Stylish outdoor living with structure, elegance, and serenity
At Frogheath Landscapes, we specialise in transforming enclosed spaces into sophisticated courtyard gardens. Whether urban or rural, a courtyard garden offers a sense of privacy and tranquillity—making it ideal for outdoor living, entertaining, and relaxation.
In this recent project, designed by award winning designer Tina Vallis, we created a large, stylish courtyard garden centred around a bespoke swimming pool. Every element was carefully chosen to balance form and function, making the space feel both luxurious and liveable.
Features of a Stylish Courtyard Garden with Pool
Courtyard gardens are defined by their sense of enclosure, often surrounded by buildings, walls, or hedging. When designed around a swimming pool, thoughtful landscaping ensures the space feels cohesive, elegant, and practical. Key features often include:
- Paved surrounds – High-quality natural stone or porcelain paving provides a clean, heat-resistant, and slip-safe surface around the pool, perfect for lounging and entertaining.
- Geometric layout – Strong lines, symmetry, and structure help organise the space and give a sense of calm and order—especially important in larger courtyards.
- Raised planters or borders – These soften the hardscaping, add greenery at eye-level, and are ideal for scented plants or clipped shrubs to enhance the atmosphere.
- Water features or rills – In addition to the pool, subtle water elements can create soothing sounds and visual interest.
- Outdoor living zones – Areas for dining, sunbathing, or relaxing under pergolas or awnings help the garden function like an open-air extension of the home.
- Lighting design – Discreet garden lighting brings the courtyard to life at night, highlighting textures, plants, and the pool’s reflection.
- Evergreen structure & seasonal planting – A combination of topiary, ornamental grasses, and seasonal flowers offers year-round appeal and elegance.
Built for Style & Durability
Our courtyard gardens are designed to age beautifully, using materials that complement the architecture of your property. With expert attention to drainage, irrigation, and non-slip surfaces around pools, we ensure every garden is as practical as it is visually stunning.
Working throughout Sussex and the surrounding areas, we bring decades of experience in landscape construction and planting to every project, blending traditional skills with contemporary design.
