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Manor Lodge

Close to Manor Farm Country Park, this mid-Victorian house (not open), set in 1½ acres is the garden of an enthusiastic plantswoman. A garden still in evolution with established areas and new projects, a mixture of informal and formal planting, woodland and wildflower meadow areas, large established and new specimen shrubs and trees. Perennials and planting combinations for year-round interest.

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About Manor Lodge

Leading from the back of the house is a path flanked by 30m of herbaceous border, large informal lawn and Japanese Cherry Tree avenue. There is a small courtyard with exotic plants in pots and a woodland walk. To the side of the house is a more formal lawn with narrow borders divided by box buttresses. A meandering brick path takes you through areas of acers, roses and damp garden, past a rose covered gazebo towards what will eventually be the kitchen garden. This area is in progress but you will find a green house, vegetable beds, chickens, fruit cages, compost bins and leaf mould containers. This area leads on to a wild flower meadow area and a wildlife lake.

There are a number of large specimen trees including Black Pine, Scots Pine and Eucalyptus within the grounds to the front of the house together with Rhododendrons, Azaleas and smaller rare and specimen trees and shrubs.

By arrangement information
Undercover seating for up to 20 in poor weather.
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Manor Lodge features

  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Manor Lodge,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO30 2ER

Directions to Manor Lodge
From A334 to the W of Botley village centre, turn into Brook Ln. Manor Lodge is ½m on the R. Limited disabled parking. Continue past Manor Lodge to parking (signed).

Manor Lodge openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of between 12 and 38.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Largely flat with hard paving, but some gravel and grass to access all areas.
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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Manor Lodge at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Manor Lodge. 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  Manor Lodge, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Manor Lodge are accessible to wheelchair users.

Manor Lodge is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.