Coed Cae Farm

While it’s the garden you come to view, your first instinct will be to stop and admire the panoramic views over the countryside. The gardens are laid out for all seasons, bulbs and herbaceous in shrub borders. Water features with cascades down to a pond, surrounded by mixed borders and trees, offering shade. A native woodland with a large pond offers alternative areas in the gardens.

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The Liley Family

About Coed Cae Farm

Take the single stone-based track though the parkland, and as you approach the courtyard, sharp right up a concrete ramp. Stay on the track for1m through woodland, fields and plantation. Once arrived at the farm you will have panoramic views over the Vale of Glamorgan/ Cardiff, Bristol Channel and beyond (weather dependent).
Coed Cae is approx. 750ft above sea level and its gardens have developed over 30 years with recent areas created during lockdown, all with the aim of providing a family garden with areas to view the surrounding countryside. The gardens are on a cut into a sloping landscape, the various gradients/level, all have a south facing aspect to the front elevation of the farmhouse. The garden is served by a natural spring/well which is piped to form a water cascade through part of garden down to a pond, it flows out into the woodlands. The pond feature is shaded by several specimen trees and shrubs, one side open for viewing. The garden is predominantly lawn with mix borders offering all year-round interest. There are several sitting areas/patios that provide dedicated entertaining areas or just somewhere to chill out. In recent years the gardens have been extended with hard landscape areas using period features with seating areas around shrub borders with perennials. Near the main garden is a small orchard with several fruit trees and an area of soft fruit, further grass areas are sown with wildflower mixes.
Leading from the garden and down a green avenue edged with native hedgerow is a native woodland extending to over 2.5 acres and contains a large pond. The pond has extensive water lilies, along with native flora at edge, which attract nesting birds during the breeding season. There are paths regularly cut within the woodland and open areas for ease for looking at the mixed habitats, great at bluebell time, best bring your walking boots for this experience.
In the wider farmyard/ barns, there are also mixed shrub borders with spring bulbs and perennials against traditional stone buildings, the parking areas at the farm and new borders create an interest all year round. Wherever you walk and look on the farm, you will discover antique / architectural features.
Family friendly, with some farm animals and vintage machinery on view during the day.
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Location details

Coed Cae Farm,
Pontyclun,
Mid Glamorgan,
CF72 9NH

Directions to Coed Cae Farm
10 min from M4 J34 or J35 on the A473. Turn off A473 at gates/stone pillars of Llanharan Manor House, approx. ½m E of village of Llanharan. Please follow yellow signs.

Coed Cae Farm openings

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

Accessibility

Please ask to park in yard where there is wheelchair access into the garden.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Coed Cae Farm?

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

Are coaches allowed at Coed Cae Farm?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Coed Cae Farm at this time.

Is Coed Cae Farm a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Coed Cae Farm. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Coed Cae Farm?

Yes, one or more routes at Coed Cae Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Coed Cae Farm 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.