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Rose Ash House

Several acres of informal garden around old manor house, next to the village green and church, with views to Dartmoor and Exmoor. Fun mixed borders, rose arbour, shrubs, interesting trees, uncut grassland and vegetable garden.

Owner Info

  • Caro & Murray Hammick
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House
Rose Ash House

About Rose Ash House

Rose Ash House sits on a high, cool and wet ridge on the edge of Exmoor with views south to Dartmoor. The old gardens have been re-developed over 14 years, incorporating many old trees and plants, including roses over 125 years old. Old steps and features have been revealed, and new paths and avenues established. The soil is ideal for camelias, azaleas & rhodos, and hydrangeas (a particular feature of the garden) later in the season. We try to be pollinator-friendly!
A small kitchen-garden has been put in, and a polytunnel & green-houses help lengthen the vegetable growing-season.
A large area of grass has not been cut for eight years and the butterflies can be superb. The adjoining fields to the west still have a wide variety of old-fashioned meadow grasses & plants.
We hope Martyn Rix, renowned botanist and plant-collector will join us again to help identify & advise on plants you might want to bring. Melinda Hilliard, a garden-design consultant, will also be on hand to answer questions about garden-layouts etc.
Tea, scones & cakes etc. will be on sale, as will a selection of plants.

Rose Ash House features

Location details

Rose Ash House,
Rose Ash,
South Molton,
Devon,
EX36 4RB

Directions to Rose Ash House
Centre of Rose Ash, head W from thatched cottage (signed to Romansleigh) follow NGS signs. After 150 yards park in field on L. Follow signs to garden. Parking might change if VERY wet.

Rose Ash House 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 Cream teas, soft drinks, cakes etc. will be available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Cream teas, soft drinks, cakes etc. will be available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Reasonable wheelchair access to the whole garden - there are few steep slopes or steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Rose Ash 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.