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Bridge Cottage

This 2 acre garden is a haven for wildlife, developed over 23 yrs by the current owners. A lake is edged with glorious herbaceous borders. A trout stream with water voles and kingfishers. Organic vegetable garden, fruit cage, small mixed orchard and arboretum with unusual trees. Superb plant sale. Treasure hunt for children.

Owner Info

  • John & Jenny Van de Pette
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage
Bridge Cottage

About Bridge Cottage

This 2 acre garden is a haven for wildlife and has been developed over the last 23 years by the current owners from a completely overgrown site. The initial newly planted narrow part of the garden suddenly widens out to show a ½ acre spring fed lake which is edged with glorious herbaceous borders. A trout stream runs for about 200 metres at one side of the garden. There are many trout, water voles and kingfishers. There is a large organic vegetable garden and a similarly large soft fruit cage, a small mixed orchard and arboretum with unusual trees. The superb plant sale is always very popular. Treasure hunt for children.

Bridge Cottage features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Bridge Cottage,
Andover,
Hampshire,
SP11 8AY

Directions to Bridge Cottage
Leave the A303 at East Cholderton from the E, or Thruxton village from the W. Follow signs to Amport. Parking in a field by Amport village green.

Bridge Cottage openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Paths in the vegetable garden are not suitable for wheelchairs, but the vegetables can still be viewed from the lawn.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Bridge Cottage. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Bridge Cottage. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Bridge Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Bridge Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Bridge Cottage seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.