Christmas Hours
We are open on Christmas Eve until 1600.
We will be closed over Christmas and re-open on 2nd January 2025!
Important Update following our fire on 1 November 2024.
Although our Restaurant, Café, Food Hall and Gift Shop were undamaged our recently completed extension was destroyed in the fire, therefore please note our store entrance, exit and till locations have changed. A temporary entrance and exit are now through the marquee on the left in our bottom car park, please drive slowly and follow our new signs for guidance.
We would like to thank everyone for their kind words of support, sympathy, thoughtful gestures and continued custom through this year.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Welcome to The Old Well Garden Centre
Welcome to The Old Well Garden Centre, Restaurant and Cafe – an independent family run business located a moment from Junction 27 of the M5 just off the A38.
Our loyal customers have seen us grow substantially since we opened our doors for business in 1982. From a petrol filling station, to the established Garden Centre you’ll find today, with a passion for service, quality, choice and great value.
Whether meeting friends for lunch or a light bite, shopping or seeking a comfort break when travelling to or through the beautiful county of Devon, we have something for everyone.
Dogs are permitted on a lead in designated areas. Please be prepared to clean up after them. Registered assistance dogs are permitted throughout.
Disabled access and parking is located at the main entrance.
The Old Well Road House, as it was previously known when purchased by David and Christine Lamyman in the late 1970’s had seen better days.
The construction of the motorway saw its occupiers, Little Chef, move to the newer services just down the road at Junction 27 of the M5, leaving behind a dilapidated former building.
Prior to this it had been a much-loved lido for the local community to enjoy from miles around, some of whom still return to see if the pool is still here – which it still is!
David and Christine saw opportunity where others did not on the almost deserted A38 with grass growing in between the carriageways; for a garage selling petrol, classic cars and the Tea Rooms which is still an integral part of the business today.
It continued to operate as a garage forecourt for a while, however following a suggestion by one of our sales reps to try selling plants, it soon became apparent that the new direction would be a Garden Centre and Tea Rooms.
The business today has had much investment, whilst maintaining family values and friendly welcoming service. The Old Well is now run by Rob Lamyman together with David and Christine, supported by a vast, dedicated and experienced team.
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