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The White House

The garden is a large urban plot slowly developed over the last 20 yrs, parts of which date back to Victorian times. High walls on most sides have provided shelter along with a pergola. Mixed borders of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees, a formal pond, a fruit and vegetable area, small orchard, a stable yard with pots, planters and potting shed, a greenhouse and covered seating areas.

Owner Info

  • Jean & John Jowsey
The White House
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The White House
The White House

About The White House

This L-shaped garden is divided into three main areas based on an original Victorian layout that is bounded in the most part by either substantial walls or hedging.
Front garden has a small woodland area and two half circular brick built raised beds planted with trees, shrubs and a variety of herbaceous perennials. Beech hedging with narrow border contains herbaceous perennials and shrubs with a predominantly blue and white colour scheme. Rear garden divided by a pergola with climbers such as clematis, roses and wisteria. Informal planting dominates the top garden including a variety of Acers with a more formal arrangement on the other side. Shrubbery screens fruit and vegetable area containing renovated raised beds for vegetables, fruit trees, a fruit cage for soft fruit and the greenhouse.
Specimen plants in containers in various places around the garden and in the rear stable yard..
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The White House features

Location details

The White House,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 0AX

Directions to The White House
From Penrith turn R into C'mouth off A66 at Travel Lodge r'about. 3rd turn L into Brigham Rd. 40 metres along on L follow lane up to house. (NB foot access only up lane-no cars please).

The White House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Most areas are easily accessed but paths along pergola may prove difficult . A ramp provides access into the lower fruit and vegetable garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The White House 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 White House are accessible to wheelchair users.

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