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Devon GardensAxminster • Barnstaple • Bradworthy • Buckland Monachorum • Chagford • Clovelly • Cullompton • Dartmouth • Exeter • Hartland • Ilfracombe • Ivybridge • Kingswear • Lynton • Newton Abbot • Ottery St Mary • Paignton • Plymouth • Salcombe • Sidmouth • Tiverton • Torrington • Totnes MapBurrow Farm Gardens, AxminsterTel. 01404 831 285 A beautifully landscaped ten acre garden created over the last fifty years by Mary Benger. Awarded *star status in the 'Good Gardens Guide', Burrow Farm Gardens will appeal to both the plantsmen and those seeking a relaxing walk round a tranquil garden with stunning views. It includes a fascinating woodland garden created in an ancient Roman clay pit, and the most recent addition is the Anniversary Garden, created to celebrate the gardens 50th anniversary. Open April 1st to October 31st. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapCastle Hill Gardens, BarnstapleTel. 01598 760 336 ext 1 A stunningly beautiful Palladian home in its wondrous Grade 1 landscape in North Devon. Wander through rare trees along tranquil paths where magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas grow in abundance together with profusions of daffodils, bluebells and carpets of Devon primroses. Meander beside water where Tarka the Otter's offspring gambol, with vistas to c.18 Temples and bridges. Visit the Sham Castle with all round views to distant horizons. A peaceful descent brings you to the Millennium Garden, a summer haven of lavender and gentle colours. Prices Adults £4.00, senior citizens £3.50, children under 14 free, groups (20+) £3.50, nature trail quiz, 50p Open The gardens are open to visit from Friday 2nd April to 30th September, every day except Saturdays, from 11.00am to 5.00pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Autumn colour walks every Sunday in October, from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapMarwood Hill Gardens, BarnstapleTel. 01271 342 528 The creator of the gardens was Dr James Smart VMH. who moved to Marwood in 1949. The land that is now Marwood Hill Gardens consisted then of an old broken down walled garden and a few fruit trees. The rest of the land was pastureland with a small stream running through the valley. Prices Adults £5.50, Children (12-16) £2.50, Children (Under 12) Free, Annual Season ticket (valid for 12 months) £20 pp, Coach groups welcome (by prior arrangement), Group rate £5.00, Carer/companion of disabled person Free. Plant sales or Garden tea room only - Free Open Open daily during 1st March-31st October, 10am-5:00pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapGnome Reserve, BradworthyTel. 01409 241 435 For a completely unique 100% fun experience, simultaneously 100% ecologically interesting, with an extra 100% wonder and magic mixed in, visit The Gnome Reserve. Prices Adult £2.95; recycled teenagers £2.75; child 3-16, £2.50; under 3, free Open 21st March - 31st October, 10am - 6pm daily. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapThe Garden House, Buckland MonachorumTel. 01822 854 769 Situated at Buckland Monachorum near Yelverton. The Garden House is truly magical. Just ask Rachel de Thame of Gardener's World, who declared it: 'Perhaps the most breath-taking of all gardens'. Glorious colour all season at this internationally acclaimed garden. Features include: Prices Gift Aid Admission Adult £6.60, Child £2.75. Standard Admission Adult £6.00, Child £2.50, Group £5.50. Friend of The Garden House Free Open Daily March to October from 10.30 am to 5 pm.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapStone Lane Gardens Arboretum, ChagfordTel. 01647 231 311 Stone Lane Gardens is a 5 acre arboretum holding important National Collections of wild-origin Birch and Alder trees in a lovely landscaped water & woodland setting. Situated in the Dartmoor National Park and surrounded by beautiful scenery and yet only a few miles from the main roads. Prices Summer Entrance charges: May 2010 - 3rd October 2010 Arboretum & Sculpture Exhibition open Adults (incl. senior citizens) £4.50 Students (proof required) and children (over 5) £2.50. Open 7 afternoons a week, from 2pm - 6pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement only. Dogs on leads are welcome.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapClovelly Court Gardens, ClovellyTel. 01237 431 781 Clovelly Court gardens are a classic example of a Victorian walled kitchen garden including magnificent glasshouses sheltering peaches, apricots, melons and grapes. The unique maritime micro-climate also allows the growth of tender and exotic plants. Prices Adult, £5.95; child, £3.75 (7-16); family, £15.90 (2 adults, 2 children) Open Open from 1st April to 30th September, 10:00 am - 4:00pm with special arrangements for RHS members in March and October.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapKia-Ora Farm and Gardens, CullomptonTel. 01884 323 47 Kia-ora Farm & Gardens comprises of nearly 15 acres of extensively planted gardens and lakes, set in beautiful countryside situated in the heart of Devon with easy access from the M5. The gardens are open to the public in conjunction with The National Garden Scheme on a regular basis throughout the summer season, or alternatively can be booked for private functions, parties, weddings or indeed any occasion. Kia-ora Farm & Gardens prides itself on its uniqueness and individuality, an absolute must to visit with surprises around every corner, and no afternoon would be complete without sitting back and relaxing, enjoying a real homemade traditional Devonshire Cream Tea! Kia-ora Farm & Gardens have been developed over a period of time from one ladys hobby and turned into a full time occupation. Mary has developed and landscaped a wild abandoned space, transforming it into the stunning spectacle that is now Kia-ora Farm & Gardens. The extensively planted Gardens create a charming, peaceful setting, with vast lawns, large lakes, ponds, bog gardens and various water features including its own waterwheel and mill, a paradise for swans, ducks, geese and endless other natural wildlife. Marys passion and drive has led her imagination to design a Garden full of individual character. Open See the website for details. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapPikes Cottage, Hemyock, CullomptonTel. 01823 680 345 Set in 19 acres of bluebell woods (hilly access). 6 acres of cultivated garden incl herb garden, scree, prairie planting, sensory garden, rhododendrons and other shrubs. 1½-acre lawn slopes to large pond and bog garden. Wisteria tunnel, steps to snowdrops (Feb) and arboretum. Children's quiz, playground, model village. Ample seating. Home-made teas. 7 miles north of Honiton. Off A30 to Wolford Chapel, through Dunkeswell towards Hemyock, then follow signs from Gypsy Cross. Or 7m S of Wellington off M5 J26 to Hemyock, then follow signs. Turn in at gates signed Pikes Cottage downhill from Madford Farm and up a rough farm track. Prices Adults: £3.50, Children: Free Open Sats, Suns 12, 19, 26, 27 Feb (1-5); 30 Apr; Sun 1, Mon 2 May, Sats, Suns 14, 15, 21, 22 May; 11, 12 June; 9, 10 July; 27, 28 Aug, Mon 29 Aug; Sats, Suns 24, 25 Sept (2-6); 22, 23 Oct (1-5); 18, 19, 25, 26 Feb 2012 (1-5). Visitors also welcome by appointment.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapGreenway, DartmouthGreenway has been an important Devon property for over 500 years. There have been a number of interesting owners over this period, each leaving their mark on the estate we treasure today. The most famous being Mrs. Mallowan, between 1938 and 1959, better known as Agatha Christie. She could not resist buying Greenway. With her husband Max, who was later knighted for his services to archaeology, they became very attached to the place. It became their holiday home. Both were keen gardeners, ordering from Veitch, Treseder and Hillier. Even after the outbreak of war, Max continued listing wild flowers in the garden. Prices Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Visitors arriving by car: adult £9 (£8), child £4.50 (£4), family £22 (£20), family (1 adult) £13.50 (£12.20). Visitors arriving by 'green ways' (Standard Admission): adult £7.40, child £3.70, family £18.40, family (1 adult) £11 Open 3 March - 18 July 10:30 - 5 on Weds to Sun. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapKillerton House & Gardens, ExeterTel. 01392 881 345 Killerton House, built in 17789, brings to life generations of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest families. The historic fashion exhibition, 'Elegance', explores the fabulous and luxurious dress of the past 200 years. The gem of Killerton, beautiful year round, is the garden created by John Veitch, with rhododendrons, magnolias and rare trees surrounded by rolling Devon countryside. Prices Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden: adult £8.40 (£7.60), child £4.20 (£3.80), family £20.70 (£18.80), family (1 adult) £12.90 (£11.70). Garden and park only: adult £6.20 (£5.60), child £3.10 (£2.80). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. Garden and park: reduced rate November to February Open Park and gardens are open all year round 10:30am - 7:00pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapHaldon Grange, ExeterTel. 01392 832 349 Five miles southwest of Exeter. From A30 at Exeter pass through Ide village to Dunchideock 5 miles. In centre of village turn left to Lord Haldon Hotel, Haldon Grange is just past the hotel drive. From the A38(S) turn left on top of Haldon Hill and follow the Dunchideock signs, turn right at the village centre (at thatched house) to Lord Haldon Hotel Prices Adult £3.50, Child free Open Opening dates and times: Sat 23, Sun 24, Mon 25, Sat 30 Apr; all Sats & Suns in May, Mon 2 May, Weds 4, 11, 18 May (1-5). Visitors also welcome by appointment late Apr to end May (5 - 40 people).. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapDocton Mill, HartlandTel. 01237 441 369 Gold Medal Award winning flower gardens situated on the Hartland Peninsula. Docton Mill Wild Flower Gardens are situated in a stunning valley, about a kilometre from the coast. The Garden started in the 1930s but fell into disrepair in the 1970s. 1980 saw the Mill renovated and Garden cleared with extensive planting and the creation of a new Bog Garden and borders, vast numbers of trees were planted. The start of the new Millennium saw developments including a new Magnolia Garden with large Herbaceous borders, Woodland Garden and Greenhouse area enabling more extensive plant propagation. The Wild Flower Gardens theme is to make everything as natural as possible. In spring there are displays of narcissi, primulas, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas with bluebells covering the woods. In summer the garden abounds with roses, there is a rosebank of Felicia and Pax and adjacent to this is the Herbaceous border. In this field there are 25 varieties of magnolia - truly a garden to give variety throughout the seasons. Open Garden open 1st March to October 31st, 10am to 6pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapCliffe Gardens, IlfracombeTel. Cliff-side terraced garden with spectacular coastal views. Diverse range of habitats from Mediterranean to woodland. Always something to see. In spring, camellias and azaleas, colourful herbaceous borders throughout summer and exotic hedychiums, canna and salvias flowering into autumn. New borders planted in 2011. 3 miles west of Ilfracombe. The garden is past the sea front at Lee, towards the top of the steep hill on the coast road. The entrance is through wrought iron gates on the left. Lee Bay car park at bottom of hill. No parking on approach road please. Dogs welcome. Prices Adults £3, children free Open Friday 1st April to Friday 30th September inclusive (9am - 4pm). Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapLukesland Gardens, IvybridgeTel. 01752 691 749 Lukesland Gardens are situated ten miles east of Plymouth, on the eastern side of the valley of the River Erme. Lukesland has 24 acres of flowering shrubs, wild flowers and rare trees with pinetum set in Dartmoor National Park. It is set in a beautiful valley around Addicombe Brook, with lakes, numerous waterfalls and pools. It has an extensive and unusual collection of rhododendrons. Best seen in Spring and for its Autumn colour. Prices Adult: £4.50, Child: Free Open SPRING OPENING TIMES 2011 Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays (including Good Friday and the Royal Wedding) 2 - 6pm 3rd April - 12th June. Adults £4.50 Children (under 16) free. AUTUMN OPENINGS 2011: Sundays and Wednesdays 16th October - 13th November.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapColeton Fishacre Garden, KingswearTel. 01803 752 466 Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley. This most evocative of holiday homes, built in the Arts & Crafts style, is imbued with 1920s' elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. Note: narrow busy approach lane, reversing required especially around busiest time (1 to 2:30) Prices Gift Aid Admission: adult £8.80, child £4.40, family £21.80, family (1 adult) £14.30. Visitors arriving by 'green ways': adult £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.60, family (1 adult) £12.90. Open Every day except Thursday and Friday from 1 Mar - 31 Oct 10 10:30am - 5pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapHeddon Hall, LyntonTel. 01598 763 541 Located at Parracombe on the western edge of Exmoor National Park. There has been a parsonage here for centuries, but the present house was rebuilt in 1827 by a promising young architect, Thomas Lee, who was responsible for several other West Country houses, including nearby Arlington Court and the Guildhall in Barnstaple. In the late 1980's the house underwent a programme of comprehensive restoration, alongside the garden which has attracted widespread admiration. Jane Keatley began her work here in 1987, with creative input from luminaries such as Carol Klein and Roy Lancaster. She has made it very much a gardener's garden, with rare species, ferns, shrubs and trees all thriving in their spectacular valley setting. It has been open annually for the National Garden Scheme for 15 years and is now open more regularly in the summer. The walled garden has clipped box hedges and cordoned fruit trees as well as flowers, herbs and vegetables. The mainly herbaceous rose garden leads onto a glorious informal rockery and bog garden, where the River Heddon runs into the three recently renovated ponds. Behind this detail is a backdrop of mature oaks, beeches and acers, as well as a wide range of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias. All of these provide colour the year round, starting with hellebores and snowdrops in the winter, then daffodils and bluebells giving way to spring and summer colour, which continues all the way through to the hydrangeas well into the autumn. Prices £4:00 Open Please telephone or email for open dates and times.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapHeathercombe Gardens, Newton AbbotTel. 01626 354 404 The woodland and cottage gardens extend over 30 acres and include more than 1,000 well-labelled specimen trees and shrubs, 100 varieties of rhododendron, and over 1½ miles of woodland walks and paths. In recent years the gardens have been extended and now include the cottage garden, orchard and wild flower meadow. Prices Adults £4, (£3 April), children free (share to Rowcroft Hospice) Open Sundays 3 April; 15, 22 May, Saturdays 28, Sundays 29 May; and 5, 26 June; 3 July (1.30-5.30). Visitors also welcome by appointment.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapOrchid Paradise, Newton AbbotTel. 01626 352233 Orchid Paradise has surely the finest display of orchids anywhere in the United Kingdom. Award Winning blooms are on show from the orchid experts. With over 60 years in the business theres really only one place to go. Prices Please call 01626 352233 for information Open Open All Year. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapCadhay Gardens, Ottery St MaryTel. 01404 812 432 Cadhay's house and gardens are a Devon destination Listed by Country Life as one of the top ten manor houses in the country, Cadhay is a splendid manor built in 1550. The present owner, Rupert Thistlethwayte, has spent the better part of a decade restoring Cadhay to its previous splendour while introducing modern comforts such as heating, additional bathrooms, as well as contemporary furniture of his own design to complement the antique furniture. The result is an understated, pleasing mix of the historic and the modern, and a lived-in comfort that makes a stay at Cadhay a true delight. Cadhay's garden is beautiful but it is not a formal show garden. Nonetheless gardening enthusiasts come here to enjoy its informal and natural design and relaxing beauty. The house is approached from the north down a lime tree avenue. On the east side it looks out over lawns with a ha-ha giving a seamless view over parkland - a very popular venue for wedding receptions. After farm buildings on the south side were demolished in 1910, a border was established and a lawn was laid out and planted with Irish yews leading to the mediaeval fish ponds. Plants of note include an avenue of limes, Gunnera manicata, Cotinus coggygnia, Cosmea bipinnatus, Magnolia grandiflora, Dahlia hybrids and Echinacea purpure. A Tea Room is open, serving homebaked cakes and light refreshments. Prices Guided Tours or the house and gardens: Adults £7, Children £3. Gardens only: Adults £3, Children £1. Season ticket for gardens £10 per person or £16 per couple for unlimited use, any open day May-Sept Groups are very welcome by prior arrangement - £6 per person for 20+ visitors Open The gardens, together with the house, are open to the public on Fridays between 2pm and 5.30pm from May to September, and during late May and summer Bank Holidays.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapCompton Castle, PaigntonTel. 01803 661 906 A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and two portcullis gates, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert, half-brother to Sir Walter Ralegh. Note: credit cards not accepted. Few rooms open. Restricted access for those with limited mobility. Prices Adult £4.80, Child £2.40 Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4th April and 31st October. From 10:30am to 4:30pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapSaltram House & Gardens, PlymouthTel. 01752 333 503 Still a largely undiscovered treasure, and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance, Saltram is the perfect family day out: close to Plymouth and yet in a world of its own. Home to the Parker family for nearly 300 years, the house with its original contents provides a fascinating insight into country-estate life throughout the centuries. Fine Robert Adam interiors and beautiful collections bring the 'age of elegance' to life at Saltram. Learn about some of the fascinating characters and family stories, including the correspondence between Frances, the first Countess, and Jane Austen. Prices Standard Admission prices in brackets: adult £8.70, child 4.30, family £21.70, family (1 adult) £13. Garden only: adult £4.50, child £2.30. Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport (on house ticket) Open Park open all year. House 12:00 - 4:30 (13 Mar - 31 Oct). Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapMothecombe House, PlymouthTel. 01752 830 444 Mothecombe House is an impressive Queen Anne style building, set in beautiful gardens on the Fleet Estate in the South Hams at the mouth of the river Erme. The house is built of local grey stone with some additions by the commissioned architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. Mothecombe House is owned by Mr and Mrs Mildmay-White. The house was built in 1710 for John Pollexfen, a farmer. In 1870, Henry Bingham Mildmay bought the house and the Flete Estate the following year. The gardens are opened once a year to the public. Groups and private visits are by appointment. Walled pleasure gardens, borders and Lutyens courtyard. Orchard with spring bulbs, unusual shrubs and trees, camellia walk. Autumn garden, streams, bog garden and pond. Bluebell woods leading to private beach. Year-round interest. Prices Adult: £4:00, Child: Free Open By Appointment. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapOverbecks Garden, SalcombeTel. +44 (0) 1548 842 893 One of the most fascinating and exotic gardens in the South West; explore the banana garden, meander through the towering purple echiums or just relax beneath palms and soak up the spectacular panorama across miles of beautiful coastline and estuary. Continue your journey of discovery into the Edwardian house of Otto Overbeck to see his amazing invention the rejuvenator, hear the giant (1890s) music box and prepare to be intrigued by his collections. The perfect day out for families who enjoy exploring, or the keen gardener who wants to be inspired and excited. Please Note: the grounds are very steep in places. Prices Standard Admission: adult £6.70, child £3.40, family £16.80, family (1 adult) £10.10 Open Garden Only: 1 Nov - 30 Dec 10 11am - 4pm Monday to Thursday.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapBicton Park Botanical Gardens, SidmouthTel. +44 (0) 1395 568 465 Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The superbly landscaped park combines 18th century tranquility with modern amenities to provide all year round enjoyment for everyone of all ages including historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf, indoor and outdoor childrens play complexes, ice-free skating, restaurant and shop. Prices Adults £7.95 Open Open all year: 10am - 6pm in summer & 10am - 5pm in winter. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapTiverton Castle Gardens, TivertonTel. 01884 253 200 Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle, which celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2006. Prices Adults: £6.00 Children 7-16: £2.50 Under 7: Free Disabled unable to climb stairs: Half price. Garden only: £1.50. Open Tiverton Castle is open to the public from Easter Sunday to the end of October on Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holidays from 2.30pm ‑ 5.30pm. Last admission is 5.00pm. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapRHS Rosemoor, TorringtonTel. 01805 624 067 If you are looking for inspiration and a relaxing day out, come to RHS Garden Rosemoor and stroll around the enchanting 65-acre garden. Rosemoor is a garden of intoxicating beauty, meticulously crafted and planted, retaining the essence of rural North Devon within a dramatic backdrop of steep wooded valley sides. Whatever the season, the exciting colours, scents and textures mean that all your senses will be stimulated, and with both formal and informal gardens - as well as woodland walks, water features and open spaces - there is something for children and adults alike to enjoy time and again. Prices Open all year except Christmas Day. April to September: 10am to 6pm; October to March: 10am to 5pm Open RHS members: FREE; adults: £7; children (6 to 16 years): £2.50; under 6 years: FREE. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapDartington Hall, TotnesTel. 01803 862 367 Todays garden is open to the visiting public from dawn to dusk, throughout the year. Please consider a voluntary donation of £3 per person (or more if you are able) to help us with the considerable costs of maintaining these Grade 2* Listed gardens. Groups of 10 or more are asked to make arrangements by appointment. The cost for a guided tour of the Hall and gardens is £6 per person, unguided tours (where you can bring your own guide) can be arranged at a cost of £5 per person. Prices Donation of £3 or more Open Throughout the year, from dawn to dusk.. Nearby accommodation and other attractions MapKingston House, TotnesTel. 01803 762 235 The gardens and grounds at Kingston are open to the public by prior written agreement. The Court Garden, to be found on the North East corner of the house, was inspired by the popularity of playing cards in the eighteenth century, with the beds being formed to represent the four suits. All of the plants in the garden could have been found in a garden of 1740 with tulips, box, santolina, hornbeam, primula auricula, lavender, and camomile. The South Garden features on the East side of the garden, a pleached lime walk which is being grown as a feature of the main lawn area, whilst the other side of the garden begins with the wild flower garden, (a riot of primroses, snowdrops, narcissi, bluebells, pink campion, wild garlic, and wild daffodils in the spring beneath a broad chestnut tree). Walking towards the house, one passes the remains of a 17th century threshing barn, now part of the walled vegetable garden, with the doorway providing a tantalising glimpse of the formal design. The south aspect of the house is graced with the magnificent Wisteria Sinensis with Rosa Banksii resplendent in spring and an enormous yew hedge with an arch giving onto the formal Rose Garden, completing the symmetry of The South Garden. The walled West Garden is neatly divided in two. One half being an open croquet lawn surrounded by flower beds and espalier trained fruit trees and climbing roses. The other is the formal Rose Garden with a small summer house from which to admire the collection of English roses on the long summer evenings. The geometric garden design laid out with miniature box hedges, is based on that of the original discovered when the soil levels were altered, revealing the original slate keepers. The enclosed vegetable garden has been laid out in patterns. The garden provides much of the local produce used in the kitchens at Kingston including edible flowers for salads such as nasturtiums, and many old variety vegetables such as cardoons and ruby chard. Open Contact the Kingston Estate for more information. Nearby accommodation and other attractions |