Readymoney Cove
Open only during Fowey's Daphne du Maurier Festival in the latter part of May, the Reads' private garden, right by the beach in Readymoney Cove, is a casual, lush delight. Where Headland Garden (now closed) across the Fowey estuary, has had to work to create protection against the elements, Readymoney's south facing steep valley creates an ideal micro-climate for early and luxuriant growth - which suits their semi-wild style. Teas are good and the Reads are charming. Daphne du Maurier rented the house in 1942.
2010: The house is for sale. There must be doubt about future opening.
2012: The garden, sadly, seems not to open any more.
2016: Now apparently open a few summer days. See NGS web site
2020: Apparently still open a few days in summer, still NGS.
As at July 2020, no further information online.
Lush borders are a prominent feature
Beware, nearest parking is expensive.
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