Woodpecker Cottage

EAST TRENT CHURCHES
Besthorpe, Clifton, Collingham,
Girton, Harby, Holme, Langford, South Scarle, Thorney, Winthorpe

Woodpecker Cottage

The Editorial Team visited Woodpecker Cottage in July 2004 to see the famed gardens, make a contribution to the worthwhile charities involved, and support St Cecelia's Church by consuming their tea and lovely home-made cakes . . .

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Mr Hill welcomes us at the gate to Woodpecker Cottage. A garden open to the public, through the Yellow Book scheme. All profits go to a number of charities.

The tantalising glimpse of the cottage through the gardens. Looks very interesting.

From the patio we asked Mrs Hill if it would be OK to photograph the gardens. To our delight (and we hope yours also) she said yes.

But first a photograph of Mr and Mrs Hill.

And then their cat also gets into the frame.

So, round the garden we went. First the front lawn and its borders. Lovely, isn't it?

A glimpse through the Silver Birches and upstream towards the cottage.

What a fascinating little bridge, over the running stream.

This is a very interesting corner, with Summer House, Tree House, Hammock House, and Barbecue. Mostly made from flotsam from the local floods!

A child's eye view of the garden. See the little statues?

The ladies take a short rest from preparing our teas. The home-made cake and the cuppa were lovely and very welcome.

Now through to Paradise. To where? To Paradise!

But first, through the rose garden

Paradise at last! Who's that lady who managed to effect an entry?

The view out from within the gentle shade of Paradise.

Perhaps a few plants from the plant stall, to remind us of our visit to a glorious garden, before we go.

And finally, we meet the visiting dignitaries from the Yellow Book Garden Scheme. Everyone had a glorious time in spite of gale-force winds which aren't apparent in the photos, are they?

Would you now like to visit another Magic Garden?

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