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Stable Court

This exuberant garden was begun in 2010. Extending to about 1½ acres, it is naturalistic in style with a shrubbery, gravel garden, wild garden and pond where many trees have been planted and which are maturing wonderfully. Overflowing with roses scrambling up trees, over hedges and walls. More formal garden closer to house with lawns and herbaceous borders. Lovely views over Dorset countryside.

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Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court
Stable Court

About Stable Court

In the middle of this delightfully exuberant garden which was started by us in 2010 and which extends to about 1.5 acres, stands the magnificent stable block with its own clock tower and a fabulous ancient lime tree. There is a shrubbery and a gravelled area with a path that leads up through the garden under rose covered arches. The grass is allowed to grow long in the wild garden and surrounds the wildlife pond which is a great favourite with swallows and house martins in summer, as well as frogs, toads and newts. Paths are cut through the grass amongst
the many trees that we have planted which are maturing wonderfully. There are lovely views over the Dorset countryside. The whole garden overflows with a mass of roses which scramble up trees and over hedges and walls. Closer to the house the garden is more formal with lawns and herbaceous borders and a terrace which is bordered with lavender and box balls. The gardens is tended entirely and exclusively by the owners.

Exhibition of paintings in studio.

Stable Court features

  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Stable Court,
Dorchester,
Dorset,
DT2 0HB

Directions to Stable Court
From A37 travel towards Cattistock & Chalmington for 1½m. R at triangle to Chalmington. ½m house on R, red letter box at gate. From Cattistock take 1st turn R then next L at triangle.

Stable Court openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 28 September for groups of between 10 and 25.

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

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Gravel path partway around garden, otherwise the paths are grass, not suitable for wheelchairs in wet weather.
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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Stable Court at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Stable Court. 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  Stable Court, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Stable Court are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Stable Court 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.