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Ashcombe

Rose lovers, 1⅓ acre wildlife friendly, sloping garden on chalk and flint. Enclosed ⅓ acre cottage garden with borders of roses, delphiniums and clematis. Amphibian pond. Secluded decking and patio area with colourful acers and views to Boxhill. Gravel bed of salvia and day lilies. House surrounded by banked flower beds and lawn leading to meadow and bee and butterfly garden.

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About Ashcombe

A rose lovers 1 1/3 acre sloping garden on chalk and flint. Enclosed 1/3 acre deer fenced cottage garden comprised of large colourful herbaceous borders featuring Roses, Delphiniums, Clematis, Dahlia’s and many other perennials. Wildlife pond. Secluded Decking and Patio area with collection of pots and colourful acers offering views over Boxhill. Rockery and gravel bed stocked with agapanthus, day lilies and salvia. Beyond the enclosed area the house is surrounded by banked flower and shrub beds and laid to lawn with separate dedicated wildlife areas for bees and butterflies.

Garden photographed by Clive Nichols, award-winning garden photographer.

Ashcombe features

Location details

Ashcombe,
Dorking,
Surrey,
RH5 6AY

Directions to Ashcombe
From A24 at Boxhill/Burford Bridge follow signs to Westhumble. Through village & take L drive by ruined chapel (1m from A24). Limited on site parking for up to 10 cars.

Ashcombe openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 1 August for groups of 10+.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Wine for eve visits.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Access only via gravel paths, steps and a sloping site.
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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 Ashcombe at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ashcombe. 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.

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

Sorry, Ashcombe does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Ashcombe 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.