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Cadhay

Tranquil 2 acre setting for Tudor manor house. 2 medieval fish ponds surrounded by rhododendrons, gunnera, hostas and flag iris. Roses, clematis, lilies and hellebores surround walled water garden. 120ft herbaceous border walk informally planted. Magnificent display of dahlias throughout. Walled kitchen gardens have been turned into allotments and old apple store is now a tearoom.

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About Cadhay

The gardens provide an appropriate backdrop for Cadhay House most of which was built in 1550 by John Haydon. He retained the Great Hall from an earlier house, of which the fine roof dating between 1420-1470 can be seen in the Roof Chamber. An Elizabethan long gallery was added early in the 17th century thus forming a unique and lovely courtyard with statues of Tudor sovereigns on each wall.

‘The courtyard…with statues of Henry VIII and his three monarch offspring, Edward, Mary and Elizabeth…is one of the treasures of Devon’-Sir Simon Jenkins-England’s Thousand Best Houses.

The medieval fish ponds, which form the centre piece of the gardens, may well have been used by the Warden and Canons of the Collegiate Church of St Mary of Ottery.

Website:

https://www.cadhay.org.uk

Cadhay features

Location details

Cadhay,
Ottery St Mary,
Devon,
EX11 1QT

Directions to Cadhay
On B3176 between Ottery St Mary & Fairmile. From E exit A30 at Iron Bridge. From W exit A30 at Patteson's Cross, follow brown signs for Cadhay.

Cadhay openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Cadhay. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Cadhay. 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.

Yes, one or more routes at Cadhay are accessible to wheelchair users.

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