A traditional cottage garden designed and planted by the owners since 2013 from a neglected and overgrown plot surrounding a C15 thatched cottage (not open). Planted with a good selection of shrubs and perennials for maximum all year interest with a small wildlife pond and dry stream. It is ever changing as the plants grow and mature to fill the space, with new features added each season.
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Ten years on and as some plants have grown well, others obviously didn’t like the sunny position and very free draining soil they had; now there is a little shade being created by the shrubs new planting combinations which are being tried and new features planned. The dry stream is evolving into a real feature as the plants have grown to fill the banks, and the rose/clematis rope is filling out well. A small meadow area is the latest addition.
Caynton Cottage,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM3 3EF
Directions to Caynton Cottage
4m NE Chelmsford. Take B1137 Boreham Village, turn into Church Rd at the Lion Inn. 50mtrs on L.
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.
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.
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.
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Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Caynton Cottage at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Caynton Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Caynton Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Caynton 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.
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