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Marwood Hill

Marwood Hill
Marwood
Barnstaple

EX31 4EB

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Area: Devon
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Marwood Hill -- Devon
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Marwood Hill
Devon
All details updated* as of: 18/02/2008
Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids
 Opening Days and Hours

Every day except Christmas day; 9.30am - 5.30pm
Plant sales & tea room; Mar - Oct; daily; 11am - 4.30pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes
Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
Groups welcome

House Open for Viewing: No

View this house at StatelyHomes.com

National Garden Scheme days: No
All days part admission to NGS
Best Times of Year to Visit:
Spring to autumn
To see:
Large collection of camellias in March and the large outdoor collection of flowers in April.
 Admission Prices
Adult £4.50; Child free
 Onsite Facilities
Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: No
Other Facilities:
Disabled access limited. Special events - telephone for details
Plant sales every day; 11am - 4.30pm. Tea Room in house open Mon - Sat.
 Garden Features
New Herbaceous and Grasses Border. Start of 5 year project to create a prairie and meadow garden. English Heritage Garden Grade:
National Collection: Astilbe, Iris ensata, tulbaghia
 Description of Garden
Designer: Dr J.A Smart
The 20 acre garden was started in 1950 by the present owner, it has three small lakes and a stream with waterside planting. There are large collections of many plants starting with snowdrops in February followed by naturalised daffodils and bluebells. The gardens hold Magnolias in March and April and a large collection of camellias outside and inside a greenhouse. Many rhododendrons have been planted in this garden and cherries are in flower by Easter, followed by primulas, astilbes, irises in the Bog Garden and other herbaceous plants. There is a wisteria pergola and a collection of clematis as well as a rockery and alpine scree. Good autumn colour is a feature at the end of the season.
 History of Garden
The garden was started by its owner, Dr J.A Smart (sadly now deceased) in 1950 and designed by him, it has changed from its initial state as rough pastureland, to a blooming garden of flowers, with a small steam that runs through a field that was dammed in 1968 to form two lakes.

The original eight-acre garden was increased to the present 20 acres by the purchase of the adjoining field in 1980.
Many new features have been added in recent years. The garden has been inherited by Dr. Smart's nephew, Dr. Snowdon, who will I understand, carry on his uncle's good work.
 Nearby Devon Hotels, Facilities & Amenities
Hotels & Accommodation:
Waterloo House Hotel, Ilfracombe
Highcliffe House, Linton
Restaurants:
Inns & Pubs:
Ring O' Bells, Prixford
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