About Marlborough Cottage
This is a combined entry with Hawthornden, 150 Lightwood Road Buxton – 500 metres apart. All payments (cash and card) to be made at Marlborough Cottage. Teas available at Marlborough Cottage.
Marlborough Cottage
Victorian gardener's cottage close to the centre of Georgian Buxton. ⅕ of an acre organic garden, reclaimed in the last seven years. It is 400m above sea level, surrounded by mature trees and is a tranquil haven for wildlife. Has front and rear borders, herbs and a variety of containers and ornaments. Also a small wildlife pond, wildflowers, vegetable beds, soft fruit and a greenhouse.
Owner Info
- Sandra and Graham Jowett
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Marlborough Cottage features
Location details
Marlborough Cottage,
25 Corbar Road,
Buxton,
Derbyshire,
SK17 6RQ
Directions to Marlborough Cottage
At junc with Marlborough R. 500 metres from Hathornden. Turn L as from Cottage to end of Corbar Rd. At Lightwood Rd turn R and Hawthornden is 6th on L. Free parking at both gardens.
Marlborough Cottage openings
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: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:30
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: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:30
Accessibility
- Front garden accessible; side and rear patios give views of the remainder of the garden, but access for visitors with impaired mobility is limited.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Marlborough Cottage at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Marlborough 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, Marlborough Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Marlborough 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.