Historic houses · South East England
Thistle Cottage
In or near Ottershaw.
Thistle Cottage — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Alan Hunt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thistle Cottage is a historic house located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Thistle Cottage is part of the Horsell Common area, which offers various recreational spaces for public enjoyment. Visitors can explore the Wetlands, Sandpit, and the Peace Garden, which features a tranquil Islamic-inspired design and serves as a memorial site. The area is rich in wildlife and provides opportunities for walking and observing nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Horsell Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thistle Cottage is a historic house located in London. It is noted for its architectural significance and contributes to the area's heritage. The cottage is representative of the period's residential design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3318, -0.5434
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Woking
- Parish
- Woking, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU21 5TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Woking
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.horsellcommon.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1243694724 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thistle Cottage?
- Thistle Cottage is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU21 5TA), in the parish of Woking, unparished area.
- What is Thistle Cottage?
- Thistle Cottage — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thistle Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU21 5TA.
- Is Thistle Cottage a protected site?
- Yes — Thistle Cottage is part of the Horsell Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thistle Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU21 5TA.