{"id":15,"date":"2015-05-19T16:19:36","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T16:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leeford.co.uk\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:28:29","slug":"book-a-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leeford.co.uk\/index.php\/book-a-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Book a Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Visitor Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Monday \u2013 Thursday:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 4:30pm
Garden visits outside these times (Friday\u2013Sunday or weekday evenings) may be possible by special arrangement.<\/em>
<\/em> Please note: catering is only available outside standard hours by prior agreement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visits by Appointment Only<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All visits must be pre-booked<\/strong> via phone or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Adults: \u00a37.50
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  • Groups of 10+ adults: \u00a37.00 per person
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  • Children under 16: Free
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    All proceeds go to our charities \u2013 see below for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Refreshments <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    (Pre-booked only)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Morning Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Unlimited tea\/coffee with biscuits \u2013 \u00a34.25
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    • Unlimited tea\/coffee with a selection of cakes \u2013 \u00a37.50
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      Afternoon Visits <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Devon cream tea \u2013 \u00a37.50
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      • Tea with a selection of cakes \u2013 \u00a37.50

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        Where you’ll be served: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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         Refreshments are available in the conservatory or (weather permitting) on the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        While we are reasonably unlimited as to the number of visitors we can accommodate touring our garden, we are limited as to the number of visitors we can accommodate for refreshments. We serve our cream teas, cakes and tea or coffee with biscuits in our conservatory, where the limit is a maximum of 26 in one party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you are booking refreshments, we need your final numbers one week ahead. We cannot assist with gluten free requests, everything is home baked rather than bought in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Payment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        We kindly request pre-payment via BACS<\/strong> at least 1 week in advance<\/strong>.
        Please contact us for bank details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Access & Parking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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        Directions <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        For sat nav use: EX9 6AL<\/strong>
        <\/strong> Avoid using the house name or postcode alone \u2013 it may direct you via a narrow back lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Parking <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • On-site parking for approx. 20 cars (tarmac surface)
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        • Please book ahead for larger groups \u2013 a field may be available
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        • A parking steward from your group is recommended to assist
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          Coach Access<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • The entrance pillars are 4.09m apart<\/strong>
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          • Approach via B3178 Budleigh Salterton\u2013Exmouth road<\/strong> (left turn into drive)
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          • Avoid coming through Knowle village<\/strong>
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          • Two small coaches preferred for large groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            • 40-seaters possible with experienced drivers \u2013 please notify coach company in advance<\/strong>
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              Accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Formal gardens:<\/strong> Accessible
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              • Woodland areas:<\/strong> Gently sloping, not suitable for wheelchairs
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              • Benches and picnic spots are dotted throughout
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                Supporting Good Causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                All income from garden visits and catering is donated to The Lindsay-Fynn Trust<\/strong> (Registered Charity No. 272846)<\/em>, which supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • The National Garden Scheme
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                • Various local charities
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                  Contact & Booking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Mrs Angela Holland
                  <\/strong>Lee Ford, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7AJ Tel: 01395 445894 or 07708 650736
                  Fax: 01395 441100
                  Email: gardens@leeford.co.uk
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