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Coleford House

The River Mells flows through this picturesque garden with large lawns, wildflower planting, ornamental pond, woodland, substantial herbaceous borders, walled garden, arboretum/orchard, kitchen garden, vegetable garden, bat house and orangery.

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Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House
Coleford House

About Coleford House

Coleford House is situated on the river Mells which runs through the property. The large lawn abuts the riverbank with a section given over to wildflowers and a well-planted ornamental Lily Pond. The Georgian house and outbuildings are surrounded by vibrant herbaceous borders and lead into an orchard cum arboretum also on the riverbank and into a walled garden planted in hot colours with an underfloor heated orangery where tea and cake will be served. At the back of the walled garden is a substantial bat house. On the other side of the house sits a kitchen garden and beyond that a rose cutting cum vegetable garden.

Coleford House features

Location details

Coleford House,
Radstock,
Avon,
BA3 5LU

Directions to Coleford House
Coleford House is opp Kings Head pub in Lower Coleford with black wrought iron gates just before bridge over river. Parking in field 100 metres away.

Coleford House openings

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

Accessibility

  • Most of garden is wheelchair friendly.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Coleford 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Coleford 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.