Laurel Cottage

A romantic, quintessential cottage garden. Features intimate pathways meandering through borders with an abundance of cottage garden favourites and one or two surprises, rustic charm and an ancient Yew tree. Seating areas to sit and enjoy fragrant borders. Hidden treasures enhance this characterful and quirky garden. Created in just five years from a very neglected plot. Hidden treasures enhance this characterful and quirky garden. Created in just five years from a very neglected plot. Magical and spectacular illuminated Christmas opening. Parking at community centre car park adjacent to cottage and playing field.

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Stewart and Louise Woskett

About Laurel Cottage

A romantic, quintessential cottage garden. Features intimate pathways meandering through borders with an abundance of cottage garden favourites and one or two surprises, rustic charm and an ancient Yew tree. Seating areas to sit and enjoy fragrant borders. Hidden treasures enhance this characterful and quirky garden. Created in just five years from a very neglected plot. Hidden treasures enhance this characterful and quirky garden. Created in just five years from a very neglected plot. Magical and spectacular illuminated Christmas opening. Parking at community centre car park adjacent to cottage and playing field.

Laurel Cottage features

Location details

Laurel Cottage,
Manuden,
Essex,
CM23 1DS

Directions to Laurel Cottage
From B/Stort along Rye St. At the Mountbatten Restaurant r'about continue straight to Hazel End Rd. In ½m turn L to stay on Hazel End Rd. Continue past Yew Tree pub. Gdn is last cottage on R.

Laurel Cottage openings

07 Jun 2025 Pre-booking available

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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Opening times 12:00-16:00

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24 Aug 2025 Pre-booking available

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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Opening times 12:00-16:00

Book

06 Dec 2025 Pre-booking available

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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Opening times 15:30-19:00

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Accessibility

Regret, not suitable for wheelchairs.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Laurel Cottage?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Laurel Cottage?

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

Is Laurel Cottage a dog friendly garden?

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Laurel Cottage?

Sorry, Laurel Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Laurel Cottage is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.