Medium sized town garden wrapped around a C16 cottage surrounded by mature evergreens planted with alliums, hostas, ferns, callas, salvias, hardy geraniums, climbers, roses and much more. The back garden has wide herbaceous borders with drifts of pastel and silver cottage garden perennials, a rock edged pond with a waterfall, a chicken run, a greenhouse, vegetable beds and a patio packed with pots.
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Medium sized town garden wrapped around a C16 cottage surrounded by mature evergreens planted with alliums, hostas, ferns, callas, salvias, hardy geraniums, climbers, roses and much more. The back garden has wide herbaceous borders with drifts of pastel and silver cottage garden perennials, a rock edged pond with a waterfall, a chicken run, a greenhouse, vegetable beds and a patio packed with pots.
The Cottage,
School Lane,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE4 4EA
Directions to The Cottage
From N, enter Birstall on A6 L'borough Rd at Wanlip r'about, follow A6 S ½m, School Ln is a L turn. From S, enter Birtstall on A6 Red Hill Cir r'about, A6 N ¼m, School Ln is R turn.
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.
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.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Cottage at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, The Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. The 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.
