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Clemley House

2 acre organic, wildlife friendly, gold award winning cottage garden. Orchard, 2 wildlife ponds, perennial wildflower meadow, fruit and vegetable areas, rose pergola and veranda, gazebo, shepherd’s hut, summerhouse, barn owl and many other nest and bat boxes. Drought tolerant gravel garden and shade garden. New wild areas.

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Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House
Clemley House

About Clemley House

The garden contains herbaceous borders with shrubs, roses and ornamental trees as well as annuals and wildflowers to provide colour and support wildlife on a year round basis. As well as providing many nesting and roosting boxes for birds and bats, berries, hips and seed heads are left on all plants, especially in the meadow & hedges, over winter, attracting flocks of feeding Goldfinches etc later in the year.. Great Created Newts breed in the ponds and the site is on a registered ‘Amphibian Crossing’ with both the charity Froglife and the Highways Agency. Undisturbed log, brash and rock piles as well as “bee hotels” provide shelter for wildlife.
Informative signs explaining wildlife gardening features and no-dig, easy organic gardening methods are on display as are tips to prevent slug & snail problems humanely. Short talks are available during opening.
There are many seating areas and the levels are mostly flat on grass and gravel.
Refreshments served are all plant based.

Clemley House features

Location details

Clemley House,
Tarporley,
Cheshire,
CW6 0HG

Directions to Clemley House
A51 from Chester towards Tarporley. 1m after Tarvin turn off, at bus shelter, turn L into Willington Rd. After community centre, 2nd L into Well Lane, 3rd house.

Clemley House openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 July to August for groups of between 10 and 50.

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

Refreshments Cream teas. Home grown organic fruits used in jams & cakes. Gluten free by prior arrangement. Cash only for teas & plants.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths may be difficult to use but most areas are flat and comprise grass paths or lawn.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Clemley 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Clemley House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Clemley 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.