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Fernhill Coach House

Cottage garden; mixed borders, vegetables, greenhouse, orchard, small ponds, roses. Organic and biodiverse. We propagate cottage garden plants and grow and sell heritage and northern fruit trees and produce apple juice.

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Fernhill Coach House
Fernhill Coach House
Fernhill Coach House
Fernhill Coach House

About Fernhill Coach House

Approx one acre garden and orchard. – A riot of chaotic exuberance. Mixed borders, roses, lots of veg, greenhouse, orchard, ponds. We propagate cottage garden plants and grow heritage and northern fruit trees. Enthusiastic volunteers from Wwoof organisation provide help in this garden and orchard.

There are forty different apple/pear varieties planted in the south facing orchard, which is now managed to produce a traditional hay meadow, encouraging biodiversity.

Plants are propagated for sale. All takings for charity.

Lovely woodland walk from/to orchard and Halecat garden nursery. Approx 1/2 hour walking. Not suitable for the semi ambulant. Walking shoes recommended.

15 minute walk via a rough pedestrian lane and a quiet road which leads to Witherslack church and Vicarage House East, our partner garden.

Disabled parking for three cars at Fernhill. Main parking at Key Moss opposite. Park on adjoining field in dry weather.

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Witherslack Orchard Group apple juice, damson and apple juice. Numerous apple trees for sale.

Fernhill Coach House features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Fernhill Coach House,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 6RX

Directions to Fernhill Coach House
Follow brown signs to Halecat, continue along Bleacragg Rd for ½m. Fernhill on L. Rail to Grange-over-sands Bus X6 - 2m walk, NCR 70. Roads & parking are not suitable for coaches.

Fernhill Coach House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Vicarage House East. Tea, coffee, apple juice, scones and bicuits at Fernhill.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to September for groups of up to 20.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to flower garden only. Paths are uneven and on sloping ground.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Fernhill Coach 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Fernhill Coach House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Fernhill Coach 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.