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Old Farm Cottage

Terraced and formal flower beds surrounding a thatched house and leading to three acres of orchard, grassland, woodland and wetland maintained for wildlife. Present owners have planted some non-native trees, inc ornamental cherries, loquat, Metasequoia, Ginkgo, Pawlonia and Monkey Puzzle, extended the area of native woodland and created a wildflower meadow.

Owner Info

  • Sir Graham & Lady Fry
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage
Old Farm Cottage

About Old Farm Cottage

The south side has roses surrounded by formal box hedges, and terraced beds rising up a slope. This leads to an orchard area with ornamental cherries, fruit trees including three loquats and a medlar, a double line of ginkgos grown from seed, hazel and walnut trees. To one side vegetables are grown in raised beds.

An area of native woodland was planted about 25 years ago: ash, oak, Scots pine, spindle and maple. A further area was planted more recently: rowan, silver birch, hornbeam and lime. A large old pond has become a reedy wetland, and the present owners have created in stages an extensive area of wildflower meadow.

Old Farm Cottage features

Location details

Old Farm Cottage,
St Neots,
Cambridgeshire,
PE19 5JA

Directions to Old Farm Cottage
Going S on Great North Rd in St Neots, turn R into Duloe Rd. Under A1 through Duloe village. Follow the road to Staploe. Last house on the L.

Old Farm Cottage openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: Gravel, uneven ground and one steep slope.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Old Farm Cottage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Old Farm 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Old Farm 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.