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Stour House

Our garden is bounded on three sides by flint walls, with the River Stour forming the southern boundary. Within the garden we have a variety of zones, ranging from dry gravel gardens, through lawns to bog gardens and ponds. Trees feature largely throughout the garden and we also have a small orchard. Sculptures, follies and even a stone circle add to the sense of discovery.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs Robert Eyre
Stour House
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Stour House

About Stour House

We are fortunate to have many different habitats in the garden that support a wide range of wildlife.

The river is full of fish, including pike, bream, roach and perch and we have been lucky enough to see a pair of otters. The ponds and wet areas allow us to grow lots of marginal plants and ferns thrive here. We have seen frogs, toads and newts in the wet areas, as well as bats hunting for insects by the river at night, roosting in our attic by day.

The bird life is very varied and our bird boxes have been very successful with Barn Owl chicks appearing for the first time this year. Other nocturnal visitors include foxes, muntjac and most of the neighbours cats.

Large areas of the garden have been left untouched to encourage insects and other pollinators, damsel and dragonflies abound and we have created habitats for stag beetles.

Stour House features

Location details

Stour House,
Sudbury,
Suffolk,
CO10 8NS

Directions to Stour House
Corner of Stoke Rd and Ashen Rd in Clare.

Stour House openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Cliftons. Cake and scones also available.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Stour House at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Stour House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Stour 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.