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Fox Cottage

A 2 acre country garden on the edge of the village with sweeping views across the surrounding open fields. Walks through the wonderful ancient oaks and ash underplanted with spring bulbs and lawns surrounded by rampant cow parsley. South facing terrace with seasonal planting.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs D Pettifer
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage
Fox Cottage

About Fox Cottage

The original 1960s cottage was rebuilt in 2014 at which time the garden was reconfigured around the inherited grand old oaks, ash, a walnut tree and a big old pear tree. Subsequent tree planting has included chestnut trees, beech, acacias and some smaller ornamental trees to contrast with the larger oaks such as acer, liquidambar and magnolia grandiflora. A south facing long terrace with rectangular borders features colour and interest throughout the season. There is an established display of snowdrops to herald the spring and daffodils, bluebells and unrestrained cow parsley to follow. The surrounding woodland is developing with other bulbs such as camassias and a collection of hellebores. Hostas are a great favourite both in containers and in the woodland where they thrive – much to enjoy in this informal setting.

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Location details

Fox Cottage,
Oakham,
Leicestershire,
LE15 7LX

Directions to Fox Cottage
No access via Woodside. Follow signs for parking.

Fox Cottage openings

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

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Fox Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Sorry, Fox Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

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