The Old Vicarage, Ruishton

Traces of the old garden are still in evidence with plenty of new beds incorporated. A terrace overlooks compact formal lawns and walled garden with attractive rope roses, wisteria tunnel and herbaceous beds. Below is a productive vegetable garden and espalier fruit trees. Lawns lead to a wildlife area with pond. At the front, a newly designed driveway and fountain garden frame the house.

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Mr & Mrs Andrew Lukes

About The Old Vicarage, Ruishton

The Old Vicarage (not open) is set in an acre of grounds on the edge of the village, overlooking farmland. The current owners have lived here for 11 years and view the garden as a garden in progress. On entering the gates the Irish Yew planted in around 1840 at the same time as the house was built, dominates the Victorian planting of the original garden and old orchard, enhanced by the newly designed driveway. The surprise of the intimate fountain garden built in 2015 catches your eye as you turn the corner.
Behind the house the real work reveals itself. The old glebe field has been transformed from nettles and brambles to a formal garden framed by paths, a terrace and rope roses and a wisteria arch. The gardens lead through a yew hedge with the vegetable garden, espalier fruit trees, greenhouse and cut flower beds behind.
Walking across the glebe lawn reveals the new wildlife garden and pond. Originally so densely covered with nettles and hogweed that it couldn’t be entered, now has a new wildlife pond, native hedge, willow trees and meadow plants for the bees and butterflies.
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The Old Vicarage, Ruishton features

Location details

The Old Vicarage,
Ruishton,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA3 5LL

Directions to The Old Vicarage, Ruishton
Opp St George's Church, Ruishton.

The Old Vicarage, Ruishton openings

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

Accessibility

Shallow gravel paths and level lawns provide access.

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Are payment cards accepted at The Old Vicarage, Ruishton?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at The Old Vicarage, Ruishton?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Vicarage, Ruishton at this time.

Is The Old Vicarage, Ruishton a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Vicarage, Ruishton. 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?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at The Old Vicarage, Ruishton?

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

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. The Old Vicarage, Ruishton 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.

The Old Vicarage, Ruishton

Owner Info

About The Old Vicarage, Ruishton

The Old Vicarage, Ruishton features

Location details

The Old Vicarage, Ruishton openings

Accessibility

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