THE immaculate grounds of Hotel Endsleigh, near Milton?Abbot, are to open up to the public to help raise funds for St Luke's Hospice.

As part of the new St Luke's open garden scheme that has been running since April, some of the most outstanding gardens of Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall have opened their gates to the public.

Hotel Endsleigh will open up the gates to its gardens on Sunday, September 5 from 10am until 5pm. Visitors will get the chance to walk around the mix of formal gardens and picturesque landscapes designed by Sir Humphrey Repton, including a delightful Rose Walk, Parterre and Arboretum.

Admission is £5 and there will be refreshments on sale throughout the day. Dogs are welcome.