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Rookery Cottage

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.

Owner Info

  • Lorraine MacFarlane
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About Rookery Cottage

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 features

  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

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.

Rookery 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 Tea, coffee & posh biscuits at The Botanic Nursery. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & posh biscuits at The Botanic Nursery. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & posh biscuits at The Botanic Nursery. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Not fully accessible because of uneven paths and different levels.
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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 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.