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Broad Street House

A big garden, under constant development with wonderful views down the Brede Valley. The garden features a wide variety of trees, a good number of flower beds, a natural pond much loved by wildlife, with a waterfall and viewing bridge. At the beginning of last year, the owners added a large waterfall with associated woodland planting to the front of the property.

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Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House
Broad Street House

About Broad Street House

We bought Broad Street House in late 2010, and it was clear from the wonderful mature trees that much attention had been given to the gardens. Nevertheless, over time, ivy and brambles had started to dominate. Our priority was to reclaim the garden, compost it and start planting. We then began to seriously develop it. We have built new beds including an extensive rockery, enclosed vegetable garden and planted the pond. On the building front we have added a substantial greenhouse, a potting shed, a bridge giving access to the rear of the pond, a waterfall in the pond and recently a further waterfall at the entrance. We have added underground rainwater tanks and make most of our compost. We now have a significant number of beds, some tucked away so that they surprise you when walking around. These include our ‘Hot Bed’, with its emphasis on colour, the Long Border which has the new waterfall and a wide variety of woodland plants and also a Fern Garden, which reminds my kiwi husband of his New Zealand homeland. We are on clay soil and have had to learn what we can and cannot plant, although we will always give a plant a number of chances, by moving ‘the strugglers’ to different spots. We inherited many beautiful trees, and it is our aim to plant more. This is somewhat challenging as the beautiful views, come with strong winds, especially the ‘Beast from the East’.

The aim is to have a spring and summer garden, hence our opening in April and July. Those visiting in April will not only see a mass of colour in our garden but also a splendid display of bluebells in our woods, which are 5-10 minute walk from the main house, bring boots!

In spring parking is limited due to the soft ground.
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Broad Street House features

Location details

Broad Street House,
Winchelsea,
East Sussex,
TN36 4AS

Directions to Broad Street House
From Hastings follow A259 for Icklesham, turn L into Broad St just before village. From Rye, follow A259 through Icklesham, then Broad St on R. Follow yellow signs.

Broad Street House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over shingle paths and grass (not easy when wet).
  • Share this garden

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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 Broad Street House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Broad Street 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, Broad Street House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Broad Street House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.