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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.

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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

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

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

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.