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Stumlet

Those who first visited this NGS garden in 2018 would be amazed by the transformation that has now taken place. The teas for St Catherine's Hospice have always been excellent and the welcome warm, but now as you round the house to the back garden, the visual impact is stunning. Why not wander through the borders and discover the spirit of this garden?

Owner Info

  • Max & Nicola Preston Bell
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About Stumlet

Along with the transformation of the garden at Stumlet, the garden owners’ love for their plants, garden and gardening has greatly increased. The garden has changed from being a place for the young boys to play football to an inspirational space for all members of the family to wander, sit and enjoy different views and different plantings. The simple structure of hardy shrubs bordering the grass has been replaced with beds and borders of interesting plants, roses and shrubs, interspersed with some new trees. In the redesign, there has been an emphasis on scented plants as well as ensuring colour and interest throughout the year. Herbs and raised vegetable beds with flowers weave through the edibles.
This has not been a makeover but a well chosen design executed to inc interesting planting for lasting enjoyment.
The ambience, the warm welcome and the teas are not to be missed.
One couple, down specially for the trail from South London, declared that it was well worth the trip to visit this garden alone. Praise enough!

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Stumlet features

Location details

Stumlet,
Balcombe,
Sussex,
RH17 6LW

Directions to Stumlet
We are diagonally opp Winterfield, there's a large Atlantic pine tree in the front garden.

Stumlet openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Stumlet. Refreshments in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Stumlet. Refreshments in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Stumlet. Refreshments in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to the left-hand side of the garden, but maybe difficult if ground is wet.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Stumlet 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.