Burrow Farm Gardens near Axminster

Burrowfarm gardens
Burrow Farm Gardens near Axminster

A garden visit at Burrow Farm puts the planting within reach: you can follow the borders, examine a combination you would like to try at home and see how the gardens open into the surrounding countryside. The 13-acre site lies between Honiton and Axminster, making it an inland outing from Primrose Cottages.

What changes through the season

Spring brings bulbs and blossom. Azaleas and rhododendrons are a May interest, followed by the meadow's wildflowers and orchids in early summer. Later, the Grasses Garden offers a different mix of shape and movement. Flowering depends on the year, so these are seasonal pointers, not a promise for a particular week.

The nursery gives keen gardeners somewhere to follow up an idea; the tea room serves light lunches and cakes. Couples who enjoy gardens can make the planting the focus of their outing, while families can choose a shorter wander.

Visiting with a dog

Dogs may accompany you on leads. Wheelchair access covers parts of the gardens and visitor facilities, not every path. The published season runs from April to October; use Burrow Farm's visitor information for admission and current opening. See our seasonal holiday ideas for other outings from the cottages.