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1 Abbotswell Cottages

This pretty cottage garden is divided into 'rooms' by stone walls and the clever use of trellis and archways supporting climbing plants. These areas inc a herb garden, herbaceous borders, a shady sloping woodland retreat, bog garden bordering a natural stream and a small vegetable plot. This development was started in July 2010 and is still ongoing.

Owner Info

  • Jane Taylor
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages
1 Abbotswell Cottages

About 1 Abbotswell Cottages

Unable to describe myself as plantswoman or designer, I am someone who has spent a lifetime with gardening as my hobby. We moved to 1, Abbotswell Cottages in the very hot summer of July 2010 with around 100 pots of sentimental and favourite plants, gasping for release into their new home. With the support of my husband and two sons, tons of builders’ rubble and a few rusty bicycles etc. were removed to the tip. We dug the first border and built arches with trellis, and friends arrived armed with more plants and cuttings. The ultimate aim is to create a year-round country garden full of colour and perfume, where we can sit and entertain and the grandchildren can play safely.

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1 Abbotswell Cottages features

Location details

1 Abbotswell Cottages,
Abbotskerswell,
Devon,
TQ12 5PY

1 Abbotswell Cottages openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Church House in the village from 2pm.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Admission Adult: Admission by Donation
Child: Free
Opening times 00:00-00:00

Accessibility

  • Possible with prior notice.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 1 Abbotswell Cottages at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 1 Abbotswell Cottages. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at 1 Abbotswell Cottages are accessible to wheelchair users.

1 Abbotswell Cottages is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.