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Dassett House

Entering through the iron gate is a semi formal walled front garden set out below the terrace of the Hornton stone house. From the top of the drive there is access to a mature orchard, backed by the canopy of a local ancient woodland, with a rentable log cabin, 2 alpaca and far-reaching views over to Edge Hill.

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Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House
Dassett House

About Dassett House

This ever changing front garden is framed by a combination of the old brick walls and the local warm toned Hornton Stone, from which the house has been built. With deep herbaceous beds and some mature shrubs there is a nice range of materials, proportions and garden structure. This front garden is best viewed from the raised terrace of the house, which is clad with a mature wisteria.

A combination of ‘inherited’ plants and subsequent additions, the beds in this walled garden have gradually deepened over the years. The planting is soft and informal and set within the wonderful boundary walls.

Sadly the central feature tree has died and is in need of replacing, but hopefully this tranquil space can still be enjoyed by visitors who can enjoy some of the mature specimens and planting.

The orchard is very informal, with the magnificent back drop of an ancient woodland. The orchard is also home to 2 alpaca – Anatolp and Vlad. Whilst the walk up to the orchard is quite steep, the views across to Edge Hill are magnificent.

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Location details

Dassett House,
Southam,
Warwickshire,
CV47 2AH

Directions to Dassett House
Located halfway between 2 churches in the village, Dassett House is halfway up the hill, and approached off the bend in the road, through the green iron electric gates.

Dassett House openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • The walk up to the orchard area is quite steep.
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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Dassett House 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 Dassett House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Dassett House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.