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Amwell Cottage

Informal garden of approx 2½ acres around C17 cottage. Large orchard of mature trees, with billows of cow parsley in spring, laid out with paths. Extensive lawns with borders, framed by tall yew hedges and old brick walls. Daffodils early in the year. Many roses in beds, borders and a tunnel. Stone seats with views, woodland pond, greenhouse, vegetable garden with raised beds and fire-pit area.

Owner Info

  • Colin & Kate Birss
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage
Amwell Cottage

About Amwell Cottage

Informal garden of approx 2½ acres around C17 cottage. Large orchard of mature trees, with billows of cow parsley in spring, laid out with paths. Extensive lawns with borders, framed by tall yew hedges and old brick walls. Daffodils early in the year. Many roses in beds, borders and a tunnel. Stone seats with views, woodland pond, greenhouse, vegetable garden with raised beds and fire-pit area.

Location details

Amwell Cottage,
Wheathampstead,
Hertfordshire,
AL4 8EA

Directions to Amwell Cottage
From St Helen's Church, Wheathampstead turn up Brewhouse Hill. At top L fork (Amwell Ln), 300yds down lane, park in field opp.

Amwell 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access via gravel drive.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Amwell 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 Amwell Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

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