Mowhay

A ¾ acre countryside garden developed over 4 yrs. Planted abundantly and vibrantly - the garden paths take a colourful journey through various areas. Visit the white garden, bonsai collection, rose terrace and fish pond, the lower beds with small waterfall, orchard, vegetable patch, wildlife pond, cozy garden room and The Wizard Walk! All with an eye to reusing and recycling wherever possible.

About
Location
Openings
Accessibility

Owner Info

Kerry & Neil Littleales
[email protected]
07727 657246

About Mowhay

This was an undeveloped garden with orchard which has been lovingly built over 4 years. Its still not finished, there’s more to come! It is designed to maintain the wonderful countryside views and embraces the environment it sits in – so there are brambles, nettles and hedgerows! However the formal garden is exuberantly planted with usual and not so usual plants. There are Rose arches aplenty. Mounds giving differing height levels to the orchard have been constructed and Willow Fedging is slowly becoming a feature. We are keen upcyclers so the greenhouse is made from our old house windows, the garden room uses the neighbours old doors, and there are various quirky structures from the auction house or junk yard! New last year was The Wizard Walk ( ask us why so named) – a long pergola built to add structure and shade to a south facing garden. Come and say hello to the chickens, listen to the swallows and buzzards overhead, and relax on a chair( there are very many according to several visitors) overlooking the Taw valley with a large slice of homemade cake.
Toilet facilities available.

Website:

https://www.makingmowhay.co.uk

Mowhay features

Location details

Mowhay,
Merton,
near Great Torrington,
Devon,
EX20 3DS

Directions to Mowhay
Access via the A386. From Torrington or Hatherleigh enter Merton village & follow yellow parking signs. Walk up the hill following yellow signs (approx 5 mins). What3words app: risen.navigate.rural.

Mowhay openings

23 May 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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24 May 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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25 May 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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13 Jun 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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14 Jun 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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08 Aug 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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09 Aug 2026 Pre-booking available

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas. During May soup & a roll may be on offer on colder days. Gluten free available.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:00

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Visit by Arrangement

from 26 May to 7 August

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 May to 7 August for groups of 10+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00

See booking information

Accessibility

Grass paths, some gravel and a gentle slope. Previous visitors have navigated the majority of the garden with assistance in a couple of areas.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Mowhay?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Mowhay?

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

Is Mowhay a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Mowhay. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Mowhay?

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

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Mowhay 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.