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Old Thatch

Who could resist visiting a chocolate box thatched cottage, featured on film and TV, a smallholding alongside the Basingstoke Canal (unfenced). A succession of spring bulbs, a profusion of wild flowers, perennials and homegrown annuals pollinated by our own bees and fertilised by the donkeys, who await your visit. Over 30 named clematis and rose cultivars. Sometimes lambs in April and donkey foals in summer.

Owner Info

  • Jill Ede
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About Old Thatch

Who could resist visiting a chocolate box thatched cottage, featured on film and TV, a smallholding alongside the Basingstoke Canal (unfenced). A succession of spring bulbs, a profusion of wild flowers, perennials and homegrown annuals pollinated by our own bees and fertilised by the donkeys, who await your visit. Over 30 named clematis and rose cultivars. Sometimes lambs in April and donkey foals in summer.

Children enjoy our I-spy quiz; mums and dads enjoy a delicious tea, Pimms or mulled wine.

Old Thatch features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Cottage Garden
  • Daffodils
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Old Thatch,
Hook,
Hampshire,
RG27 8DD

Directions to Old Thatch
Sprats Hatch Lane is opp The Barley Mow pub. Public canal car park at Barley Mow slipway is ½m from garden. Parking in adjacent field to Old Thatch, if dry. Parking info will be displayed.

Old Thatch openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Pimms if hot & mulled wine if cool. Refreshments in aid of Sebastian’s Action Trust.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Can unload drive-on wheelchairs on site.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Old Thatch at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Old Thatch. 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.

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

Yes, one or more routes at Old Thatch are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Old Thatch 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.