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Greatcombe

This year we're letting our visitors describe the garden! 'A truly beautiful, tranquil garden with unusual plants and exciting use of colour, a garden to visit again and again.' 'Enchanting, magical place, one of our favourites which has given us much inspiration. A real asset to the NGS and fabulous home-made teas by the stream!'.

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About Greatcombe

Tranquil garden nestled in a Dartmoor valley, with babbling stream, swathes of colour and textual foliage. Gentle paths and lawns bordered by spring and summer flowering shrubs, herbaceous plants and ornamental grasses, plus ‘The Stairway to Devon’ climbing through loosely planted banks featuring both cultivated and wild flowers. ‘Just Wow! Colour, shapes, planting – Thank you for the joy!!’ (visitor comment) Sumptuous home-made cream teas and cakes. Plant Nursery offering a wide variety of plants from the garden. Artist’s Studio with paintings and cards for sale. ‘Made by Robbie’ metalwork artefacts and garden supports for sale. ‘I visit every year and it just gets better and better -Well done NGS!!’ (Visitor comment).

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Location details

Greatcombe,
Newton Abbot,
Devon,
TQ13 7SP

Directions to Greatcombe
4m NW Ashburton via Holne Bridge & Holne village. 4m NE Buckfastleigh via Scorriton. Narrow lanes. Large car park adjacent to garden.

Greatcombe openings

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

Accessibility

  • Regret only partial wheelchair access.
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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 Greatcombe at this time.

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

Sorry, Greatcombe does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Greatcombe 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.