Romantic 6 acre country garden in unspoilt countryside only 3m from Exeter. Built on 5 different levels, with several distinctive rooms, garden features yew-hedged kitchen garden, croquet lawn, rose terrace, orchard, swimming pond, wildflower meadow and arboretum.
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The garden is heavily atmospheric with a selection of idiosyncratic sculptural features. The creation of the garden began in 1997 and is continuing to be developed.
There is much uneven ground and the garden is very steep in parts making wheelchair access difficult.
Idestone Barton,
Dunchideock,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 9UE
Directions to Idestone Barton
From Ide take rd to Dunchideock. After 500 metres fork R (signed Idestone). Take 1st L after 1m. Follow over Xrds and down steep sided S bend. Car park signed on R What3words app: Posed Drum Wakes.
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.
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.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Idestone Barton at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Idestone Barton. 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 Idestone Barton, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Idestone Barton does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Idestone Barton is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
