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Gorse Cottage

Delightful cottage garden bounded by mature trees, rhododendrons and far-reaching views to Chatsworth. Features inc a shady spring garden, mixed perennial borders, secret summerhouse, south facing patio and pond, home to newts and dragonflies. Beyond the hedge find a hidden seat to enjoy the kitchen garden, greenhouse and fruit trees, lovingly tended by the grandchildren.

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About Gorse Cottage

Gorse Cottage is in close proximity of Fir Croft at Calver, another NGS garden which specialises in alpines and sedums.

Location details

Gorse Cottage,
Hope Valley,
Derbyshire,
S32 3YB

Directions to Gorse Cottage
Below Baslow & Curbar Edges. 6m N of Bakewell, 3m to Chatsworth. Turn off A623 at Bridge Inn onto Bar Ln. The garden is ½m up the hill. Parking by church or on lane. Limited disabled parking.

Gorse Cottage openings

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 Tea, coffee & cake inc vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

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 Tea, coffee & cake inc vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to the patio, which overlooks part of the garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes. Gorse 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.