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A quiet, intimate hidden gem in Kew Gardens. Make your way down through Kew Gardens and along the riverside to find Queen Charlotte’s Cottage – a secluded retreat used by Queen Charlotte, her husband George III and their family for resting and taking tea during walks in the gardens.
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage is an 18th-century cottage orné within the grounds of Kew Gardens on the banks of the River Thames in London. It is named after Queen Charlotte, who was responsible for its construction. Dating from 1772, the cottage is Grade II* listed. The cottage is maintained by Historic Royal Palaces, and is open to visitors.
Mar 29, 2024 · Queen Charlotte's Cottage sits at the opposite edge of the Gardens from Kew Palace, tucked away in one of London's finest bluebell woods, part of which is over 300 years old. A paddock adjoining the cottage was home to many exotic creatures, including a pair of black swans, buffaloes, the now extinct quagga (an animal similar to a zebra) and ...
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Feb 20, 2014 · Queen Charlotte’s Cottage is part of the Kew Palace estate and is situated within the botanical gardens at Kew in London. History. Queen Charlotte's Cottage, Kew (2013) It is difficult to determine exactly when the building now known as Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was built.
A hidden royal home in Kew Gardens. Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George III and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda.
Jun 2, 2023 · Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Queen Charlotte’s Cottage is hidden away at the opposite end of Kew Gardens from the Palace. Charlotte had it built in the early 1770s, not to live in, but as a ‘rustic retreat’ where she could bring the family for tea or an afternoon picnic.