The Old Hall

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Old Hall , please enquire with the owners for more details.

Set on a southerly ridge. Stone walls and yew hedges divide the garden into enclosed areas with herbaceous borders, shrubs, and young and mature trees. There are interesting plants flowering most of the time. In 2020 a Japanese Tea House was added at the bottom of the garden. Large plant stall.

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Owner Info

Mr & Mrs Timothy Hart

About The Old Hall

The house is on the village street on its north side. To the south side, the house and garden extends south and west on four terraces going down to fields and woods with views of Catmose Vale and Burley on the Hill in the distance. To the west it is more enclosed.
The garden was originally created by Cyril Heber Percy in the 40s and 50s. He was an excellent plantsman and the mature trees and the layout of the terraces are thanks to him. We took over the garden in 1980s and have had help, originally, from John Codrington, a wonderful man who lived in the village of Hambleton. Later we sought the help of Neil Hewertson who was head gardener at Stowel Park. He has continued being involved and has taught us so much. He has made the garden interesting all year round. We continue to improve the garden and try not to create any more work!
Yearly, we plant interesting trees and shrubs and make an effort to keep the herbaceous borders going through the summer and autumn months.

The Old Hall features

Location details

The Old Hall,
Market Overton,
Rutland,
LE15 7PL

Directions to The Old Hall
6m N of Oakham; 5m from A1via Thistleton. 10m E from Melton Mowbray.

The Old Hall openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

Partial wheelchair access. Gravel and mown paths. Return to house is steep. It is, however, possible to just sit on the terrace.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at The Old Hall?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at The Old Hall?

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Old Hall. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Is The Old Hall a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Hall. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Old Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at The Old Hall?

Yes, one or more routes at The Old Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

The Old Hall is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.