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Lukesland

24 acres of flowering shrubs, wild flowers and rare trees with pinetum in Dartmoor National Park. Beautiful setting of small valley around Addicombe Brook with lakes, numerous waterfalls and pools. Extensive and impressive collections of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and acers; also spectacular Magnolia campbellii and huge Davidia involucrata. Superb spring and autumn colour.

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About Lukesland

Lukesland has 24 acres of woodland gardens, with flowering shrubs, trees and a wealth of wild flowers. It is in the beautiful setting of a small valley with a brook cascading from its source on Dartmoor through ponds and over waterfalls towards the River Erme. At Lukesland the acid soils of the Dartmoor Granite combine with the mild, moist climate of South Devon to provide ideal conditions for plants from other parts of the world. The gardens contain many wonderful rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and a wide variety of other fine shrubs. There are several Champion Trees and many notable trees in the National Tree Register, including a magnificent Magnolia campbellii, with the biggest spread in the country. Only an archway remains of the former Tudor house. The present house was built in 1862 in the Victorian Gothic style, and forms the centrepiece of these dramatic gardens. The first major landscaping and planting took place in the 1880’s. This has been continued since the 1930’s by the Howell family, and a Pinetum of over seventy different and unusual conifers was added. Further extensive planting of trees and shrubs, including late-flowering rhododendrons, accompanied landscaping changes over the past 50 years and much is now maturing. A gazebo was completed in the 150th anniversary year, with lovely views across the valley to the house. A recent extension to Lukesland’s popular tea room allows more comfortable seating. With a trail and ‘Sound & Story Garden’ for children, and dogs welcome on a lead, Lukesland is full of surprises and delights for people of all ages and tastes.
Self catering, wheelchair-friendly ‘Clock House’ in the grounds, bookable through helpfulholidays.co.uk.

Website:

https://www.lukesland.co.uk

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Location details

Lukesland,
Ivybridge,
Devon,
PL21 0JF

Directions to Lukesland
Turn off A38 at Ivybridge. 1½m N on Harford rd, E side of Erme valley. Beware of using SatNavs as these can be very misleading.

Lukesland openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access in garden. Accessible café and WC. Free entry for wheelchair users.
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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 Lukesland. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Sorry, Lukesland does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Lukesland 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.