Things to see & do
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Thomas Paycocke's house
Thomas Paycocke's house
Paycocke's was built for the rich cloth merchant Thomas Paycocke. Used as his business premises and possibly his home, its interior is often described as enchanting.
© James Butler
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The cottage garden
The cottage garden
The garden is Paycocke's best-kept secret. There is around an acre of peaceful cottage garden to explore.
© Natalie Simpson
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A hidden gem
A hidden gem
Have a peep at our ceiling in the hall and see if you can find the initials of Thomas Paycocke and his wife Margaret.
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Coggeshall Grange Barn
Coggeshall Grange Barn
Just under half a mile from Paycocke's, in the same village, is Coggeshall Grange Barn. Owned by us, it's often described as 'cathedral like'.
© Steve Butler
Thomas Paycocke's house
The cottage garden
A hidden gem
Coggeshall Grange BarnPaycocke's Big Dig
Join our 'Big Dig' on the August Bank Holiday. We'll be digging up the garden to discover if rumours of a chapel associated with Paycocke's is true. Come along and get stuck in.
Perfect picnic spot
Our peaceful cottage garden is the perfect setting for a picnic. You can enjoy lunch anywhere within our acre of beautiful garden or under the Edwardian writing shelter.
Don't miss
- The atmosphere of this remarkable 500-year-old building
- The secret face hiding in the beams
- Exploring the sights and smells of the garden
- Our picnic week in June