Dorset Cottage

Discover this attractive suburban secret garden behind a pretty red brick cottage. Inviting paths weave around a curving island bed surrounded by long borders packed with interesting plants reflecting the passion of its owner. Features inc rose and clematis covered arches, pots with gunnera, figs, hostas and ferns. Towering palms, acers and magnolia trees offer shelter and seclusion.

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Owner Info

Sarah & Paul Merrill
[email protected]
01252 873530

About Dorset Cottage

A secluded cottage garden , with plantings designed to create movement, texture and structure. The garden combines vibrant herbaceous borders with shaped shrubs mingling with grasses, perennials and late spring bulbs all creating mystery and enchantment.

A summer house at the end of the garden offers a place to relax and reflect on the quiet and seclusion of the garden. Two areas of the garden are designated to hosta and ferns surrounding small bubble ponds.

Home-made teas at 13 Broom Acres on the 9th June & at Dorset Cottage on 23rd June.

Dorset Cottage features

Cashless
Cottage Garden
Dahlias
Groups Welcome
Newly Opened This Year
Refreshments
Roses
Town Garden
Tulips
Wheelchair access

Location details

Dorset Cottage,
Sandhurst,
Berkshire,
GU47 9BP

Directions to Dorset Cottage
Albion Rd is N off Yorktown Rd in Sandhurst. Turning is opp Boots chemist. Street parking is tricky, please park in Sandhurst Library car park in The Broadway GU47 9BL (5 min walk).

Dorset Cottage openings

09 Jun 2024 Pre-booking available Part of combined opening

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 at 13 Broom Acres (9 June) & Dorset Cottage (23 June).

Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Opening times 13:00-17:00

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23 Jun 2024 Pre-booking available Part of combined opening

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 at 13 Broom Acres (9 June) & Dorset Cottage (23 June).

Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Opening times 13:00-17:00

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Visit by Arrangement

from 19 August to 6 September

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 August to 6 September for groups of between 10 and 20.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free

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Accessibility

Wheelchair users can access most of the garden via a grass path.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Dorset Cottage?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Dorset Cottage?

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

Is Dorset Cottage a dog friendly garden?

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Dorset Cottage?

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

Is this a wildlife garden?

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