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The Old School House

Cottage garden created in the grounds of a Victorian school by a passionate and enthusiastic gardener over 35yrs. Not so much by design, but led by a love of plants and trying anything: herbaceous, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, trees, fruit cage, espalier apples, cut flower patch and some veg. wildflower area, wildlife ponds, bird feeding stations, jungle corner, quirky containers. Plenty of seating.

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The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House
The Old School House

About The Old School House

Cottage garden created in the grounds of a Victorian school by a passionate and enthusiastic gardener over 35yrs. Not so much by design, but led by a love of plants and trying anything: herbaceous, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, trees, fruit cage, espalier apples, cut flower patch and some veg. wildflower area, wildlife ponds, bird feeding stations, jungle corner, quirky containers. Plenty of seating.

The Old School House features

Location details

The Old School House,
Bodmin,
Cornwall,
PL30 4EA

Directions to The Old School House
A30 to Cardinham. Xrds in village towards church on R. Pass cemetery, and tennis court on L, 3rd house on R after tennis court. B & B sign outside. Parking Parish Hall opp church or at tennis court.

The Old School House openings

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

Accessibility

  • Sadly gravel paths not wheelchair friendly.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old School House at this time.

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

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

Sorry, The Old School House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old School 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.