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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
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
May Cottage
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.

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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

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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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.