7 glorious gravel driveways for your country home

A beautiful driveway is the gateway to your home, and creates an important first impression for visitors. We've handpicked a selection of some of our favourite stunning gravel drives, so take a look and be inspired!

It's a match
This entrance is a dream! The circular shape creates a feeling of continuity, whilst the combination of grass and gravel co-ordinates beautifully with the stone exterior and trailing foliage.

Enjoy the view
We love the way this gravel creates a border around the grassy lawn, keeping cars out of sight of the main house and a lovely unspoilt view over the garden.

Nicely natural
This topiary lined entrance is picture perfect. The bright white gravel complements the natural stone of the building, creating a seamless effect between the drive and the home itself.

Safety first
Gravel is a great security measure, as the distinctive crunch will always let you know when you have a visitor approaching, especially when your house is tucked away like this 17th century listed farmhouse.

Old meets new
A driveway that sweeps across the entire width of the house is a superb way of enhancing the space. The white gravel used here works wonderfully well alongside the traditional Cotswold stone building, and the two-tier effect garden adds depth.

Focal point
If you have a large, flat driveway, gravel is a great way of creating texture and interest while remaining low maintenance and cost effective.

Swept away
Gravel is available to buy in a variety of shapes and colours, so you can choose a style that suits your home. This sweeping-effect driveway adds width and structure to this country cottage, and this particular gravel is available to buy direct from The Heritage Stone Company.

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