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1 Brook Cottage

Traditional cottage front and back gardens, plus 3½ acre curtilage of meadow and woodland. Garden combines variety, colours and textures: find a profusion of roses, peonies, lilies and classic blooms interspersed with more exotic plants and flowers. Wander to find an amphitheatre, A-frame ‘treehouse’, campfire circle, summerhouse, vegetables and vines. Grounds invite exploration and contemplation.

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1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage
1 Brook Cottage

About 1 Brook Cottage

Saturday 20th June- SUMMER SOLSTICE OPENING
Join us for a unique midsummer evening as we celebrate the longest day of the year. Brook Cottage’s enchanting garden will open for you to explore as the sun sets. Wander the grounds and discover all that the garden has to offer while enjoying a delicious BBQ and a glass of refreshing Pimms as you take in the tranquil atmosphere and watch the evening light transform our space. This opening offers a rare chance to experience the garden at its most magical. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening with friends and family.

Ideal for outdoor book reading, yoga and impromptu performances.
Requests for ‘By Arrangement’ visits can be made online: www.1brookcottage.com/ngs.

Location details

1 Brook Cottage,
Laindon Common Road,
Billericay,
Essex,
CM12 9TA

Directions to 1 Brook Cottage
Parking 200m from garden. Blue badge holders & those that need accessible parking, contact owner 24hrs in advance for priority parking. What3words app: rally.submit.beast.

1 Brook Cottage openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Evening opening: BBQ, soft & alcoholic drinks available.
Admission Adult: £13.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-16:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Evening opening: BBQ, soft & alcoholic drinks available.
Admission Adult: £13.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-16:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Wine. Evening opening: BBQ, soft & alcoholic drinks available.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: £0.00
Opening times 18:00-21:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 1 Brook Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 1 Brook Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

1 Brook Cottage is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.