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Garden Name: Yewbarrow House
Last Modified: 26/01/2011
Garden ID: 0120

pic: 0120_Charneywell.jpg

Owner: Richard Roberts and Christopher Holliday
Address:
Hampsfell Road
Grange-over-Sands

Postcode: LA11 6BE
County: Cumbria

tel: 015395 32469
fax: 
website: www.yewbarrowhouse.co.uk
email: jonathan {at} bestlakesbreaks.co.uk

Features: 
Panoramic views of Morecambe Bay, owner does an illustrated lecture in venues such as clubs etc.

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
By appointment and NGS days only.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May - October

To see: 


National Collection: 
Phormium

National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: Suns 5 June; 3 July; 7 Aug; 4 Sept (11-4)

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Groups 

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
By appointment £5 per visitor
Adult £4; Child free

Parking: No
Lavatories: No
Disabled Access: No
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: No
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

Other Facilities:
Plants for sale on open days,
Steep site, unsuitable for wheelchairs


Designer: Christopher Holliday
Description of Garden:
With a south-facing, sheltered situation with almost no frost, the owners were tempted to try exotica that would survive on the thinly covered steep limestone slopes. European fan palms, acacias, callistemons and many sub-tropical plants from the southern hemisphere thrive here. Over 200 phormiums, or New Zealand flax, form the National Collection and are the pride of the owners. Magnificent views over Morecambe Bay.


History: 
Planted from 1988 onwards - and developed by the owners since.

Local Inns: 
Wheatsheaf, Beetham
Masons Arms, Cartmel

Accomodation: 
Mayfields

Restaurants: 
Clare House

Village/Town/Sightseeing: