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Batcombe House

Plantswoman's and designer's garden of two parts – one a riot of colour through kitchen terraces, potager leading to wildflower orchard; the other a calm contemporary amphitheatre with large herbaceous borders and interesting trees and shrubs. Always changing. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

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Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House
Batcombe House

About Batcombe House

Designer Libby Russell has spent years developing this plantswoman’s garden in a beautiful Somerset valley. One part is a riot of colour with kitchen terraces and borders, a potager, pool garden leading to an orchard with wildflower banks bursting with species roses. On the other side, a grass amphitheatre echoes the striations of the hills opposite offering a calmer, more contemporary space with wide herbaceous borders edged by interesting trees and shrubs.

A wide range of interesting, and constantly changing, herbaceous plantings, pots and seasonal displays.

Website:

https://www.mazzullorusselllandscapedesign.com

Batcombe House features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • SGD Designed Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Batcombe House,
Shepton Mallet,
Somerset,
BA4 6HF

Directions to Batcombe House
In centre of Batcombe, 3m from Bruton. Parking between Batcombe House & church at centre of village will be clearly marked.

Batcombe House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made cream teas & cakes. Refreshments in aid of Batcombe Church.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:30

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made cream teas & cakes. Refreshments in aid of Batcombe Church.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to 15 September for groups of 15+.

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

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchairs welcome but garden is steep with steps - difficult access to parts of garden for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Batcombe House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Batcombe House. 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.

Sorry, Batcombe House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Batcombe House 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.