Sidbury Mill

About Sidbury Mill

The extensive grounds of Sidbury Mill range from a semi-formal lawn and border garden with a summer house, to expanses of woodland filled with primroses and bluebells in the spring. The mill gardens are surrounded by water with the mill leat on one side and Devon’s shortest river, the delightful Sid, on the other. The area is teeming with wildlife; birds, from kingfishers to buzzards, and plenty of bees and insects which are attracted to the wildflower meadow. A ‘woodland walk’ leads you through the different areas of the garden including specimen trees and places to pause and observe the wildlife. Recent additions to the garden include an orchard with West Country fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and a Victorian style greenhouse for growing tomatoes, chilies, citrus trees etc. Chickens are also integrated into the scheme and are a source of endless amusement! There has been a mill in Sidbury since the 13th century and today it is a still a working water mill (the wheel can be seen in the back garden). Surrounded by the beautiful East Devon countryside the gardens have been awarded a ‘Wildlife friendly garden’ award by the Devon Wildlife Trust and the owners received an RHS Banksian Medal for Horticulture in 2023.

Sidbury Mill is a working water mill, milling wheat grown in our nearby field. The Strong Wholemeal Flour, particularly suitable for bread making, is available in a number of local outlets. Aspects of the mill can be seen while viewing the gardens.