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Carraway Barn

Set in 2 acres, around C19 former barn. In recent years, a natural swimming pond, large shrub border, waterfall, late summer borders and pergola have been created. Shady woodland walks, a white border of hydrangeas, hostas and ferns lead to the beautiful established walled garden, where deep borders are planted with roses, peonies, alliums, geraniums and topiary, encircling a water lily pond.

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Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn
Carraway Barn

About Carraway Barn

Set in 2 acres, around C19 former barn. In recent years, a natural swimming pond, large shrub border, waterfall, late summer borders and pergola have been created. Shady woodland walks, a white border of hydrangeas, hostas and ferns lead to the beautiful established walled garden, where deep borders are planted with roses, peonies, alliums, geraniums and topiary, encircling a water lily pond.

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Location details

Carraway Barn,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 1NJ

Directions to Carraway Barn
From Shaftesbury A30 & B3092. ½m after The Crown turn R into Carraway Ln. From Sturminster Newton B3092 2.8m turn L into Carraway Ln. Bear R behind 1st house, until in large courtyard.

Carraway Barn openings

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

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access; gravelled courtyard and walled garden, gently sloping lawns.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Carraway Barn at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Carraway Barn 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.