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Alverton Cottage

Alverton Cottage is a Grade II listed Regency house. The garden is modest in size though large for a Penzance garden, south facing and sheltered by mature trees. There is a large monkey-puzzle tree, a holm oak and many other trees. The garden was laid out in the 1860s, we have added succulents, a wildlife pond, a fernery, magnolias and have cleared and replanted since 2013.

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Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
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Alverton Cottage
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Alverton Cottage
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Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage
Alverton Cottage

About Alverton Cottage

The garden is part of a plot of about a third of an acre which includes a Regency house with earlier origins. The garden is in the town of Penzance and is large for a town garden. It is south facing and sheltered by mature trees including ash and beech. We have a very large monkey-puzzle tree and a holm oak and other trees of interest. Maps of the 1860s show a similar layout to the present design. We have been here for 11 years and are still making improvements to what had become a garden somewhat overgrown by bay and myrtle. The borders are bursting with plants and the pond, ferneries and wild-life areas continue to grow. It is a very sociable garden with areas to sit and relax and for children to play. Teas and cakes will be served from a wide South facing terrace.
Morrab Sub-tropical Gardens is near by and always open and well tended.
Both gardens are accessible via a short walk from the Penlee car park. Parking spaces can also be found nearby in Alexandra Rd and on Alverton Rd beyond the YMCA.

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Location details

Alverton Cottage,
Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR18 4TG

Directions to Alverton Cottage
Next door to YMCA. About 600 metres from Penlee car park travelling towards A30. Morrab Gardens are also close to car park.

Alverton Cottage openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Off road disabled parking but wheelchair to garden terrace only.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Alverton Cottage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Alverton Cottage. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Alverton Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Alverton Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Alverton Cottage seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.