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Snares Hill Cottage

A 'quintessential English garden' - Gardeners' World. Our quirky 1½ acre garden has surprises round every corner and many interesting sculptures. A natural swimming pool is bordered by romantic flower beds, herb garden and Victorian folly. A bog garden borders woods and leads to silver birch copse, beach garden and 'Roman' temple.

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Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage
Snares Hill Cottage

About Snares Hill Cottage

This peaceful garden has been our pleasure and delight for 25 years. During this time we have developed many different areas as inspiration and energy allowed. A natural spring fed bog garden borders woodland, and a silver birch copse shades a ‘Classic’ temple. Our natural swimming pool, which featured in Grand Designs magazine and on Gardeners’ World, is sheltered by an old apple orchard in which we have built a treehouse and Shepherds Hut. Surrounding the pool are romantic flower beds, a herb garden and a Gothic changing room. An old bell tower set in a formal bed, separates this area from the vegetable patch. The lower garden is laid to curved informal flower beds and is bordered by a brick terrace outside of a well stocked conservatory and an octagonal water feature with a copper peace lily fountain. The garden has many smaller areas including a fernery, cliff, sink garden, green roof and a beach area. Additional interests are a small collection of classic cars and motorbikes. We spend many happy hours in our garden and look forward to sharing it with others.

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We have a shepherds hut and numerous water features. There will be classic cars on display.

Snares Hill Cottage features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Snares Hill Cottage,
Stebbing,
Essex,
CM6 3RY

Directions to Snares Hill Cottage
On B1057 from Great Dunmow to Great Bardfield, ½m after Bran End on L.

Snares Hill Cottage openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 8+.

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: £6.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair friendly as it is a hilly garden with some steep slopes.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Snares Hill Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Snares Hill Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Snares Hill 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.