A pretty, small waterside garden set between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Interesting combinations of colour and texture, to look at rather than walk through, although visitors are welcome to do that too. A deck overlooks a sluiceway, towards a lawn and border. The garden was started from scratch in 2005, and mostly again after the floods of 2014. Trying high planters this year.
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No dogs please. No parking at garden. Use local roads or town car parks and walk along the canal.
Groups (minimum 6 people) by arrangement between May and September. Gardening clubs, art groups, U3A, NT, RHS & charity groups especially welcome. Parking available for two cars by arrangement. Shelter for 6 if weather inclement
Refreshments
Home-made teas unless very wet weather – £5 inc carrot cake and bara brith specialities!
Island Cottage,
West Mills,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG14 5HT
Directions to Island Cottage
Park in town centre car parks. Walk past St Nicholas Church, or between Côte Restaurant & Holland & Barrett, to the canal. Then walk 200yds to swing bridge & follow signs. Limited side road parking.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to September for groups of between 15 and 25.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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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 Island Cottage at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Island Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Island Cottage is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
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