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Truants Cottage

Listed thatched cottage with pretty garden in village conservation area. ⅓ acre inc variety of roses, colourful mixed herbaceous borders, lawns, wild grasses, wildlife pond with lilies, spring bluebells and range of specimen trees. View of garden 'rooms' from patio. Cream teas in garden or indoors. Limited parking in drive, also at nearby Waie Inn (lunch/dinner available).

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Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage
Truants Cottage

About Truants Cottage

Truants is a 17th Century thatched cottage which is listed and in the village conservation area. Originally two cottages, it was ‘gentrified’ in the early 1900s to become one house which, along with the garden, is south facing with views of the countryside. When I moved into Truants, 10 years ago, the garden was tidy but very overgrown and hidden. Over the years, and with the invaluable help of two consecutive gardeners called John, I’ve rediscovered the garden’s structure. The garden is a third of an acre, so not big, but it’s been cleverly designed to have five distinct ‘rooms’, including a lawn, a pond and a patio, with herbaceous flower beds and specimen trees. It’s been a wonderful journey of discovery finding the original structure, and the journey continues with the creation of new adaptations, including an area of long grass with wildflowers, a growing collection of roses, and various places to sit and contemplate the different views. The garden draws in bees, butterflies, dragonflies and many varieties of birds – and squirrels who especially love the walnuts! Unfortunately, I don’t know when the garden was constructed – perhaps the 1980s – and I don’t know when or why the house was named Truants! Cream teas can be enjoyed in the garden or – if it’s a bit wet – in the garden room. Parking is kindly available at the nearby Waie Inn. If you’d like a longer visit to Zeal Monachorum you could also have lunch or dinner at the Waie Inn, and there are plenty of local walks.

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Location details

Truants Cottage,
Crediton,
Devon,
EX17 6DF

Directions to Truants Cottage
Truants on R near bottom of hill. From Bow, just after R turn to Waie Inn, go a few yards up hill, on L. Parking at Waie Inn. Map can be emailed on request.

Truants Cottage openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to July for groups of up to 8.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Truants Cottage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Truants Cottage. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Truants Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Truants Cottage 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.