Set amongst rolling farmland, our half acre of grassland is dedicated to edibles and wildlife. It consists of a small cottage garden, a vegetable plot, a young fruit orchard, and a sunken BBQ area. Plus, a stream, a small copse and a new wildlife pond are providing homes to all sorts of creatures, large and small. All are connected by meandering mown paths and wrapped in native hedgerows.
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Scattered throughout are sitting spots perfect for watching bugs, bees, butterflies, and birds.
With luck and a little patience, you might catch sight of curlews, lapwings, kestrels, or a sparrowhawk overhead. Deer tiptoe through the surrounding fields, and on rare occasions, a weasel might dart past. At the pond, a growing aquatic community of flora and fauna invites you to pause, breathe, and witness the quiet magic of life in miniature motion.
Holly Cottage,
Whinney Lane,
Blackburn,
Lancashire,
BB2 7EJ
Directions to Holly Cottage
From M6 Jnct 31 head towards Blackburn for 7 miles. Turn L at TL onto A6119 Yew Tree Drive. Turn first L onto Whinney Lane. What3words app: summer.study.slap.
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Holly Cottage at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Holly 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.
Sorry, Holly Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Holly 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.
