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Poole Cottage

A modern country garden in keeping with the local natural landscape. Home to designer Jo Ward-Ellison the two acre garden is predominately naturalistic in style with a contemporary feel. A long season of interest with grasses and later flowering perennials. Some steep slopes, steps and uneven paths. Features inc a small orchard, a pond loved by wildlife and kitchen garden with fabulous views.

Owner Info

  • Jo Ward-Ellison & Roy Smith
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About Poole Cottage

Created from scratch since 2011 the garden is now maturing nicely and creating new opportunities for planting.

Featured in both Country Living and English Garden magazines. Make a day of it: Poole Cottage is hidden away on Coppett Hill overlooking the River Wye within the Wye Valley AONB. There is great walking on Coppett Hill and within walking distance is Goodrich Castle – a classic medieval castle (English Heritage – charge for car park). Plus, only a few miles away is Symonds Yat.

Poole Cottage features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Poole Cottage,
Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire,
HR9 6HX

Directions to Poole Cottage
Goodrich signed from A40 or take B4234 from Ross. NOTE: No parking at garden or on lane. Use HR9 6HX for village parking. A shuttle service is available to garden or a 10-15 mins walk from village.

Poole Cottage 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: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Poole Cottage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Poole 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Poole Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Poole 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.