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Stable House

5 acre mature wildflower meadow with winding mown paths adjoining 2 acres of relaxed, informal interlinked gardens. These surround converted Edwardian stable block in lovely setting with views across vineyards towards the North Downs. Gravel garden, vegetable garden and walkthrough garden room beneath clocktower.

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Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House
Stable House

About Stable House

Walk through mown paths in our large wildflower meadow full of scabious, knapweed and wild carrot. winding through to lawns and interlinked gardens surrounding an Edwardian stable block. The tour takes you through the garden room beneath the central clock tower where teas and homemade cakes are served. Continue into the inner courtyard with mature flower beds and shady spots to sit. The tour then continues via the pool garden, veg garden and informal gravel garden full of perennial sweetpeas.

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Location details

Stable House,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT4 7AN

Directions to Stable House
2m S of Canterbury, off B2068. 1st R after Bridge Rd if coming from Canterbury, 400m after Granville pub on the L if coming towards Canterbury.

Stable House 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-14:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-14:00

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking by arrangement close to garden. Not all areas wheelchair accessible.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Stable 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.

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

Yes. Stable House 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.