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Mowhay

A developing 3 yr old, ¾ acre garden with countryside views featuring ornamental ponds linked by a waterfall. Planted in a broadly cottage style interspersed with some unusual plants. A variety of native/non native trees, a white garden, bonsai collection, roses, recycled structures/ornaments, areas managed for wildlife, a Courtyard garden, and vegetable patch.

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About Mowhay

This was an undeveloped garden with orchard which has been lovingly built over 3 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! There is a Mindful Path featuring Bonsai to a meditation platform and for those sure footed, a short stretch of the Old Post Office lane can be explored. Come and say hello to the chickens, listen to the swallows and buzzards overhead, and relax on a chair overlooking the Taw valley with a large slice of homemade cake.

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Mowhay features

Location details

Mowhay,
Okehampton,
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

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 15 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: Free

Accessibility

  • The garden is mainly laid to grass paths so if wet it will be more difficult for wheelchair users. The garden has gentle slopes and some gravel.
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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.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Mowhay, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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.