You will be able to spot beautiful snowdrops growing in the garden
Sometimes living in a city can be quite stressful and it is nice to escape to the countryside to get some fresh air when you can. If you are a fan of flowers and want to catch a glimpse of the popular snowdrop plant before they disappear in the spring, you might want to visit a private garden open day.
The National Garden Scheme allows visitors into the private gardens of homes across the UK. Many of these gardens have long history and beautiful displays of flowers.
For just two days in February, Clover Cottage will be open to the public to see the snowdrops growing there. Found in the tiny village of West Wickham, Clover Cottage could be a good place to escape to for a day.
The adorable thatched cottage has a garden that is packed with flower cherry trees and borders of snowdrops, aconites, Iris reticulata, hellebores, and miniature narcissus. The garden might be small but will offer visitors new ideas on how to use the space in their own gardens.
You can also see the sunken garden, “charming” patio area, and raised beds of fruit and vegetables. The summerhouse offers views of the surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside to take in.
On your way back from visiting the garden, you might want to stop off in the nearby village of Balsham for something to eat. If you fancy stopping off in a pub, you might want to try the Balsham Inn, which has an extensive food menu including roasts on Sundays, a big pub garden, and cosy sheds to sit in.
If you would rather enjoy a hot coffee, you could pop into the Old Butchers Coffee Shop. The quaint café could be a good spot to stop for a light bite to eat and a homemade cake.
Clover Cottage will be open on Sunday, February 15, and Sunday, February 22. The garden will open from 2pm until 4pm on both days.
You can order a ticket, which costs £4 for adults, to visit the garden on the National Garden Scheme’s website. The garden is a 29 minute drive away from Cambridge via the A1307.