About May Cottage
Since opening last year I have been working on several areas. The stream has been improved and a gated archway now leads into section with planting all from my mother’s garden.
May Cottage
A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall. A wide variety of planting, often grown from cuttings. Follow path down to Bakers Oven, a building over 100 years old. A picket gate leads to a secret garden with a winding path, and an area only planted in 2020 leads to a summerhouse. The garden is full of interesting artefacts.
Owner Info
- Julie Abbey
- [email protected]
- 07885 875822
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May Cottage features
Location details
May Cottage,
Frinton-on-Sea,
Essex,
CO13 0DU
Directions to May Cottage
The cottage is the B1034. 2m before Walton on Naze. ¼m after the Red Lion pub & on the same side as the pub. What3words app: televise.hood.thud.
May 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.
Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to July.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Accessibility
- No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at May Cottage at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at May 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, May Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. May 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.