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Shepherds Cottage

A compact terraced garden using the borrowed landscape of Kingley Vale in the South Downs. The south facing flint stone cottage (not open) is surrounded by a Purbeck stone terrace and numerous individually planted and styled seating areas.

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Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage
Shepherds Cottage

About Shepherds Cottage

The whole garden was completely redesigned for the current owners in 2016 by Anne-Marie Powell and was a SGD finalist for 2021. The garden has recently been featured on the Sky Arts programme ‘The Art of the Garden’ 2023. The plot comprises of 5 different garden areas, including woodland, roses, herbaceous, a rolling yew ball hedge, bulbs, grasses, meadow and much more. Two herbaceous sections were totally revamped in 2020 and are full of interest and colour from March to September. All areas attract a huge number of bees and butterflies. The picturesque historic church, St Mary’s, Stoughton (11th century), behind the cottage, is well worth a visit.

A small orchard under planted with meadow, lawns, topiary yew hedges, amelanchier, cercis and drifts of wind grass provide structure and year-round interest. Many novel design ideas for a small garden. Ample seating throughout the garden to enjoy the views.

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Shepherds Cottage features

  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • SGD Designed Garden
  • Tulips
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Shepherds Cottage,
Chichester,
Sussex,
PO18 9JJ

Directions to Shepherds Cottage
Off B2146, next village after Walderton. Cottage is nr telephone box & beside St Mary's Church. No parking in lane beside house.

Shepherds Cottage openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 30.

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

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs or visitors with mobility issues.
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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 Shepherds Cottage at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

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

Sorry, Shepherds Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Shepherds 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.