laura & Robin Evers, Summertown, Oxford
