Regency House

5 acre plantsman's garden approached across a little ford. Many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs. Visitors can try their hand at identifying plants with the very comprehensive and amusing plant list. Plenty of space to eat your own picnic. Walled vegetable and fruit garden, lake, ponds, bog plantings and sweeping lawns. Horses, Dexter cattle and Jacob sheep. A tranquil space to relax in.

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Mrs Jenny Parsons
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07772 998982

About Regency House

The garden renovation began in 1990 when many lovely trees, especially Acers and Betula, were planted but there were already some very tall, old trees here to give precious height; on the lawns are a massive Silver Fir and a Douglas Fir with others dotted around giving a sense of great age to the garden.
Acid to Neutral soil allows some Rhododendrons to flourish and an efficient dung-heap/compost system helps soil structure everywhere else. There are some lovely, specially-chosen and unusual shrubs and lots of dahlias and penstemons in the walled garden, which extend the flowering period well into October. The yew and box hedges are trimmed with great precision and masses of vegetables are grown for the house. The drive is flanked by glorious flower-filled meadow … woe betide anyone who drives on the grass and flattens it!
A word frequently used by visitors to the garden is ‘tranquility’. We are away from the road and it is delightfully peaceful.
Birds – we have flycatchers, spotty woodpeckers, nuthatches, tree-creepers, tawny owls and lots more; a recent bat survey revealed the presence of six species.

Website:

https://www.regencyhousehemyock.co.uk

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Location details

Regency House,
Hemyock,
Devon,
EX15 3RQ

Directions to Regency House
M5 J26/27. From Catherine Wheel pub & church in Hemyock take Dunkeswell-Honiton Rd. Entrance ½m on R. Please do not drive on the long grass alongside the drive. Disabled parking (only) at house.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Regency House?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Regency House?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Regency House at this time.

Is Regency House a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Regency House. 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 Regency House?

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

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Regency House 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.

Regency House