Milton's Cottage

Milton's Cottage is a 16th-century house in Chalfont St Giles that has been preserved as a museum for visitors. Inside, you will find the poet's belongings, original editions of his books, and period furniture arranged throughout the rooms.

The poet arrived here in 1665 fleeing the Great Plague and used this time to work on his most important writings. This period of residence proved crucial for completing one of English literature's greatest poems.

The cottage remains a working space devoted to the poet's legacy, where visitors engage with the historical environment that shaped one of literature's great works. People come here to connect with the world of 17th-century writing and learning.

The museum is located at 21 Deanway and offers guided tours along with garden areas to explore. Plan your visit to spend time looking through the rooms carefully and understanding the connection to literary history.

The building nearly left the country when plans emerged to move it to America, but royal intervention saved it from relocation. This dramatic moment helped establish it as one of the world's oldest writer's house museums.

Location: Chiltern

Location: Chalfont St Giles

Address: Deanway, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4JH

Website: https://miltonscottage.org

GPS coordinates: 51.63040,-0.57272

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53