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Higher Locrenton

The garden is set in 2 acres on a hillside. It has been developed over the past 30 yrs and is 'plantsman' in style, featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs and perennials. It is informally divided into a number of beds with different themes. A key aim has been to provide interest throughout the year in terms of atmosphere, form, colour and scent.

Owner Info

Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton
Higher Locrenton

About Higher Locrenton

Higher Locrenton is the rump of a former dairy farm, with house and grounds of 2 acres plus three pastures used for grazing. It is set on a hillside overlooking the East Looe River valley, sloping to the south and west.
The beds near the buildings and yard at the top of the garden are relatively formal, with terraces, steps and ramps. These include a rose bed, kitchen beds in cool whites, blues and silver, hot beds of fiery colours, and a 30 metre pergola draped with clematis and scented evergreen climbers. The bank behind features hellebores, hemerocallis, drift roses and small acers for interest through the seasons.
The remaining beds and paths go with the flow of the hillside. The mound of mounds highlights sun-loving shrubs and perennials. A shady walk down the west boundary of the garden features many varieties of ferns, shade-loving perennials and shrubs.
The main bed meanders across the width of the garden and is planted with a colour palette of pastels and softer shades. There are two informal ponds with beds close by. The lower part of the garden contains a copse underplanted with bulbs and a mini-arboretum set in the greensward.
The eastern part of the garden consists of an orchard and a kitchen garden featuring a wide variety of soft fruit.

Location details

Higher Locrenton,
Liskeard,
Cornwall,
PL14 4RN

Directions to Higher Locrenton
By St Keyne Church, take the lane to St Keyne Well for ½m. Turn L at Well. Higher Locrenton is 100 yds on R. Parking for 8 cars.

Higher Locrenton openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 March to 20 October 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.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Some parts of the garden can only be accessed via steps or somewhat steep gradients.
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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 Higher Locrenton at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Higher Locrenton, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

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