A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Leave a little room in the boot
Make a little outing of choosing plants, browsing gifts and stopping for coffee. Fermoy’s brings a garden centre, farm shop and café together near Ipplepen.
Fermoy’s began as a pick-your-own fruit farm in the 1970s; today it is a larger garden centre in the Blue Diamond group. Give the plant displays time, whether you have a border to fill or simply want a small pot of colour to take home. Indoors, the gifts and homeware invite another browse. You can build an easy visit around your own interests: start with breakfast, make a shopping list for the garden, or leave the café until you have finished looking. The farm shop adds a different sort of temptation, with produce and store-cupboard treats for later. Pair it with time in Abbotskerswell, but plan it as a separate stop on Totnes Road rather than a shop in the village centre.
The lovely little details
- Plants, homeware and gifts with a farm shop and café on the same site.
- On Totnes Road near Ipplepen, with free parking.
- Part of the Blue Diamond garden centre group.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Choose something for later
Leave a little time for the farm shop: browse its fruit, vegetables, preserves and baked goods for something to enjoy at home.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Find Fermoy’s on the A381 between Newton Abbot and Totnes, near Ipplepen. It is a separate stop from Abbotskerswell village, with free parking at the centre.
Before you set off
Check current café service times before you set off. Blue Diamond says most of its cafés operate without advance table bookings; phone Fermoy’s on 01803 813504 for group visits or particular seating requirements.
Breakfast or a later pause
The sample menu includes eggs Benedict, vegetarian breakfasts and lunchtime dishes. Ask the café about today’s choices and service times.
Check the detailsBringing a dog
The garden centre lists itself as dog-friendly. Café seating rules can differ, so ask Fermoy’s directly about the available dog-friendly areas before planning a meal.
Check the detailsAccess and facilities
The centre lists disabled facilities and baby changing. Ask the team about any specific access requirements before visiting.
Check the detailsDietary requirements
Tell the café team about allergies before ordering. Blue Diamond’s restaurant guidance explains that cross-contact with allergens is possible.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Fermoy’s · official visitor information and photographs ↗
- Ipplepen village directory · Fermoy’s history and photographs ↗
- Blue Diamond · sample restaurant menu linked by Fermoy’s ↗
- Blue Diamond · restaurant booking, dogs and allergy information ↗
- Fermoy’s Garden Centre · Instagram ↗
- Tripadvisor · café visitor reviews ↗
- App for Devon · Fermoy’s entrance photograph ↗
Each photo has its own source and credit in the gallery. Spotted something that needs updating? Let us know.
