An organic garden with
a long circular walk in North West Devon

Bocombe Mill Cottage, Bocombe,
Near Clovelly, Devon
EX39 5PH

Phone:
01237 451293

Owners:
Chris Butler & David Burrows

"The garden, which has a mile long circular trail, is completely organic. They've been opening for the NGS for five years and are introducing teas and homemade cakes this year. Also new is their pergola covered with white rambling roses, clematis and other white climbers."
Western Morning News 2010

".. how could you resist visiting a garden that has directions including the line, 'drive through Fairy Cross.".
"Further on the garden is wilder and dotted with interesting trees - swamp cypress, aspen, horse chestnut, Douglas fir, Serbian spruce, Algerian oak and Cercidiphyllum japonicum,..."
Richard Shimell, editor, Devon Country Gardener, April 2007

"Dominating the valley is a magnificent monster eucalyptus from Australia with gorgeous silver peeling bark and glistening leaves. It was planted as a little 'un when David and Chris moved in. Other trees that sway in the breeze include the crinkly-leaved copper beech, Fagus sylcatica Rohanii; the tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera; the monkey puzzle, Araucaria araucana; the black mulberry, Morus nigra King James I; thuja; ginkgo; poplar; sweet chestnut; three dawn redwoods from seed... and many more."
Graham Andrews, North Devon Journal

"5 acres of gardens & wild meadow in a small wooded valley, a wildlife haven. Many flower gardens, 3 newly developed. Streams, bog gardens and small lakes. Kitchen garden. Orchard. Soft fruit garden. Shrubbery. All grown organically. Goats on hillside. Plan & tree guide. Circular walk of just under a mile - an adventure! Boots or wellies needed on Circular Walk."
The National Gardens Scheme Year Book 2008