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Chao Nan

Chao Nan is a ¾ acre garden full of history and life boasting an impressive collection of trees and shrubs with a large sloping lawn which leads you to the various areas of the garden. An ever evolving space designed primarily for wildlife and year-round interest, highlights inc an ancient Wisteria, newly installed wildlife pond, herbaceous perennial beds and lavender border.

Owner Info

  • Nicholas & Diane Shaw
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About Chao Nan

Set in the centre of a village recently named one of the best in Devon, Chao Nan is a 3/4 acre garden bursting with history and life.
An ever evolving space designed primarily for wildlife and year-round interest, Chao Nan boasts an impressive collection of trees and shrubs with a large sloping lawn which guides you round the various areas of the garden.
Garden highlights include a colourful cut flower bed, fragrant lavender border, towering Monkey Puzzle tree and a newly installed wildlife pond. One of the garden’s most prized treasures is an ancient Wisteria whose gnarled branches wrap around the property.
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Chao Nan features

  • Cashless
  • Dahlias
  • Historical Garden
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Picnics
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Chao Nan,
Teignmouth,
Devon,
TQ14 9SL

Directions to Chao Nan
From Teignmouth take the A381 past Otter Garden Centre and turn R into Forder Lane. From Exeter take A380, turn L at the Ware Barton Junction onto A381 then L again at Forder Lane junction.

Chao Nan 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 Cream teas. Picnics welcome on the croquet lawn.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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 Cream teas. Picnics welcome on the croquet lawn.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Chao Nan at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Chao Nan does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Chao Nan 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.