{"id":15445,"date":"2017-06-10T09:24:22","date_gmt":"2017-06-10T08:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=15445"},"modified":"2023-08-14T17:17:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:17:52","slug":"6-great-garden-centres-in-south-devon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/6-great-garden-centres-in-south-devon","title":{"rendered":"6 great garden centres in South Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being in most cases partly outside and partly undercover, garden centres are well suited to the changeable British weather, as well as to our world-famous love of gardening. There are an estimated 2300 garden centres and retail nurseries in the UK and the garden market is said to be worth around \u00a35 bn!<\/p>\n

From our stylish beachside caf\u00e9s and indulgent local ice-creams to our luxurious range of holiday accommodation, in South Devon we like to add a special twist to everything we do. This even applies to our garden centres – the fantastic caf\u00e9s at Avon Mill and Stokeley Farm Shop, for example, are two of the most popular eateries in the region, serving fresh, homemade delights based on ingredients sourced from just a few miles away.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favourite South Devon garden centre? Vote in our one-click poll!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here are six garden centres in South Devon, all great for green-fingered holidaymakers.<\/p>\n

1. Avon Mill Garden Centre (Loddiswell)<\/h2>\n

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In a beautiful spot on Woodleigh Road at the edge of the village of Loddiswell, Avon Mill Garden Centre includes a farm shop, deli and caf\u00e9, along with a gift shop, art gallery, fashion boutique and even a personal fitness centre.<\/p>\n

\"TheatreSince last year, Avon Mill has also started doubling as an occasional theatre. On 16th and 17th June, local group Theatre Hub will perform The Tempest in the open air (under a canopy so there\u2019s no chance that an actual tempest will spoil it!)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The dog-friendly caf\u00e9 at Avon Mill is a popular place to visit all year round, but is especially enticing during the warmer months as you can sit outside to make the most of the relaxed atmosphere, fresh air and pleasant views.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve included Avon Mill in our blog post on the best local places to go for breakfast, as well as a top caf\u00e9 for a Devon Cream Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s much more information on the Avon Mill Garden Centre website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2. Garden Time (near Dartmouth)<\/h2>\n
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A few miles from Dartmouth on the A3122, Garden Time is in a convenient spot to pull over for a quick stroll around, perhaps on your way in or out of the town. There\u2019s a farm shop and butcher by the entrance where you can pick up food that\u2019s as local as it gets. The Glasshouse Caf\u00e9 is a nice place to take the load off while you enjoy a coffee, homemade pastry or perhaps a full English breakfast (open from 8 am).<\/p>\n

The Garden Centre stocks a wide range of plants, shrubs and trees, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to advise when needed.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about Garden Time here: https:\/\/www.gardentime.biz\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

3. Stokeley Farm Shop<\/h2>\n

Self-described as a \u2018food market, deli, restaurant & garden centre\u2019, Stokeley Farm Shop offers plenty for foodies, gardeners and all lovers of the great outdoors to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Stokeley Caf\u00e9, also featured in our top places for scrumptious South Devon breakfasts<\/a>, is one of our local team\u2019s favourite haunts, whether that\u2019s for a hearty \u2018farmer\u2019s breakfast\u2019, a tasty lunch or indulgent afternoon tea. The ingredients are mostly sourced on site, reflecting their aim to \u2018keep it all under one roof\u2019.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Even the plants, shrubs and trees in the garden centre are mainly sourced locally, from nurseries in Ashburton, Slapton and Somerset.<\/p>\n

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There are occasional events such as food fayres at Stokeley Farm Shop, which you can stay up to date with by checking their website: http:\/\/stokeleyfarmshop.co.uk\/events.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. Fermoys (Ipplepen)<\/h2>\n

Just north of Totnes in the village of Ipplepen, Fermoys is a sizeable Blue Diamond garden centre with a farm\/giftware shop and caf\u00e9 plus several other businesses onsite. These include:<\/p>\n