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69 Mill Lane

Deceptively long back garden, recently re-loved from neglect with most of the planting less than three years old. Old English Rose border with perennials, a white border in shade and a hot border in full sun. The water lily pond leads to the fruit area then onto an arch with Rambling Rector screening a woodland area. All planting has to survive deer, badger, rabbits and two granddaughters.

Owner Info

  • Pat Rishton
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane
69 Mill Lane

About 69 Mill Lane

Deceptively long back garden recently reloved from neglect with much of the planting less than4 years old. Includes an old English rose border with perennials, a white border in shade and a hot border in full sun. The water lily pond and summerhouse form a natural break leading to a small orchard and fruit bushes. Past the wildlife pond onto an arch and palisade with rose Rambling Rector and wisteria into the woodland glade.
All planting has had to survive opposition from the deer, squirrels, rabbits, badger,fox,caterpillars, snails and 2 granddaughters.
Garden suffered in the drought of 2022 and will have new planting.
There are many opportunities to sit a while and the garden is fully wheelchair accessible.

69 Mill Lane features

Location details

69 Mill Lane,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 5DG

Directions to 69 Mill Lane
On R of Mill Ln near the end.

69 Mill Lane openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at 69 Mill Lane. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Flitton Church.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at 69 Mill Lane. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Flitton Church.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 69 Mill Lane at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 69 Mill Lane, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 69 Mill Lane are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 69 Mill Lane seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.