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Colwood House

12 acres of garden with mature and specimen trees from the late 1800s, lawns and woodland edge. Formal parterre, rose and herb gardens. 100ft terrace and herbaceous border overlooking flower rimmed croquet lawn. Cut turf labyrinth and forsythia tunnel. Water features, statues and gazebos. Pets' cemetery. Giant chessboard. Lake with island and temple.

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Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House
Colwood House

About Colwood House

12 acres of garden with mature and specimen trees from the late 1800s, lawns and woodland edge. Formal parterre, rose and herb gardens. 100ft terrace and herbaceous border overlooking flower rimmed croquet lawn. Cut turf labyrinth and forsythia tunnel. Water features, statues and gazebos. Pets’ cemetery. Giant chessboard. Lake with island and temple.

Picnics welcome.

Colwood House features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Bluebells
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Colwood House,
Warninglid,
Sussex,
RH17 5SP

Directions to Colwood House
Entrance on B2115 Cuckfield Ln. From E, N & S, turn W off A23 towards Warninglid for ¾m. From W come through Warninglid village.

Colwood House openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 10 and 50.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access with gravel paths and some slopes.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Colwood House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Colwood House. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Colwood House are accessible to wheelchair users.

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