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South Lodge

Peaceful country garden in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside. High walls provide a backdrop for rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. Organic garden with large variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and specimen trees with year-round colour. Vegetable garden, wildlife and formal ponds. Rustic pergola planted with English climbing roses and willow arbour in gravel garden.

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South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge

About South Lodge

Idyllic and peaceful English country garden set in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside in the historic village of Clearwell, Royal Forest of Dean. Formerly part of Clearwell Castle, the high castle walls provide a backdrop for large rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. An organic garden with a collection of trees, some rare. A large variety of perennials, annuals, and shrubs fill the herbaceous borders providing year round colour and interest. Fernery underplanted with snowdrops, cyclamen and white daffodils. Vegetable garden with raised beds. Wildlife and formal ponds. Rustic pergola planted with English climbing roses. Willow arbour with briar rose and buckthorn hedge in gravel garden. Spring colour provided by daffodils and other bulbs planted under the trees and in the orchard.
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Website:

https://www.southlodgegarden.co.uk

South Lodge features

  • Bluebells
  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

South Lodge,
Coleford,
Gloucestershire,
GL16 8LG

Directions to South Lodge
Off B4228. Follow signs to Clearwell. Garden on L of castle driveway. Please park on rd in front of church or in village. No parking on castle drive.

South Lodge 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.50
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 13 April to 8 June for groups of between 15 and 40.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths and steep grassy slopes. Assistance dogs only.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at South Lodge at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at South Lodge are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. South Lodge 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.