Our Story
Our quest to create the best traditional garden cloches using Victorian-era tooling
A labour of love
I have long been fascinated with Victorian cloches. There’s something quite special about these beautiful miniature glasshouses and their impactful design, combining both period charm and practicality.
The ability to extend the growing season also creates many more gardening opportunities.
Sadly few intact antique cloches remain, and those that do are oftentimes in conditions beyond repair. So, we started making our own cloches, combining traditional craftsmanship with hardwearing materials. The result? Beautiful cloches that are built to last a lifetime.
We work closely with a foundry, who cast each frame in iron using our designs based on original Victorian-era tooling. The frames are then galvanised and powder-coated for longevity.
Horticultural glass is cut and glazed, all by hand, into each frame.
Our cloches are designed to delight for decades and are built to withstand a life of outdoor use.
“I hope these cloches serve you and your garden well, and they bring you joy to behold and use year after year”
- Beth
Founder of Claverton Cloches
