Approx 2 acres of sloping fellside garden with meandering paths leading to a series of ‘rooms’: inc pond, fern garden, Acer terrace, shrubberies, herbaceous borders and a vegetable and herb garden. Copse with meadow leading down to beck. Trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, bamboos, evergreens and perennials planted with emphasis on variety of texture and colour. Sadly unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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Approx 2 acres of sloping fellside garden with meandering paths leading to a series of ‘rooms’: inc pond, fern garden, Acer terrace, shrubberies, herbaceous borders and a vegetable and herb garden. Copse with meadow leading down to beck. Trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, bamboos, evergreens and perennials planted with emphasis on variety of texture and colour. Sadly unsuitable for wheelchairs.
WC available.
Ivy House,
Cumwhitton,
Cumbria,
CA8 9EX
Directions to Ivy House
At the bridge at Warwick Bridge on A69 take turning to Great Corby & Cumwhitton. Through Great Corby & woodland until you reach a T-junction. Turn R into village.
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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 1 September.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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Read morePayment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Yes, coaches are accepted at Ivy House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ivy 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.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Ivy House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Ivy 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.
