About The Retreat
Large garden with mature trees created from the old British Rail allotments between the railway and the river, with pond, grasses and rockeries. Small allotment with wild woodland area inc bees.
The Retreat
Large garden with mature trees created from the old British Rail allotments between the railway and the river, with pond, grasses and rockeries. Small allotment with wild woodland area inc bees.
Owner Info
- Dinah Bardgett
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The Retreat features
Location details
The Retreat,
Frome,
Somerset,
BA11 5JU
Directions to The Retreat
No on street parking in The Retreat, pls park considerately at the station or other nearby roads.
The Retreat openings
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake at Highclere. Cash payment for admission & refreshments (card payments taken at 9 Catherston Close).
Admission
Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00
Accessibility
- Gravel paths.
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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 The Retreat 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 The Retreat are accessible to wheelchair users.
The Retreat is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.