About Knowle Cottage
Wildflower meadow being created on slopes and in orchard full of Yellow Rattle.
Knowle Cottage is a large 1½ acre garden with 35 metre long south facing herbaceous border with year-round colour. Formal rose garden with circular beds interspersed with light floral planting and framed on 3 sides with lavender borders. Small orchard and vegetables in raised beds in adjacent walled area, with whole garden leading to small stream, and bridge to pasture.
Wildflower meadow being created on slopes and in orchard full of Yellow Rattle.
Knowle Cottage,
Beaminster,
Dorset,
DT8 3BD
Directions to Knowle Cottage
Park in main square or in main town car park, (disabled parking on-site) & walk down Church Lane & R onto single track Shorts Lane. Entry is through blue gates after 1st cottage on L.
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.
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 April to 1 July for groups of between 5 and 6.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Knowle Cottage at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at  Knowle 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.
Yes, one or more routes at Knowle Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Knowle 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.