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Lower Coombe Cottage

Lower Coombe is a largely traditional country garden of just under quarter of an acre. The south-facing front garden inc a range of unusual trees and shrubs and a newly-created coastal-themed border leading to a greenhouse and potager garden. Approached through the C17 cottage’s garden room, the rear garden offers a courtyard with a small cut flower patch and steps down to Bitton Brook.

Owner Info

  • Tim & Tracy Armstrong
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage
Lower Coombe Cottage

About Lower Coombe Cottage

A largely traditional country garden surrounding a thatched 17th century cottage with Bitton Brook defining its eastern boundary and bringing increased wildlife into the garden. A stepped path leading from the front gate leads you through the south-facing front garden offering a range of unusual trees and shrubs, traditional roses and cottage garden perennials among the newly-created coastal planting. Additional exotics including echiums, yuccas and a giant yellow cassia covering the front elevation. A water feature to the front of the cottage leads to decking overhanging the brook and a bridge leading to a steeply banked area. Passage through the cottage’s Garden Room, filled with exotics and orchids, leads to the rear Mediterranean-styled garden with a mature olive tree and steps leading to a sun terrace and cut-flower plot and greenhouse with further steps down to the stream. Turning right at the entrance to the garden leads along a path towards a greenhouse filled with tomatoes leading further to the drive, potting shed, and a small potager and wood store.

Lower Coombe Cottage features

Location details

Lower Coombe Cottage,
Teignmouth,
Devon,
TQ14 9EX

Directions to Lower Coombe Cottage
Coombe Lane is narrow so only pick up/drop off and some disabled parking is allowed at the cottage. Parking at Teignmouth Football Club and Bitton House. Maps available.

Lower Coombe Cottage openings

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

Accessibility

  • Access to Lower Coombe Cottage for wheelchair users is difficult because of steps and gravel paths.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Lower Coombe Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Lower Coombe Cottage. 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 Lower Coombe Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Lower Coombe Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Lower Coombe Cottage 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.