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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. www.kew.org › kew-gardens › whats-in-the-gardensRoyal Treasures | Kew

    Mar 29, 2024 · After Queen Charlotte died in 1818, Kew Palace was closed off. 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.

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  4. Queen Charlotte's Cottage is located a short walk from Kew Palace, nestling amidst the trees and flowers of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. It was built under Charlotte’s instructions as a ‘rustic retreat’ and reflects her personal tastes and interests.

    • May 19, 1744
    • November 17, 1818
  5. Feb 20, 2014 · Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used as a summer house where the royal family could have informal meals and visit the Queen’s menagerie nearby. Although externally the cottage is simple, inside it boasts elegant staircases and a geometric stone floor.

  6. It is an 18th century thatched cottage (a large house to most people but obviously a cottage to the wealthy aristocracy) built as a gift for Queen Charlotte from her beloved husband King George. She used it as a retreat from the main house (and her 15 children no doubt).

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  8. Jun 2, 2023 · 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.

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