Situated in a unique countryside setting in the Coombe Lodge Estate in Blagdon, The Old Potting Shed Nursery provides day care for children from 3 months to 5 years.
For their youngest children, the nursery offers 'The Stables', a cosy and comfortable area where babies are cared for by a professional and friendly team and engage in a range of sensory activities, both indoor and outdoor.
For toddlers and younger children, they...
Situated in a unique countryside setting in the Coombe Lodge Estate in Blagdon, The Old Potting Shed Nursery provides day care for children from 3 months to 5 years.
For their youngest children, the nursery offers 'The Stables', a cosy and comfortable area where babies are cared for by a professional and friendly team and engage in a range of sensory activities, both indoor and outdoor.
For toddlers and younger children, they have created a beautiful new space; the 'Apple Store' building, which has direct access to a spacious secure garden, sensory/ sleep room and a large open plan play room. This building is new for September 2025.
The Old Potting Shed offers a large enclosed walled garden as well as a spacious inside area for their Pre School aged children. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, all children are offered a variety of activities, providing endless opportunities to play, explore and learn in a way that suits them.
The nursery place huge importance on learning in the outdoor environment and frequently explore the extensive and very beautiful grounds of the Coombe Lodge Estate as well as making the most of the amazing and purposefully created gardens.
As children reach the end of their time with the nursery, the team will help to prepare them for the next steps, and are always available for help and advice as you progress your child into school.
Open all year and available for full day and sessional care, the Old Potting Shed Nursery is a great facility for parents and families looking for a safe and stimulating day care provider.
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The Old Potting Shed Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Potting Shed Nursery has 61 reviews.
The Pottingshed is an excellent nursery, both my children absolutely love the facilities and more importantly the staff.
Everyday i hear my children talk about activities with their friends, what they've learnt and how excited they are to go again!
The Pottingshed is an excellent nursery, both my children absolutely love the facilities and more importantly the staff.
Everyday i hear my children talk about activities with their friends, what they've learnt and how excited they are to go again!
Thank you for your review, our team work hard to ensure they have positive relationships with all the children in their care and value hearing that this is reflected in what the children speak about at home.
My daughter has struggled to settle having transitioned from another nursery and the staff have been great at trying to help her settle and make friends. Also have a friendly greeting at any handover.
My daughter has struggled to settle having transitioned from another nursery and the staff have been great at trying to help her settle and make friends. Also have a friendly greeting at any handover.
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the feedback. The team work hard to make all our children feel welcomed and settled at the setting using a number of strategies to support those who find that initial separation a little tricky. We are pleased to hear that you get a positive handover...
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the feedback. The team work hard to make all our children feel welcomed and settled at the setting using a number of strategies to support those who find that initial separation a little tricky. We are pleased to hear that you get a positive handover at both ends of the day as this is important to support you as a family to know what is happening for your little one whilst in nursery.Lisa
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 13 months old in the Stables building. She settled in really quickly due to the staff. She has thrived and transitioned well through to pre school growing in confidence and building excellent relationships with children and adults at the...
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 13 months old in the Stables building. She settled in really quickly due to the staff. She has thrived and transitioned well through to pre school growing in confidence and building excellent relationships with children and adults at the nursery. She loves all the activities set out as well as the digging area and walks around the grounds.
I will be sure to share your feedback with the team.
Our daughter went to Old Potting Shed Nursery for two years from the age of 10 months and absolutely thrived there. The carers really help the children develop and move forward, and you can see how much they genuinely care. Lisa, the nursery manager, has always been so helpful, caring and...
Our daughter went to Old Potting Shed Nursery for two years from the age of 10 months and absolutely thrived there. The carers really help the children develop and move forward, and you can see how much they genuinely care. Lisa, the nursery manager, has always been so helpful, caring and understanding of each families individual needs. Our son Kaiden has been attending for the last three months since our daughter left and he has also settled in brilliantly and is thriving. Lisa also helped us out at very short notice by bringing his start date forward when my wife had to return from maternity leave earlier than planned, which we're incredibly grateful for. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5* review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery. Lisa and the team are amazing and we are very proud of the care they provide to each of our children and their families. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience with...
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5* review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery. Lisa and the team are amazing and we are very proud of the care they provide to each of our children and their families. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience with both children at the setting and we appreciate you recommending us to others. I will ensure your feedback is passed onto Lisa and the team as I know they will really appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie
The experience has been really positive. The settled at the beginning were great to get my daughter used to nursery. Some of the staff are fantastic as well. There's lots of outdoor time which we're really happy with.
The experience has been really positive. The settled at the beginning were great to get my daughter used to nursery. Some of the staff are fantastic as well. There's lots of outdoor time which we're really happy with.
Thank you for leaving a review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery and for sharing your positive experience. We are pleased that you are happy with the care your child has received. Best wishes Natalie
I cannot recommend the Potting Shed enough! Every single staff member is always so thoughtful and caring. Both of our children have attended now and it's always been stress free. A brilliant nursery!
I cannot recommend the Potting Shed enough! Every single staff member is always so thoughtful and caring. Both of our children have attended now and it's always been stress free. A brilliant nursery!
Thank you for leaving us a 5* review at The Old Potting Shed Nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy and that you have had a very positive experience. I will pass on your feedback to the team, who I know will really appreciate it. They work so hard to ensure the children and families feel well supported. Best wishes Natalie
I would highly recommend The Old Potting Shed. Our 2 year old goes there and he really enjoys it. We will also be starting our youngest there too, soon. The team are friendly, and provide everything needed, when leaving your child in their care
I would highly recommend The Old Potting Shed. Our 2 year old goes there and he really enjoys it. We will also be starting our youngest there too, soon. The team are friendly, and provide everything needed, when leaving your child in their care
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager
Our son was very shy when starting nursery and the staff have been so kind and supportive and really helped him come out of his shell. He now really enjoys nursery and bringing home all the different things they made that day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Our son was very shy when starting nursery and the staff have been so kind and supportive and really helped him come out of his shell. He now really enjoys nursery and bringing home all the different things they made that day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager
I like that the nursery has a rural setting, there is no main road near the children and they have access to fresh, open air, and a large amount of outdoor area. The kitchen staff also deliver nutritional food that is clearly well thought out. There's also certain staff members who have taken the...
I like that the nursery has a rural setting, there is no main road near the children and they have access to fresh, open air, and a large amount of outdoor area. The kitchen staff also deliver nutritional food that is clearly well thought out. There's also certain staff members who have taken the time to get to know the needs of our child across his nursery experience.
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager
I was initially very apprehensive about my babies starting nursery, I found it very stressful and was torn in two about what to do. I found the nursery very understanding and accommodating. In particular the manager of the nursery was very friendly, reassuring and kind towards me during this...
I was initially very apprehensive about my babies starting nursery, I found it very stressful and was torn in two about what to do. I found the nursery very understanding and accommodating. In particular the manager of the nursery was very friendly, reassuring and kind towards me during this overwhelming time. The babies have now settled extremely well, and the staff are all so warm, friendly and approachable. I have gotten to know them all in such a short space of time and this has provided reassurance and peace of mind. They use an app, and keep me completely up to date of how the babies are getting on and this has been a great platform of instant communication. Highly recommend the nursery, mainly because of all of the lovely staff working there.
Thank you for your 5* review, it is fantastic to hear we were able to support not only your children but yourself in settling into the nursery environment. We acknowledge that when the families are feeling reassured and secure this supports the children with settling into the setting also. The...
Thank you for your 5* review, it is fantastic to hear we were able to support not only your children but yourself in settling into the nursery environment. We acknowledge that when the families are feeling reassured and secure this supports the children with settling into the setting also. The teams in all our rooms strive to provide a calm caring environment for all who come to the nursery.Lisa Marchent - Nursery manager
The staff at the Old Potting Shed, particularly the room leads, go above and beyond to help both the children and parents. They greet all the children with warmth, kindness and patience and help them work through any difficulties or big emotions they might be feeling. All stages of transition are...
The staff at the Old Potting Shed, particularly the room leads, go above and beyond to help both the children and parents. They greet all the children with warmth, kindness and patience and help them work through any difficulties or big emotions they might be feeling. All stages of transition are done sensitively and with the children's needs at the forefront.
Our youngest has allergies and the team are going above and beyond to ensure he is safe and enjoys his time.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the Old Potting Shed.
I will be sure to pass on the feedback to the teams.
As our son hit 3 years old it's great to see him building great relationships with the nursery staff and other children. His development has been helped by this nursery and especially its setting, in the countryside with lots of space to play and explore.
As our son hit 3 years old it's great to see him building great relationships with the nursery staff and other children. His development has been helped by this nursery and especially its setting, in the countryside with lots of space to play and explore.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5* review, the team very much enjoy exploring the outdoor environment with the children and supporting their learning through nature. They take great pride in supporting the children to form positive relationships with the children and encourage this with their...
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5* review, the team very much enjoy exploring the outdoor environment with the children and supporting their learning through nature. They take great pride in supporting the children to form positive relationships with the children and encourage this with their interactions with their peers.Best wishes Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager
My child really enjoys going to nursery, he receives a friendly welcome in the morning and as many hugs as neccessary throughout the day. A wide range of activities help with his development and maintain engagement. Daily updates on the App and the debrief when collected in the afternoon keeps us...
My child really enjoys going to nursery, he receives a friendly welcome in the morning and as many hugs as neccessary throughout the day. A wide range of activities help with his development and maintain engagement. Daily updates on the App and the debrief when collected in the afternoon keeps us involved and reassured that he is having a good experience
Thank you for your 5* feedback we are delighted to hear that your child enjoys nursery and the team keep you informed throughout their sessions whilst at nursery. The team work hard to ensure that the parents feel informed about their child's time in nursery and the app really supports this parent partnership.
The staff are very caring, and our children really enjoy attending the nursery. We have two children who have attended from age 1. The staff really know our children and undertake a variety of activities. The outdoor spaces are lovely and the children go outside most days.
The staff are very caring, and our children really enjoy attending the nursery. We have two children who have attended from age 1. The staff really know our children and undertake a variety of activities. The outdoor spaces are lovely and the children go outside most days.
Thank you very much for your 5* review. I am delighted that you feel the staff know your children really well. This is something that the team really pride themselves on! The most important thing to us is ensuring each child is treated as an individual and all families feel that their children are...
Thank you very much for your 5* review. I am delighted that you feel the staff know your children really well. This is something that the team really pride themselves on! The most important thing to us is ensuring each child is treated as an individual and all families feel that their children are central to everything we do. The team work so hard to ensure all children are given opportunities to grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. Best wishes Natalie
Our little girl has been attending since 1 year old and we have been more than happy with the setting and the care that they provide. The outside space is amazing, loads of resources inside and out for learning and development, and friendly staff. Extra events such as a sports day and parents play...
Our little girl has been attending since 1 year old and we have been more than happy with the setting and the care that they provide. The outside space is amazing, loads of resources inside and out for learning and development, and friendly staff. Extra events such as a sports day and parents play days make it even more personal for parents. The app is well managed by all the team; always contactable and reply timely. Very grateful for the excellent preparation for school.
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed 5* review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery. Parent feedback means so much to us and that it why we have really tried to develop opportunities for parents to be as involved as possible in their child's nursery life, through parent partnership forums,...
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed 5* review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery. Parent feedback means so much to us and that it why we have really tried to develop opportunities for parents to be as involved as possible in their child's nursery life, through parent partnership forums, dads groups, parents stay and plays and all the extra curricular activities that parents are invited to join in with. We really appreciate you feeding back on this and are delighted that you are getting involved and feel we deliver a personal service. Best wishes Natalie
Our daughter has been at the Potting shed since she was 11 months and we felt that we were leaving her in safe hands from the start. The staff are caring and nurturing and she has had many opportunities to progress and develop in her time here. We especially love how much time is spent outdoors!
Our daughter has been at the Potting shed since she was 11 months and we felt that we were leaving her in safe hands from the start. The staff are caring and nurturing and she has had many opportunities to progress and develop in her time here. We especially love how much time is spent outdoors!
Thank you very much for giving The Old Potting Shed Nursery such a lovely 5* review. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience at the setting. We are very lucky with the amazing outdoor environments we have and know how much the children benefit from being outside for so much of...
Thank you very much for giving The Old Potting Shed Nursery such a lovely 5* review. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience at the setting. We are very lucky with the amazing outdoor environments we have and know how much the children benefit from being outside for so much of their learning. I will pass your feedback onto the staff, I know they will appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie
My eldest has been at the nursery for 3 years now and my youngest has just started this year. I'm so grateful to have found such a nurturing nursery. The staff are lovely and caring, and both kids settled in well. There's a nice mix of play and learning activities, lots of outdoor play and we get...
My eldest has been at the nursery for 3 years now and my youngest has just started this year. I'm so grateful to have found such a nurturing nursery. The staff are lovely and caring, and both kids settled in well. There's a nice mix of play and learning activities, lots of outdoor play and we get regular updates about what they've been up. It's a warm, welcoming place, and both my kids enjoy going each day. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic 5* review. We are very pleased that you are so happy at The Old Potting Shed and that you have had such a nurturing and positive experience. Lisa and the team are amazing and very passionate about making sure each child receives the best care and education. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to them. Best wishes Natalie
The Old Potting Shed is a fabulous nursery in a beautiful setting. My son is 3 and has been coming here for 4 months now ( he used to go somewhere else before) and I could not be happier that we found this setting for him. The Old Potting Shed has plenty of outdoor place where children can spend...
The Old Potting Shed is a fabulous nursery in a beautiful setting. My son is 3 and has been coming here for 4 months now ( he used to go somewhere else before) and I could not be happier that we found this setting for him. The Old Potting Shed has plenty of outdoor place where children can spend quality time come rain or shine. We get daily updates via their app where you can read about the fabulous activities and games the teachers have planned for them. Just to mention a few : They read them books, teach them songs, let them paint and prepare fun obstacle courses in the garden. The teachers really do go the extra mile to keep the little minds entertained and busy. Every so often they hold parent's mornings as well where you and your child can stay and play and meet other parents. There is also an annual sports day , which is held in the grounds of Coombe Lodge and is great fun. My son still talks about it months later. Overall really,really happy with it.
Thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that your little boy is still talking about the sports day and how much he enjoyed this event. We do love to make the most of the wonderful setting we have around us in the estate and the children enjoy exploring the grounds. We are very lucky to...
Thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that your little boy is still talking about the sports day and how much he enjoyed this event. We do love to make the most of the wonderful setting we have around us in the estate and the children enjoy exploring the grounds. We are very lucky to be able to offer this to the children to support their learning and development in a natural environment.
Fantastic setting, lots of opportunities for interactive play. Healthy food. Lovely staff. Our son has developed friendships with a lovely group of boys. He is always happy to go and is greeted by his friends at the door most mornings. The app is good for communication and the manager is great at...
Fantastic setting, lots of opportunities for interactive play. Healthy food. Lovely staff. Our son has developed friendships with a lovely group of boys. He is always happy to go and is greeted by his friends at the door most mornings. The app is good for communication and the manager is great at responding.
Thank you for your review, it is always great to get the feedback and we are so pleased that you feel your little one is happy and enjoying the activities on offer. We do our best to foster positive relationships with the parents and also between the children and it's fantastic to hear that this. We really strive to work in partnership with parents and support where possible.
My little ones started at the nursery recently, having transitioned from another setting. I needn't have been apprehensive, as they were so well supported with the transition. The staff were kind and caring to my little ones and very informative to myself and partner.
Outdoor space was an...
My little ones started at the nursery recently, having transitioned from another setting. I needn't have been apprehensive, as they were so well supported with the transition. The staff were kind and caring to my little ones and very informative to myself and partner.
Outdoor space was an important factor for us, and this is something the nursery is not short of. The nursery is set in such a beautiful location and it's so lovely that the children can explore the grounds too!
Both our children are very happy to attend their new setting. The parent forum is a really nice touch - such a lovely way to find out more, give feedback and a bonus to meet some other parents too!
My littlest sleeps amazingly there - they work their magic on him and he seems to be really thriving. My eldest loves being outside and I love it when he comes home mucky from all his outdoor messy play.
Communication is great and we love getting updates on what the boys have been up to on the app.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are very fortunate to be based where we are. The children and staff love exploring the grounds and offering the children opportunities to engage in nature. Watching and supporting the children to think critically to work out how to climb the elephant...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are very fortunate to be based where we are. The children and staff love exploring the grounds and offering the children opportunities to engage in nature. Watching and supporting the children to think critically to work out how to climb the elephant tree, or understand the natural environment in navigating different terrains around the environment. We love to bring our learning into the outdoor environment to support all the children.
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In September 2025 we took on a whole new beautiful building situated perfectly between our Stables and Old Potting Shed buildings. The acquisition of the Apple Store means we are...
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Lisa has been the Manager at The Old Potting Shed Nursery since YMCA Dulverton Group acquired the setting nearly 4 years ago.
Her passion and...
Lisa has been the Manager at The Old Potting Shed Nursery since YMCA Dulverton Group acquired the setting nearly 4 years ago.
Her passion and enthusiasm for the work we do is second to none. Lisa is an inspiring leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the early years. She has grown the setting and the team over the last few years whilst ensuring the quality of care and education for the children we look after remains the top priority.
Lisa is passionate about the curiosity approach and how open-ended resources can positively impact children's learning, problem-solving solving and critical thinking skills.
To book a visit to come and meet Lisa and the team and take a look around our beautiful and unique setting, please get in touch!
The Old Potting Shed Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
The Old Potting Shed Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
The Old Potting Shed Nursery has capacity for a total of 78 Children.
10.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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