Get off the beaten track and discover this beautiful ½ acre cottage garden in the heart of the Kent countryside. This plantsman's garden is filled with unusual and interesting perennials. Curving lawns framed by abundantly planted borders. There is a small specialist nursery packed with herbaceous perennials. Greenhouses containing species pelargonium and Salvia collections.
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Get off the beaten track and discover this beautiful ½ acre cottage garden in the heart of the Kent countryside. This plantsman's garden is filled with unusual and interesting perennials. Curving lawns framed by abundantly planted borders. There is a small specialist nursery packed with herbaceous perennials. Greenhouses containing species pelargonium and Salvia collections.
Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery,
Ashford,
Kent,
TN25 5JT
Directions to Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery
From Stone St (B2068) turn W opp the Stelling Minnis turning. Follow signs to Elmsted. Turn L at Elmsted village sign. Limited parking at house, further parking at Church (7min walk).
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Oak Cottage and Swallowfields Nursery is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
