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Peacock Cottage

Set in rural surroundings, this expertly tended, undulating garden, sweeps up from the rear of the house and comprises herbaceous and mixed borders, parterre and exotic bed. Created in 1966 when 2 cottages and their gardens combined, and has been developed considerably over the last 20 yrs.

Owner Info

  • Ian & Clare Maurice
Peacock Cottage
Peacock Cottage
Peacock Cottage
Peacock Cottage

About Peacock Cottage

The exotic bed created in 2015 features a mixture of tropical plants and grasses many of which survive the winter with protection. Dahlia & Canna provide pockets of bright colour.
An old dew pond is now home to a living willow dome.
A parterre, which has successfully recovering from box blight, contains spring tulips followed by lilies in the summer with cosmos.
Mature trees including Scot’s pine, yew and an oak tree, probably planted in 18th C, provide height and a link with the gardens of the past.
Prunus spinosa has been used to create an unusual boundary hedge between the garden and tennis court.
The top of the garden has a serpentine bed planted with silver foliage and a wild flower area connecting the garden to surrounding paddock of newly planted trees.
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Peacock Cottage features

Location details

Peacock Cottage,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire,
SN8 4HQ

Directions to Peacock Cottage
1m to W of Marlborough along A4, turn L at Manton Village sign. Continue over the bridge and take 1st L following Car Park signs. If arriving through Manton village turn R by pub.

Peacock Cottage openings

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake in the village hall opposite Greentrees.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Disabled parking places identified in car park. Wheelchair access to garden is via lawns and grass paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Peacock 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.

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

Yes. Peacock 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.