Gardeners Cottage

Our quaint Gardener’s Cottage is situated on the west side of the iconic River Cottage farmhouse, formerly the accommodation for the head gardener, our cosy little cottage has been sympathetically restored to match our farmhouse and reflect our sustainable ethos, yet offering stylish and comfortable accommodation for you and your loved ones.

 

The sitting room has double aspect views across the kitchen garden to one side and meadows to the other. The small but perfectly formed kitchen is fully equipped for you to rustle up your favorite dishes overlooking the kitchen garden for inspiration.

 

The cottage has two double bedrooms upstairs, one available as a twin if required and a bathroom with monsoon shower downstairs. White Egyptian linen bedding, organic cotton towels and Bramley toiletries will make your stay extra comfortable.

Gardeners Cottage
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Twin Bedroom with shared bathroom
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King Bedroom with shared bathroom
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Master Bedroom with en-suite
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Gardeners Cottage
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Feb 2025
Fri07
Sat08
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Mon10
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Twin Bedroom with shared bathroom
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Feb 2025
Fri07
Sat08
Sun09
Mon10
Tue11
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King Bedroom with shared bathroom
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Feb 2025
Fri07
Sat08
Sun09
Mon10
Tue11
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Master Bedroom with en-suite
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Feb 2025
Fri07
Sat08
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The Cabin
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FAQs

Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. If you have a question that you can’t find the answer to below please feel free to get in touch.

Parking is in the main car park at the top of the hill along the hedgerow, the front of house team can be called on your arrival to collect your luggage. If you have a 4x4 you are more than welcome to drive down the track to the tractor turning circle. It is an uneven, single track so please be mindful of other vehicles coming up

If you require a later arrival please contact us in advance of your booking, with as much notice as possible.

Check out is by 10am.

You and your children are welcome to stay in our Gardener's Cottage or, in our Farmhouse if all rooms are booked by your group. For the comfort of the other guests staying in the Farmhouse, we cannot accept children in the Farmhouse if you are booking only 1 or 2 rooms.

No, dogs are strictly not permitted on site.

A selection of teas and coffee will be available for you to help yourselves to. We also have an extensive drinks menu.

Wake up to the scent of brewing coffee and toasting sourdough. In your accommodation, you can expect:
  • Organic Cereal
  • Homemade Sourdough
  • Organic Jam
  • Teas & Coffees
If you fancy a hearty breakfast, head up to our Kitchen & Store between 9–10 AM.

Example Menu:

Porridge: Spiced Five Grain Porridge with Rhubarb & Ginger Compote and Toasted Seeds (DF/VE) Poached Eggs on Toast: Two Haye Farm Eggs on our Toasted Seeded Sourdough (DF/V) Add two of our Sage & Onion Chipolata Sausages (DF/GF) Mushrooms on Toast: With Roasted Red Onion & Lemony Hummus on our Toasted Seeded Sourdough (DF/VE) Add two Haye Farm Poached Eggs (V) Breakfast Bap: Homemade Potato Bun filled with Smoked Streaky Bacon, our Sage & Onion Chipolatas, and Beetchup Veggie Bap: Homemade Potato Bun filled with Portobello Mushrooms, Westcombe Ricotta, and Wild Garlic Pesto (V) One main dish and one drink per person.

We supply guests with towels, bathrobes and bed linen. Bathrooms are stocked with Bramley toiletries.

If you require your room turning around for stays longer than 1 night please let us know at check in

We want our guests to enjoy the peace and quiet of the farm and consider the farmhouse a sanctuary from the outside world, therefore we do not have televisions in the bedrooms. We offer free WIFI although please be aware, due to our location, the signal can be weak and not suitable for streaming video.

Yes, you are very welcome to explore the farm but please note we are a working farm with livestock so close all gates behind you. Please don't pick food from the gardens without one of our gardeners present.

A team member will be there when you are due to check in and check out. Most days there is someone on site between 9am-7pm. When there is not a team member at the farm, there is a contact number for emergencies.

Due to the planning of our events we are typically only able to accept bookings for dates within the next 3-6 months. If the date you are looking for is out of this time period and stating unavailable do check back for further updates. We are unable to accept bookings with less than 48 hours notice.

Unfortunately, as the farmhouse is a listed building with a steep wooden staircase to the bedrooms, it is not accessible for wheelchair users. This applies to both The Farmhouse and Gardener's Cottage.  There is also a steep, uneven track that leads down to the main farm, from our car park. If you have any accessibility requirements, please call our team to discuss.

You can find a list of local taxi companies HERE. We recommend booking taxis in advance as they can get booked up quite quickly.

If you’re unable to stay with us at River Cottage HQ, you can stay with one of our other lovely nearby accommodation providers, you can find them HERE
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Master Bedroom with en-suite

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King Bedroom with shared bathroom

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