The Walled Garden (0 at The Walled Garden)
UK England South West England Devon Totnes The Walled Garden
An enchanting 19th century coach house uniquely nestled within a historic walled kitchen garden in the stunning Dart valley. A detached 4 bedroom (2 bathroom) period property with parking for 3 cars and a garden likened to the National Trust and featured on Gardener's World.
The Owner Says
The Coach House at the Walled Garden is the original stable for the adjacent Nelson House and has been beautifully reimagined to create a wonderful holiday experience for guests. What is completely unique is the house's setting within a 200 year old walled kitchen garden. Once you set foot within the walls it is like the land that time forgot - a feeling of sanctuary that is both peaceful and inspiring. Full of period charm and botanical inspiration the coach house is the perfect place and to relax and slow down. In the summer the house seamlessly connects to the garden terraces with french doors across the entire facade. In Winter sink into large velvet sofas in front of the woodburner while playing a board game or watching a film.The large kitchen dining room is fully equipped and the perfect space to come together to cook and celebrate. There is a large farmhouse table which comfortably seats 8. The doors open out to the mediterranean garden - the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or a cocktail. The living room has a smart TV and beautiful wood-burning stove.
Upstairs there are 4 charming bedrooms configured to sleep 7 adults & 2 cots. Hotel quality linen, high quality mattresses and blackout curtains ensure you will wake up feeling fully rested. The stunning master suite features a king bed, picture window across the garden and a luxury marble clad bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath. The master suite can be accessed by it's own spiral staircase and has a private roof terrace. The three further bedrooms are configured as 1 King, 1 Double and 1 Small Double. All feature glorious views of the garden and landscape and share a family bathroom. The garden has a range of areas to explore. Enjoy a morning coffee by the calming waters of the rill and paradise pool, sunbathing on the lush terrace lawns, listening to the chorus of bees in the mediterranean garden or creating a feast on the gas BBQ to eat the large marble table.
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About The Walled Garden
Suitable For
The property works really well for groups travelling together, both family or friends. We have lots of multigenerational family groups come to stay, garden fans and also people attending weddings at nearby Kingston Estate and ANRAN.Nearby
BEACHES
Bantham (19 miles/40 mins drive) - picturesque sandy beach, good for surfings/body boarding. View of Burgh Island hotel (. Food trucks and toilets on-site. £6 all-day parking (card accepted).
Thurlestone (20 miles/40 mins drive) - similar to above (and a few mins’ drive away). Lots of food/drink options nearby.
Slapton Sands (16 miles/ 36 min drive) - long sandy beach (with small nudist zone to the left) with super clear waters and nature reserve running parallel. Picturesque drive along a beachside road that occasionally washes into the ocean.
Beesands (19 miles/44 mins) - a little further along the ocean road from Slapton (via a few windy roads!) is one of our favourite spots. Stony beach, excellent takeaway/eat in seafood from Britannia at Beesands and SW Coast Path walk to Start Point via the abandoned village of Hallsands. Free parking available.
GARDENS
Dartington Hall (2.6 miles/8 mins drive OR roughly 50 min walk) - mixture of medieval/Edwardian/contemporary garden design.
Greenway House (12.6 miles/ 30 mins drive). National Trust, former home of Agatha Christie; walled garden, woodland walks alongside the river Dart and lovely large house to explore. (Parking requires booking)
Coleton Fishacre (15 miles/34 mins drive). National Trust, large 1920s country retreat with a variety of gardens leading down to the sea (amazing view out to the coast at the bottom).
TOWNS
Totnes (2.3 miles/10 mins drive) - renowned quirky town with a fiercely independent high street. Lots of cafes and interesting shops and a good market on Friday and Saturday.
Ashburton (4.3 miles/12 mins drive) - a traditional edge of Dartmoor town packed full of antique shops. Treat yourself to brunch at Rafikis or an ice cream from Creamos while you’re there.
Dartmouth (10 miles/25 mins drive) - end of the river Dart town on the water. You can cross the river here by car or on foot via the ferries. Fish and chips and crab sandwiches ahoy.
Salcombe (16 miles/30 mins drive) - “Chelsea on Sea”, cute seaside vibes and some pretty good ice cream and gin.
Food & Drink
Sea Trout pub (100 metres) - cosy pub with breakfast/lunch/dinner menu serving traditional pub grub. Child-friendly and a large beer garden.
Riverford Field Kitchen (1.7 miles/7 min drive) - excellent hearty veg-focussed (but not vegetarian) food, generally served sharing-style. Lunch and dinner served. Book ahead.
The Bull Inn (Totnes, 3.6 miles/10 min drive) - related to Riverford Field Kitchen by way of their married owners, this is a more contemporary and creative eatery serving great wines alongside a seasonal menu.
Gather (Totnes, 3.8 miles/11 min drive) - special lunch or dinner fine dining with tasting menu. Creative and young chef team.
The Cott Inn (Dartington, 2.3 miles/7 mins drive) - popular hearty historic inn with large covered outdoor area. Great for a lunch or dinner after exploring Dartington estate.
The Green Table (Dartington estate, 2.6 miles/8 mins drive OR roughly 50 min walk) - delightful cafe serving breakfast and lunch and hot drinks, great to fuel a walk around Dartington gardens
Tamarind Tree (Totnes, 3.8 miles/10 min drive) - excellent contemporary Indian food with takeaway options available. We recommend the Mirch Mutton.
Creamos Ice Cream (Ashburton, 6 miles/12 min drive) - the best ice cream in the area! Open Friday - Sunday serving a seasonal selection of creative flavours (our peaches have featured in one), with excellent pastries served on Saturdays. Worth a trip to Ashburton just for this.
Rafikis (Ashburton, 6 miles/12 min drive) - on the same road as above, all-day vegetarian brunch place serving a range of world foods. We recommend brunch/lunch here and a Creamos ice cream for dessert.
Emilia (Ashburton, 6 miles/12 min drive) - a small Italian Eatery and Wine spot located in Ashburton, from Clare Lattin and Tom Hill of Ducksoup and Little Duck The Picklery.
Harry’s Smokehouse (at Ben’s Farm Shop 1.5 miles / 3 min drive). Summer only - check opening hours. Outdoor kitchen celebrating food made on the grill.