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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage, built in 1772 and located within Kew Gardens, served as a country retreat for George III and his wife Queen Charlotte. It was used by the royal family in the late 18th century for resting and taking tea during walks in the gardens.
Queen Charlotte's Cottage is an early example of a cottage orné, a rustic cottage built as a country retreat, but not as a residence.
Many exotic animals were kept in the paddock, such as oriental cattle, colourful Tartarian pheasants, kangaroos, and even tigers by Queen Caroline (1768 – 1821), the wife of George IV.
Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and grounds were given to the public by Queen Victoria in 1898. The cottage is now in the care of Historic Royal Palaces.
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond
TW9 3AE
