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. Started from scratch in 2005 and mostly again after the floods of 2014. Trying high planters this year.
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Home-made teas in garden. Carrot cake a specialty! 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 groups especially welcome. Parking available for two cars by arrangement. Shelter for 6 if weather inclement.
Home-made teas unless very wet weather. Carrot cake a must!
Island Cottage,
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 canal. 200yds to swing bridge & follow signs. Limited side road parking.
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.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 29 September for groups of between 6 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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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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