Enchanting secret gardens around the world

Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland The scenic, walled gardens at this 16th-century castle-turned-hotel are tucked away past a long arched tunnel on the southern end of the grounds.

Far Niente in Napa, California These southern-style gardens are set back into the gorgeous wine country landscape and sheltered by rings of olive trees.

Cadogan Place Gardens in London What was once the late 18th century London Botanic Garden is now a private communal green space for Cadogan residents.

Manoir Hovey in Quebec, Canada Built in 1900 by an Atlanta titan of industry as his northern retreat, Manoir Hovey was modeled after George Washington’s home in Virginia.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England Although not a secret anymore, the gardens were once completely hidden and forgotten after World War I. It wasn't until the 1990s that a team brought the oasis back to life.

Las Pozas in Xilitla, Mexico Created by English poet and surrealist art collector Edward James, with the guidance of Plutarco Gastelum, Las Pozas is a serene garden hidden in the jungles of Mexico.

Great Maytham Hall Great Maytham Hall in Kent, England, is home to the most popular "secret" garden on this list, as it is the very garden that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett's bestselling novel, The Secret Garden.

Mainau Island Mainau Island is a truly spectacular place that deserves a spot on every garden-lover's bucket list. 

Mainau Island Mainau Island is a truly spectacular place that deserves a spot on every garden-lover's bucket list.