Delightful garden evolved by the owners over the past 40 yrs. Meander via the mown paths through beautiful trees and shrubs with unique features, many of which enable the abundance of wildlife. Different areas with gravel, where plants self seed and wild flowers thrive. The planting and artistic use of unusual containers will give you lots of inspiration.
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Delightful garden evolved by the owners over the past 40 yrs. Meander via the mown paths through beautiful trees and shrubs with unique features, many of which enable the abundance of wildlife. Different areas with gravel, where plants self seed and wild flowers thrive. The planting and artistic use of unusual containers will give you lots of inspiration.
Rookery Cottage,
Melksham,
Wiltshire,
SN12 8NU
Directions to Rookery Cottage
Follow signs for Stonar School, pls drive slowly through the school grounds & follow yellow signs for car parking at The Botanic Nursery, or overflow car park.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Rookery Cottage at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Rookery 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 Rookery Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Rookery 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.
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