Stone Zone & Landscaping Supplies
Golden Fossil Sandstone Cobble Setts
Pickup available at Ferndown Stone Zone & Landscaping Centre
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Golden Fossil Sandstone Cobble Setts, Calibrated
As one of the South’s leading suppliers of garden paving, we take pride in offering a wide range of high-quality materials for both retail customers and trade professionals. From Porcelain Paving and Sandstone Paving to Cobble Setts and Stone Walling, we provide everything you need to bring your outdoor projects to life.
Our Indian Sandstone Cobble Setts are a customer favourite, thanks to their calibrated design for a smooth, even finish. These versatile paving stones add timeless character to pathways, patios, and garden borders, blending rustic charm with modern durability.
Among our paver stone collection, Fossil Cobble Setts stand out for their unique natural beauty. Some of these beige paving stones feature delicate fern fossils, making each piece one-of-a-kind—a true testament to nature’s artistry. If it's buff paving you're after, these Golden Fossil Setts will not disappoint.
Why Choose Fossil Cobble Setts?
Natural Variation – A warm golden hue, accented with white, beige, and tan brown, effortlessly complements any outdoor space.
Versatile & Stylish – Perfect for pathways, patios, or decorative accents, adding elegance to both traditional and modern gardens.
Seamless Integration – Blends beautifully into any landscape, whether as a feature piece or part of a larger paving project.
How to Buy Fossil Cobble Setts
Available in Sizes
100mm x 100mm x 22mm
150mm x 150mm x 22mm
100mm x 200mm x 22mm
These slabs can be collected for free at one of our depots in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch or Dorchester, or these garden stones can be delivered nationally to anywhere in the UK.
Please note: If you wish to buy our Cobble Setts individually, please call 01202 874207 for all quantities.
Coverage
Please note: 90 100x100mm Cobble Setts cover approx. 1 square metre (with a 10mm joint). Please call us on 01202 874207 for any further enquiries.
Elevate your outdoor space with the charm and versatility of Fossil Cobble Setts. Visit us in-store or browse online to explore our full range!
Sandstone Cobble Setts for Edging
One of the most popular uses for Natural Stone Cobble Setts is as edging for garden features, helping to create well-defined, stylish borders within a landscape design. Whether you have Turf Grass or Artificial Grass, adding stone edging enhances its appearance, bringing structure and sophistication to your outdoor space.
Cobble Setts are also perfect for dividing garden features, allowing you to create striking, organized sections that add depth and character to your landscape.
A particularly popular application is using Sandstone Cobble Setts as a border for matching Sandstone Paving Slabs. For example, our best-selling Fossil Sandstone Paving looks stunning when paired with its matching Cobble Setts, creating a seamless, polished finish for patios and pathways.
Whether you’re looking to frame a lawn, define walkways, or enhance patio designs, Sandstone Paving Setts are a timeless choice that adds both beauty and practicality to any landscape.
Sandstone Cobble Setts as a Small Garden Patio
Many homeowners love using Cobble Setts to recreate the quaint, cobbled courtyards often found in historic manor houses or charming cafés. This timeless design choice adds character and warmth to any garden patio, making it the perfect setting for al fresco dining with a stylish table and chairs.
One of the biggest advantages of Cobble Setts as garden paving is their flexibility in size and shape. Thanks to their smaller dimensions, they offer greater customisation than larger paving slabs. Whether you want to craft a curved pathway, a circular patio, or an irregularly shaped feature, Cobble Setts allow you to bring your vision to life with ease.
Their adaptability ensures that your outdoor space reflects your personal style—seamlessly blending functionality, charm, and timeless elegance.
How to Install Cobble Setts
Installing Cobble Setts is often simpler than working with larger natural stone paving slabs. Their smaller size and lighter weight make them much easier to handle, position, and adjust, reducing the effort needed during installation.
If you're using Cobble Setts as edging around a patio or garden feature, the process is quick and straightforward, even for experienced DIY enthusiasts. This ease of installation makes them a practical, versatile, and hassle-free option for enhancing your outdoor space with minimal effort.
What You'll Need
Type 1 Limestone (or a similar Aggregate as a sub-base)
Quality Rake
Building Sand
Cement
Jointing Compound
Rubber Mallet
- Prepare the Area – Clear to 150mm depth, remove weeds & level the ground.
- Lay the Sub-Base – Use Type 1 Limestone (50mm depth) for stability.
- Compact (Optional) – A wacker plate ensures a solid foundation.
- Mix Cement – Spread slurry-like mix in small sections.
- Lay Setts – Position with 20mm gaps, tapping gently with a rubber mallet.
- Apply Grout – Fill gaps evenly & smooth out for a polished finish.
- Let it Set – Allow 6+ hours to cure. Cover if rain is expected!
Looking after your Paving
Looking After Your Paving
Limestone and Sandstone is a natural stone and as a result of that, the slabs will discolour and change to a slightly lighter shade of blue over time.
However, there are ways to hinder the fading process and in order to ensure the colours remain as fresh and vivid as possible, we highly recommend purchasing a sealer alongside your order with us to ensure the natural colour remains for years to come.
Sandstone and Limestone Differences
What is the Difference Between Limestone and Sandstone Paving?
There are several qualities between Limestone and Sandstone Paving Slabs that are very similar and this is because both of these paving slabs derive from natural stone quarries based in India where large forms of natural stone have developed over thousands of years.
As the more economical option, Limestone is a tad bit more brittle in comparison to Sandstone. But please don't forget that once Limestone has been installed, the durability will be the same as Sandstone Paving, therefore you won't need to worry about the slabs getting damaged.
One factor to take note of is that Limestone will naturally discolour as time passed, whether or not you have applied Sealant to the slabs. And this eventual fading does require some maintenance and TLC to retain the original colour as long as possible. Maintaining the original colours in Sandstone Paving is a little easier in comparison.
We supply a varied range of Sandstone and Limestone Paving that come in different types and styles. We supply Sandstone and Limestone paving slabs in a Weathered Paving version, with Sandstone Paving slabs can also be bought as Sawn Paving too. If you also want matching garden edging or a nice patio paving border, matching Cobble Setts are also available for both Sandstone and Limestone Paving.
Taking all these factors into consideration deciding between Sandstone Paving or Limestone Paving, it really depends on the colours you are looking for, and whether or not you are not bothered about your Indian Limestone fading over time. Both require the same upkeep and have a lovely rustic look to them.
Why Choose our Natural Paving
Our paving slabs are calibrated to a 22mm depth which ensures perfect size consistency, long-lasting durability and high quality when laying the slabs.
These slabs are much more porous than other paving materials, especially when compared to Porcelain Paving slabs. This high porosity is a result of the fact that Limestone and Sandstone are naturally developed stones and because of this they will also show signs of discolouration as well, but fear not! Using a sealer can "lock in" the colour of your slabs for years to come.
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Also available to pick up from our depots in Ferndown, Bournemouth, and Dorchester.
Visit the Christchurch Showroom if you want to see our Paving slabs face to face.
Sizing for Natural Paving
Sizing Guide for Natural Paving
Choosing the right paving size depends on the look you want, the size of your space, and how traditional or contemporary you’d like it to feel.
Size guide
Project Pack / Mixed Sizes
Best for: Traditional patios, cottage gardens, rustic spaces
Look: Natural and timeless
Why choose it: A mix of sizes creates a classic paved look that works especially well with sandstone and limestone.
600 x 900mm
Best for: Most patios, garden seating areas, family gardens
Look: Balanced and versatile
Why choose it: One of the most popular sizes, giving a smart premium finish without overpowering the space.
900 x 900mm
Best for: Larger patios, open garden spaces, modern designs
Look: Bold and contemporary
Why choose it: Larger slabs create a more spacious, luxury feel with fewer joints.
600 x 600mm
Best for: Smaller patios, courtyards, paths, neat layouts
Look: Clean and practical
Why choose it: A great all-rounder that suits both traditional and modern gardens.
Quick rule of thumb:
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Smaller spaces usually suit 600 x 600mm
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Most patios suit 600 x 900mm
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Larger areas suit 900 x 900mm
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Traditional gardens suit project packs