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Upwater Lodge

Edwardian house set in six acres bordering the River Cam. Rare breed sheep browse among willows and poplars in the water meadow. Wisterias often in full bloom. Herbaceous borders, an orchard, a potager for soft fruit and sheltered area for kiwis, vegetables and vines. Maturing woodland with bluebells and cow parsley. Maturing wildflower meadow. Real attempt to blend the formal with the informal.

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Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge
Upwater Lodge

About Upwater Lodge

There are many borders filled with forget-me-nots in May, but planted with succession in mind. Gigantic wisterias on the house should be in full bloom. The woodland area is constantly expanding and the understory changes. Longer periods of flooding in the water meadow in winter are expanding and extending the flooded areas leading to almost instant and welcome changes in flora. ( The rare breed sheep(Soays), kept for conservation grazing on the water meadow , now need new winter quarters!) Fauna is extensive with water birds, foxes, muntjac deer and sometimes nesting kestrels and swans. Now badgers and visiting storks too. Despite a burgeoning wildflower meadow, turf maintenance is a special interest of the owners who also have fine lawns, a grass tennis court, love mowers and do nearly all the maintenance themselves.

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Location details

Upwater Lodge,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB2 7EB

Directions to Upwater Lodge
Off Trumpington Rd.

Upwater Lodge openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Upwater Lodge.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Upwater Lodge.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel and mown grass paths, some gentle slopes.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Upwater Lodge 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.