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Fairfield

Walled garden with herbaceous cottage style borders and shrubs. Cutting garden. pond with stepped rill. 1 acre arboretum and orchard with over 80 different species of tree. Densely planted field edge bog area. Spiky plant border, wildflower areas, and stone and wood garden features. Hay meadow in development.

Owner Info

  • Brian Mackness
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About Fairfield

Fairfield is a 2-acre plot set in a lovely valley on the edge of the Abbotskerswell and developed over the past 10 years. Parking for all the open gardens is in one field. We always have a tractor on hand for wet weather parking.

Another field was planted up in 2006/7 with a small copse, and an arboretum with 80 non- native species including eucalyptus, embothrium, davidia and many other interesting specimens. 2009 saw the addition of a small orchard, more eucalyptus and a birch grove. The trees are set among winding grass pathways and wildflower areas. Down the edge of one field a bog garden has been developed which has candelabra primula, irises, rodgersia, astrantia and astilbe.

The walled garden round the house has herbaceous borders in cottage style and in May/June is a blend of foxgloves, delphinium, lupins, peonies etc.

Three rose ropes edge the driveway with 18 different climbing roses. A field barn is in the process of being covered by 6 different rambler roses.

A hay meadow is under development.

Frequent winner of vegetable, fruit and garden classes in the annual Village Show.

Fairfield features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Fairfield,
Abbotskerswell,
Devon,
TQ12 5PN

Fairfield openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Church House in the village. Teas available from 2pm. Maps and tickets from 1pm.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Church House in the village. Teas available from 2pm. Maps and tickets from 1pm.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over 4 step ramp - at user's risk. Grass paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Fairfield. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Fairfield. 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  Fairfield, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Fairfield 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.