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Sandy Lodge

A stunning garden with views over Halstead; there is something to see every day. A ¾ acre garden created over 12 years. Enter our gravel Bee Border, and wander through the Winter Wedding border to the Woodlands Walk and on to the meadow. Stroll across to double borders and long border with flowing prairie planting up towards cabin and BBQ. Lots of seating.

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About Sandy Lodge

September sees the grasses come to the fore with gaura, verbena and many other perennials, waving along with the grasses in the breeze.

Halstead in Bloom ‘GOLD’ medal winners for Front Garden and Back garden in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Featured in Garden Gate is Open blog in 2018.

Winners of Ideal Home Magazine competition ‘Best Readers Garden’ 2021 and featured in Ideal Home in August 2022

Featured in Essex Life Magazine June 2023

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Winners of the Ideal Home Best Readers Garden Award 2021, published in Ideal Home August 2022. Featured in Essex Life Magazine.

Sandy Lodge features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments

Location details

Sandy Lodge,
Halstead,
Essex,
CO9 2QL

Directions to Sandy Lodge
Turn off Hedingham Rd into Ashlong Grove. Parking is in Ashlong Grove. Visitors will then walk up Howe Dr which is approx 200 metres up a slight incline.

Sandy Lodge 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 15 and 40.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access restricted due to large amount of gravel.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Sandy Lodge at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Sandy Lodge. 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.

Sorry, Sandy Lodge does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Sandy Lodge is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.