We stock a wide range of produce, much of it sourced from Dorset & the South West. We aim to support local producers and farmers where possible.

If you are new to gardening or even if you don’t consider yourself a gardener you will still enjoy the setting, the ambience, the scents, the colours and the wildlife to be found in the gardens at Holme. If you are a more accomplished gardener you will enjoy a walk round for all the above reasons and you may well see some plants that you are not familiar with. Either way no trip to Holme is complete without exploring what the gardens have to offer. The basic layout is strongly influenced by gardens such as Hidcote Manor and The Laskett in that the garden is made up of distinct ‘rooms’ separated by hedges and areas of taller planting but linked by walks and the visitor is lead on by vistas and focal points and an urge to discover what is round the corner. The garden is still in its infancy and has a long way to go before it can be billed alongside the two aforementioned gardens but regular visitors love seeing the garden develop with more additions and expansions occurring each year.

The Orchard is a light and airy destination with wonderful views across the Purbeck Hills. The Orchard serves breakfast, light refreshments, lunches and cream teas. There is plenty of indoor seating but if the weather is good sit outside on one of the 4 terraces and soak up the ambience of the beautiful gardens, ponds and waterfall.