Photo source: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Coton Manor Garden occupies ten acres of hillside near Guilsborough in Northamptonshire, sloping away from a 17th-century manor house built of local stone.
The garden is known for its deep, plant-rich borders and a nursery that propagates more than a thousand varieties taken directly from the beds.
Historic Houses covers membership access to the property.
The Stableyard Café serves lunches and teas during opening hours.
The manor house itself is not part of the visit.
History
Coton is a small hamlet in West Northamptonshire, now part of the parish of Ravensthorpe. The manor house that gives the garden its name stands at the top of the slope and was built of the pale local stone typical of the county's smaller manor houses.
Architecture
The manor house dates from the 17th century and is built from mellow Northamptonshire stone. It is not open as part of the visit; only the surrounding garden and grounds are accessible.
Gardens & grounds
Beyond the main borders lies a five-acre bluebell wood and a wildflower meadow, both included in a visit and best seen in spring.
Facilities
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Long Buckby Rail Station (4.4 miles)
Open late March to September, Tuesday to Saturday; check official website for specific dates and hours.
Nearby properties
All Saints Church, Holdenby
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View Kelmarsh Hall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Coton Manor Garden there are 3 historic properties, including 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Coton Manor Garden there are 8 historic properties, including 5 historic houses and 3 churchs, across Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Coton Manor Garden there are 22 historic properties, including 10 historic houses, 8 churchs and 2 historic buildings, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Facts
A ten-acre plantsman's garden with a five-acre bluebell wood and a nursery selling cuttings straight from its own beds.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Northamptonshire, England
- Visit duration
- 1-2 hours
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