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May Cottage

A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall. A 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.

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May Cottage
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May Cottage

About May Cottage

A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall. A 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.

May Cottage features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

May Cottage,
Frinton-on-Sea,
Essex,
CO13 0DU

Directions to May Cottage
On the B1034, 2m before Walton on Naze. ¼m after the Red Lion pub on L.

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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 May to June for groups of between 6 and 14.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
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.