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Crab Cottage

1¼ acres on gravelly soil. Part glorious views across croquet lawn over Newtown Creek and Solent, leading through wildflower meadow to hidden water lily pond, secluded lawn and woodland walk. Part walled garden protected from westerlies with mixed borders, leading to terraced sunken garden with ornamental pool and pavilion, planted with exotics, tender shrubs and herbaceous perennials.

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Crab Cottage
Crab Cottage
Crab Cottage
Crab Cottage
Crab Cottage
Crab Cottage

About Crab Cottage

1¼ acres on gravelly soil. Part glorious views across croquet lawn over Newtown Creek and Solent, leading through wildflower meadow to hidden water lily pond, secluded lawn and woodland walk. Part walled garden protected from westerlies with mixed borders, leading to terraced sunken garden with ornamental pool and pavilion, planted with exotics, tender shrubs and herbaceous perennials.

Location details

Crab Cottage,
Shalfleet,
Isle of Wight,
PO30 4NE

Directions to Crab Cottage
At New Inn, Shalfleet, turn into Mill Rd. Continue 400yds to end of metalled road, drive onto unmade road through open NT gates. After 100yds pass Crab Cottage on L. Park opp on grass.

Crab Cottage openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over gravel and uneven grass paths.
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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 Crab Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Crab 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

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