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Sheepwash Barn

Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the half acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to create an intimate experience for the extensive collection of new and unusual plants, especially Itoh peonies and hydrangeas. At the heart of the garden is a Japanese styled koshi-kake 'waiting room', surrounded by dwarf pines, grasses and ferns.

Owner Info

Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn
Sheepwash Barn

About Sheepwash Barn

Charles Chesshire is a garden designer who has written books on Clematis and Japanese Gardens and began to create the nursery and garden in Symondsbury in 2019 to house his collection of plants. Since the lockdowns of 2020, he has attempted to marry his interest in Japanese aesthetics, especially that of Yugen, with that of enjoying the fantastic variety of plants we are lucky to be able to grow in Dorset. His aim has been to attempt to bridge the gap between good design and this desire for variety, and to lend a sense of magic, mystery and intimacy to the experience so that maples, hydrangeas, peonies, grasses, roses, geraniums and much more can huddle and commune with casual ease, and to yet be surprised by a rarity or a stray spray of clematis appearing in a neighbouring shrub.

Location details

Sheepwash Barn,
Bridport,
Dorset,
DT6 6HH

Directions to Sheepwash Barn
From A 35, head through Symondsbury past Shear Plot on R, down hill & the garden is on R, or from Bridport take Symondsbury Estate rd to Mill Lane & the garden is on L.

Sheepwash Barn openings

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair is generally good, although some paths are a little steep and there are a few steps but a wheelchair user should enjoy the garden.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Sheepwash Barn. 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.

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

Sorry, Sheepwash Barn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Sheepwash Barn is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.