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Newton Cottage

Sunny gravel gardens, a large informal lawn and woodland trees complement the views of fields and pastures. Familiar plants are used in a naturalistic style with carefully edited self-seeding invaders. It’s visited by a wide variety of wildlife, not all beneficial! This is the inspiration for Pamela’s artwork which will be on display in the studio along with a selection of Gethyn’s paintings.

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Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage
Newton Cottage

About Newton Cottage

A long career in art and design has led Pamela to create this garden on the edge of town, overlooking pastures and fields. Ornamental grasses are combined with perennials and bulbs. Strategically positioned benches help to capture the views throughout the year making it a very tranquil garden. The 1960’s property was developed about 15 years ago by a local architect and the garden was, pretty much, a blank canvas. The soil is mostly heavy clay mixed with rubble due to the building work, therefore growing conditions and cultivation can be a challenge. It can be very wet in winter and baked dry in summer. Evergreen herbs are grown both for the kitchen and ornamentally, while seasonal salad crops grow in large containers to keep off the local bunnies! Due to Pamela’s obsessive plant propagating and inability to throw anything away, the plant sale will be awesome!

Newton Cottage features

Location details

Newton Cottage,
Orchard Close,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 2HN

Directions to Newton Cottage
½m SW Sturminster Newton, off the A357, opp bottom of Glue Hill. Limited parking. Public car parks 15 min walk in Sturminster Newton or follow parking signs on the day.

Newton 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: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.

Accessibility

  • Most of the garden can be accessed without steps, but some gravel paths may be difficult for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Newton Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Newton Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Newton 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.