Skip to content
Menu

Abbey Farm

2½ acres of mainly walled gardens on sloping site provide the setting for Cluniac Medieval Priory gatehouse. Interesting plants inc roses, shrubs, grasses, clematis. Herbaceous borders, white garden, gravel garden. Small arboretum. Pond for wildlife - frogs, newts, dragonflies. Fine mulberry, walnut and monkey puzzle trees. Seats for resting.

Owner Info

Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm
Abbey Farm

About Abbey Farm

The garden was started in 1963, when few trees were planted – mulberry, walnut and monkey puzzle. Gradually, over the years the garden has extended and the whole 2 1/2 acres are now under cultivation. Each area is complete in itself; in front of the house there are lawns and borders and the large walnut tree, which was grown from a nut from their great grandfather’s tree. This leads via the pool area to the mulberry tree and a small wild-life pond, hydrangeas, roses, standard wisteria and a pergola with clematis and roses. The next tier contains a gravel garden, monkey puzzle tree and newly arranged white garden. The last area is a wilder one as it merges with the farmland beyond. There are a small collection of trees and many interesting plants which enjoy the sandy soil. In the last few years a kitchen garden has been created as well as the herb garden in the courtyard near the house. The newly planted pleached crab apples provide a colourful hedge on stilts. This new structure is being continued with balls of hornbeam running up through the garden

A restored dovecote is open to view on visiting days.

Abbey Farm features

Location details

Abbey Farm,
Montacute,
Somerset,
TA15 6UA

Directions to Abbey Farm
Follow A3088, take slip rd to Montacute, turn L at T-junction into village. Turn R between church & King's Arms (no through rd).

Abbey Farm openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to June for groups of between 15 and 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Details on request.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Gravel area and one steep slope.
  • Share this garden

Other Gardens of Potential Interest

The Studio House image
The Studio House

The garden was created from a concrete farmyard in 2016. The planting is mainly perennials but becoming more relaxed with self seeded...

Read more
Perham House image
Perham House

A characterful garden with a sunny, mixed-herbaceous walled border, treehouse and main duck-strewn lawn which connects through a willow tunnel to a...

Read more
Wick Farm image
Wick Farm

Nestled into 22 acres of land, Wick Farm is a colourful sanctuary offering curiosity and wonder. Expect tulips, alliums, a beautiful lime tree...

Read more
Wick Manor image
Wick Manor

Wick Manor provides relaxed formality with a love of structure, scent and romance. Strictly no chemicals...

Read more
Wick Gardens image
Wick Gardens

Four gardens in close proximity with structure yet informality, lovely planting and much colour Three gardens on old sites and one modern converted...

Read more
Standerwick Court image
Standerwick Court

A hidden gem near the Somerset/Wilts border. With far-reaching views over the White Horse and Cley Hill lies a stunning Queen Anne House nestled in...

Read more
New Wood House, 19 The Beacon image
New Wood House, 19 The Beacon

Building on an existing design of terraces, paths and some fine mature trees, the garden has been extensively restored over 8 yrs, replanting with...

Read more
Highclere image
Highclere

Welcome to the garden of Mum and Dad. Taken on by the next generation with help of their son and grandson. Veg garden successfully changed to raised...

Read more

Don’t miss out

Sign up to our weekly newsletter to hear more about the gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme, events and activities throughout the year

Sign up to our newsletter

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 Abbey Farm at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Abbey Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Abbey Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Abbey Farm 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.