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West Cliff

Westcliffe garden is over 50 years old but has suffered periods of neglect. The current owners have worked on the garden since 2010 preserving some of the lovely trees and shrubs, making new paths, beds and lawns. To this end they have created a 360 degree garden which encircles the house. The emphasis is very much on appreciating and enjoying the plants, trees and wildlife which provides year-round interest.

Owner Info

  • Alan & Jackie Blakoe
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff
West Cliff

About West Cliff

Originally Westcliffe was part of Thurstons Nurseries , whose land was sold in the 1970s to build Southra Park estate. The large award winning front garden was partly sold off in 2005 for housing.

When the current owners took over in 2010 they created a 360 degree garden which now surrounds the 1930’s property. Very much a family home for visiting grandchildren and family dogs.

Westcliffe offers lawns, sitting areas, mature shrubs and trees, formal and informal bedding. The old trees – a 40+ year old flowering Cherry, 2 large Laburnums and some beautifully fragrant Philadelphus give wonderful colour and structure while the acers offer interesting colour and form throughout the year. Recent hard landscaping has included a large patio, summerhouse and small swimming pool. Roses are a favourite flower of the owners and a small rose garden and a rose arch are at their best at the end of May/June. Later summer perennials and shrubs such as Hydrangeas, Spireas, Fuschias, Hibiscus, St John’s Wort a give late summer interest.

West Cliff features

Location details

West Cliff,
Dinas Powys,
Glamorgan,
CF64 4TS

Directions to West Cliff
Situated on R when facing Barry Rd. Look for green wooden fence. Concealed entrance & the double garage of The Pound (next door house).

West Cliff openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking on drive. Wheelchair access to back via sloped path to patios around the house and pool area.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at West Cliff at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at West Cliff. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at West Cliff, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at West Cliff are accessible to wheelchair users.

West Cliff is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.