About Dolphin House
Our emphasis is on reducing high maintenance planting, introducing more drought tolerant plants such as grasses and keeping the garden looking colourful well into late summer.
Dolphin House
The great feature of this 2 acre traditional country garden is its remarkable 200 yr old serpentine walls. Once designed to shelter tender plants, they now serve as the perfect backdrop for vibrant planting. The current owners have set out to create a peaceful, tranquil garden that inc large herbaceous borders, an orchard, gravel planting, and a variety of attractive trees.
Owner Info
- Mr & Mrs C Bell
- [email protected]
- 01483 810257
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Dolphin House features
Location details
Dolphin House,
Shackleford,
Surrey,
GU8 6AH
Directions to Dolphin House
Off A3 at the junction signed Shackleford, in centre of Shackleford village. Dolphin House is opp the junction of Lombard St & The Street.
Dolphin House openings
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 June to 30 August for groups of between 10 and 25.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Refreshments Home-made teas inc.
Admission
Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Accessibility
- Access from the road is via steps, and the garden inc many gravel paths.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Dolphin 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 Dolphin House are accessible to wheelchair users.
Dolphin House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.