5 acres of formal and informal gardens designed around a 2000 yr old yew tree and lake. Water garden with streams pond and lake. Woodland walk, orchard, wild garden, large herbaceous borders filled with roses and perennials. Ornamental kitchen garden and vegetable garden.
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Approximately 5 acres of formal and informal gardens laid out in 1997 around a 2000 year old yew tree and lake. It nestles in the valley below Eggardon Hill. A water garden with stream, leading to a pond and lake, woodland walk, orchard and wild garden. Large herbaceous borders filled with roses and other perennials facing south west with views down the valley. Ornamental kitchen garden and vegetable garden.
South Eggardon House,
Dorchester,
Dorset,
DT2 9EP
Directions to South Eggardon House
From Dorchester on A35 turn R for Askerswell. Through village at T junction. Go straight over. From Bridport on A35 take 1st turning to Askerswell. Pass Spyway Inn on R. Turn next L.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at South Eggardon House at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at South Eggardon 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.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, South Eggardon House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
South Eggardon House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
