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HOLLY LODGE FARM, CAFE, DOG FIELDS & SOFT PLAY

A fourth generation farm in rural Cambridgeshire with Dog Fields, Cafe & Soft Play

Welcome

A big Hello and Welcome to Holly Lodge Farm! Come and enjoy the Cambridgeshire countryside by visiting our secure dog paddocks, on-farm café and soft play centre! We’d love to invite you to come and enjoy the beautiful space just as much as us!

Secure Dog Paddocks

We have 2 secure dog paddocks located near Alconbury in Cambridgeshire. Our paddocks have been designed to provide you and your four-legged friends with a safe, enclosed space to enjoy, stress free! They are the perfect place to let your dogs run free and enjoy the Cambridgeshire Countryside. Private hire and groups welcome.

 

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Farm Cafe

Holly Lodge Café opened in April 2021 and is the perfect place for you to enjoy our gorgeous speciality, coffee and handmade cakes, bakes and savoury menu. Come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in cosy Mill Shed or a coffee with friends in our lovely, landscaped gardens.

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Farm

Our farm has been producing the best of British crops and beef for 4 generations. Specialising mainly in cereals for bread and biscuit factories, as well as producing some top class British and Continental beef breeds such as Herefords and Limousins.

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Christmas Trees

Come and experience the magic that is Christmas at Holly Lodge! We sell British grown Nordmann Fir Christmas trees in a variety of shapes and sizes! Come along and pick your Christmas tree and have a glass of mulled wine with us too!

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🚨 NEW IN! 🚨
Get ready to meet your new obsession… our Reese’s Pieces Cookie Pie 🍪🥜🍫

Soft, chewy cookie base loaded with peanut buttery Reese’s Pieces – baked to perfection and perfect for sharing (or not 😉).

😍 Doesn’t it look irresistible?
👉 Available now – but be quick, this one won’t last long!

#CookiePie #ReesesLovers #SweetTreat ☕ 🤎 Espresso & walnut cake has just arrived!

A warm slice and a hot drink are the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy Wednesday at Holly Lodge Café 🤎☔️ 🌟EXCITING NEWS 🌟

We’re so excited to announce that Holly Lodge Soft Play are teaming up with Dear Freya on Thursday 16th October 🥰

✨ @dearfreyauk will be joining us for all three sessions, bringing along her gorgeous pottery to capture your little one’s hand and footprints.

👣 The perfect chance to create a truly special keepsake with your little one.
🎁 These unique treasures also make beautiful, thoughtful Christmas gifts!

📅 Don’t miss out – spaces will go quickly!

👉 Book your play session here:
https://hollylodgesoftplay.as.me/schedule/f6e6608d

@dearfreyauk 🌟EXCITING NEWS 🌟

Holly Lodge Soft Play are teaming up with Dear Freya on Thursday 16th October 🥰

Dear Freya will be joining us for all three sessions.

Bringing along some beautiful pottery for you and your little ones to decorate with their handprints or footprints. Offering the chance for you and your little ones to create something truly special 🥰

These unique creations make perfect keepsakes and thoughtful Christmas gifts 🎁 

dearfreyauk 

Book your play session here 📲 

https://hollylodgesoftplay.as.me/schedule/f6e6608d 💙 SEND Sessions at Holly Lodge Cafe 💙

Every other Wednesday we create a calm and welcoming space, just for SEND children and their parents. A safe place to relax, explore, and enjoy time together at your own pace. 🌿✨

You’re always welcome here 🥰

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https://hollylodgesoftplay.as.me/schedule/f6e6608d/appointment/74575185/calendar/11586854 ✨🎉 It’s FRIYAY 🎉✨We’ve still got a few spots left in each session today – and yes, walk-ins are always welcome 🫶💃. PLUS… our brand-new children’s menu is here 👧👦🍴 Why not make it a family lunch date? 🥳💛 🎉 Holly Lodge Soft Play is turning ONE! 🎉

To celebrate our first birthday, we’ve invited a very special guest… 🐾 Bluey is joining us for Brunch! 🐾

✨ Come along for a fun-filled morning of play, laughter, and magical memories with your little ones.
🥞 Enjoy a delicious brunch while meeting Bluey!
💙 A perfect way to celebrate together.

📅 Wednesday 24th September 
📍 Holly Lodge Soft Play

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out on this special event! A little autumnal chill in the air this morning 🍂🌅
The perfect excuse to tuck into a gooey Galaxy millionaire cookie dough… pure comfort in every bite 😍✨ ✨ We’re Hiring – Soft Play Assistant ✨
📍 Holly Lodge Soft Play

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable individual to join our team!

As a Soft Play Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
✅ Maintaining a safe and fun environment for all children
✅ Overseeing the soft play area and ensuring high standards of play
✅ Assisting parents and guardians with any needs
✅ Helping create a happy, welcoming atmosphere
✅ Working/running a small café (serving drinks & snacks)

Regular Hours:
 • Fridays: 9am – 3pm
 • Saturdays: 9am – 1pm
 • Occasional Saturday/Sunday afternoons for birthday party cover

School Holiday Hours:
 • October Half Term: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm
 • February Half Term: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm
 • May Half Term: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm

Requirements:
 • Must be 18+
 • First Aid trained  desirable (but not essential)

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and enjoy working with children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover message to softplay@hollylodge.org We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our customers that visited us on Sunday 7th September

Unfortunately, we had to close the kitchen at short notice due to staff shortages. We would like to reassure everyone that this was a one off and not a decision taken lightly.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding on Sunday, our staff work incredibly hard to bring you delicious food and drinks from the cafe and we are humbled that everyone was very supportive of them whilst we made a tough decision.

We say this a lot but myself, Mum and Dad are always overwhelmed by how many people support our little business and we are forever grateful, we’d like to reassure everyone that we are working away in the background to ensure what happened on Sunday doesn’t happen again 🥰

Thank you
Geoff, Lucy & Emily Bouncing into the weekend like… 🎉
We’re open for TWO sessions today – who’s joining us? 👀✨

📲 Book your space here: https://hollylodgesoftplay.as.me/schedule/f6e6608d 

**walk ins welcome** Saturdays are made for chocolate cake and coffee – who agrees? 🍫☕

Nothing beats that weekend treat! 😍
Tell us… what’s your ultimate cake choice? 🍰👇

We’d love to know – drop your fave in the comments! 💬 It’s really starting to feel like Autumn out there! 

Thanks to Sammy for capturing this magnificent rainbow over North paddock last night 🌈 🫧 Messy Play Fun! 🫧

Today we’re exploring shaving foam & foaming water 💦

✨ Builds motor skills
✨ Boosts creativity
✨ Encourages sensory play

Learning through fun! 🌟

Come join us 🥰 ☀️ It’s a sunny Bank Holiday Saturday – the perfect excuse for coffee & cake! 🍰☕

While you sit back and relax, let your little ones burn off some energy in our soft play area

(designed especially for under 5s!) 🧸💛

No need to book – we’re accepting walk-ins for both Saturday sessions.

Come join us at Holly Lodge Soft Play – we can’t wait to see you! 🌿 🍫✨ White Chocolate & Sprinkles Krispy Cake ✨🍫

A perfect summer holiday treat for the little ones (and the grown-ups too 😉). 
Pop into Holly Lodge Café this week and enjoy our sweet & crispy classic – topped with colourful sprinkles 🌈💖

We’re open daily – come and treat yourself! 🫶

📍 @hollylodgecafe @hollylodgesoftplay We know we’ve been a little quiet on here recently but that’s because we’ve got some exciting news coming soon!!

Hold tight for a brand new, sparkly location for you and your furry friends to enjoy! 

We can’t wait to share where we’re heading next! 👀🥳 Our Salted Caramel cake is back by popular demand!
Get your hands (and taste buds) on it before it’s gone again 😋🍮 🧼🐾 Bath time is over and the puppet pals are drying off in style!

From lions to gators, everyone’s squeaky clean and ready for their next adventure.
Spot your favourite? 👀🦁🦒🐘 🎉 A look back at the weekend fun! 🎉

On Sunday, we helped little Clarke celebrate his very FIRST birthday! 🥳💙
We loved seeing him, his friends, and family having a blast at Holly Lodge Soft Play – what a day to remember!

📸 Here are some of our favourite moments from the party…

Thinking of hosting your own special celebration with us?
🎈 Send us a DM to find out how to book your Holly Lodge birthday party!

#FirstBirthday #HollyLodgeCafe #SoftPlayParty #BirthdayFun #PartyTime #LocalVenue #FamilyFun Let’s talk matcha 💚
We’re serving it up your way at @hollylodgecafe & @hollylodgesoftplay !
✨ Classic or iced
✨ With a splash of lemonade
✨ Or sweetened with strawberry, hibiscus, or vanilla syrup

Pop in and find your new favourite combo 🍓🍋🌸 Hands up if you’ve tried our Pistachio Crème Cookies 🙌
How good are they?! (Even better warm – trust us 🤤) It’s back… and just as delicious as ever! 😍 
Our Biscoff Cookie Pie has returned – soft, gooey, packed with Biscoff goodness, and absolutely irresistible. 🍪✨

Pop in and grab a slice – it won’t be around for long! 🌞 summer holiday Fun for Your Little Ones! 🌞

Looking for something fun (and cool!) to do with your under 5s this summer holiday? Come and visit Holly Lodge Soft Play — the perfect spot for little adventures!

🧸 Open 6 days a week
🌿 Lovely garden space with shaded areas
💦 Water play to help your little ones stay cool
☕️ Delicious food, iced coffees & cakes from our café

No booking needed – just pop in and let the fun begin!
We can’t wait to see you and your little explorers 💛

📍 Find us at Holly Lodge Café

#SoftPlayFun #HollyLodgeCafe #HalfTermActivities #Under5s #FamilyFriendlyFun Some of you may have spotted some of our new products 👀
Here’s one we’re extra excited about…

🧀 Marmite, Cheddar & Chive Scones 🖤

Trust us — they’re every bit as delicious as they sound!
YUM. 😍

Love it or hate it… we’re OBSESSED ! 🎨 MESSY PLAY MONDAYS 🎨

Why is messy play so important?
Because it’s a hands-on sensory adventure — helping little ones explore textures, build fine motor skills, and express their creativity 💫

(Plus….You don’t have to clean it up 😉)

Come and get stuck in! 💥
#MessyPlay #SensoryFun #HollyLodgeCafe #SoftPlayDays #ToddlerFun 🌈 Holly Lodge Soft Play is OPEN today! 🎉
Two fun-filled sessions:
🕘 9:00 AM & 🕚 11:00 AM

 walk-ins welcome! 🙌

Bring the little ones for some soft play fun 💜

📍 Holly Lodge Cafe
🎈 Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

#SoftPlayFun #HollyLodgeCafe #WalkInsWelcome #KidsActivities #FamilyTime 🍪 BACK THIS WEEKEND 🍪
We’ve got another Cookie Pie ready to make your weekend sweet!

🎉 CELEBRATION COOKIE PIE 🎉

It’s loaded with all your favourite chocolates—wrapped up in one glorious, gooey cookie pie. Perfect for sharing (or not 😉).

📍 Limited stock – grab yours while they last! 📣 Important Notice 📣

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be closed tomorrow.

If you have a booking, don’t worry — we’ll be in touch with you directly.

☕️ The café will be open as usual, so pop in and see us!

Thanks so much for your understanding 💛 ***Notice***

Please be aware that we have a flyball camp onsite this week and therefore there will be additional noise close to north paddock. 

If you would like a quieter session please book in to our south paddock, if you need to move a session please contact me on 07384812208

Thank you
Emily We’re open this weekend from 9am- 3.30pm 🤩

Why not try one of our delicious sausage rolls?
Served hot or cold – either way, they’re seriously yummy! 🥐✨

We’ve also got an amazing vegan/veggie roll that’s just as irresistible. 🌱💚

See you soon! 🎉 Excited vibes only! It’s our FIRST Saturday session at Holly Lodge Soft Play today — and we can’t wait to see you! 🧸✨
Who’s coming to join the fun? Let us know below 👇

#HollyLodgeCafe #SoftPlayFun #FamilyDaysOut #SaturdayVibes #cambridgeshire  #LocalFun 🌟 EXCITING NEWS! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that TOMORROW is our very first SATURDAY OPENING! 🎉✨

We’ve had so many lovely requests to open on Saturdays — and tomorrow, it finally happens!

🕘 Two sessions available:
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

📲 Booking online is preferred, but we’ll also accept walk-ins until we reach capacity.
(Please note: If we’re full, we may have to turn walk-ins away — so book ahead to avoid disappointment!)

We can’t wait to welcome you this weekend — see you there! 💛 Tea, anyone? ☕️🍃
Did you know we offer a wide range of teas here at Holly Lodge Café? From refreshing peppermint to classic Earl Grey, there’s a perfect cup waiting for everyone. Come find your favourite brew! 💛 Yuuummm… cheesecake in a pot 😍🫙
This one’s a Jammy Dodger cheesecake – creamy, crumbly, and bursting with that nostalgic jammy goodness 🍓🍪
Perfect little pot of happiness ♥️ Cool down at Holly Lodge! ❄️☕
Choose from our refreshing iced drinks:
✨ Iced Chai
✨ Iced Latte
✨ Iced Mocha
✨ Iced Americano
Perfect for a sunny day 🤩 🎉 Did you know? We end every session with a burst of fun from our bubble machine! 🫧

It’s always a hit with the children – there’s nothing quite like the joy and laughter that bubbles bring  it’s the perfect way to finish with smiles and giggles! 😊 🎉

Come see the smiles for yourself – we love making magical moments! 🌈😊

#BubbleFun #HappyKids #FamilyTime #MakingMemories Introducing our latest smoothie creations — a bit of summer in every sip. 🍹✨

🥥 Coco Loco – smooth coconut indulgence with a tropical whisper
🍈 Melon Refresher – delicately chilled, light, and revitalising
🍊 Wild Wild Zest – bold citrus with a sophisticated twist

Crafted with care, served with style.
#HollyLodgeCafe #SummerElegance #SmoothieCollection How good does this Mint Aero Rocky Road look? 😍🍫
Packed with minty chocolate, biscuit crunch, and marshmallow – it’s available here ag Holly Lodge Cafe, and it’s going fast!

We all have our own take on rocky road…
💬 How do you perfect yours? More crunch? Extra marshmallows? Let us know below!

Pop in and try a slice with your next coffee ☕️

#HollyLodgeCafe #RockyRoad #MintAero #SweetTreats #CoffeeAndCake #NoBakeGoodness 🍓🍓Come and enjoy a slice of our scrummy Victoria Sponge – light, fluffy, and filled with sweet jam and cream. Perfect with a cuppa! 🍓🍓 🍈 Smoothie of the Week: Melon Refresher! 🍓🥭
Cool down with this juicy blend of melon, strawberry, and mango — a tropical burst of sunshine in every sip! ☀️🧊
Perfect for a summer pick-me-up 🌿✨

📍Available all week – don’t miss it! Peekaboo! 

Just a little reminder from us that you are able to cancel and move bookings under the 24 hour notice period throughout this crazy hot weather we’re having! 

We would never advocate walking dogs in the heat so please be vigilant and if you want to amend a booking please contact Emily on 07384812208

Thank you! ***ROAD CLOSURES***

On Thursday 19th June you won’t be able to access holly lodge via Hamerton Road, please access us via Buckworth Road.

On Friday 20th June you won’t be able to access holly lodge via Buckworth Road so please use Hamerton Road 

Any questions please call Emily on 07384812208

Thank you 
Emily Bank holiday snaps from @ripley_and_rico_the_cavalier ❤️ We’ve had a tap area tidy up in South Paddock today, along with spraying off some nasty weeds in the gateway, and filling in some holes in the track! 

After nearly 8 months of maternity leave it was time to get the Dad and daughter team back in action to start our yearly maintenance, and get back on top of some of the important jobs that need doing!

Next up mowing! 🚜 From 1st May our Bassingbourn paddock will be changing ownership and become @dog_paddocks run by Katie and Will! 

Anyone with exisiting bookings has been contacted and sessions will be transferred over. To book a session at Bassingbourn from 1st May please follow the link on The Paddocks website 😀 

Thank you to all our Bassingbourn customers over the last couple of years, Will and Katie will look after you fabulously and they’re even opening another field at Duxford! 

For Holly Lodge customers at our Alconbury site we have got some exciting news ourselves to bring you after the 1st May so be sure to stay tuned to be the first to hear about it!! *Customer Notice - BASSINGBOURN*

The road from Bassingbourn village to the paddock (SG8 5NT) will be closed from 7th April to 2nd May. Please access the paddock from Litlington direction and allow extra time for your journey 

Thank you! Boop! 

Happy Tongue out Tuesday everyone ❤️ Happy New Year to all our lovely doggies!

We are excited for what's to come for 2025 and can't wait to share exciting plans with you! 

In the meantime we hope that all the doggies are wrapping up warm to enjoy their time at the fields :) A very big festive Merry Christmas to all our wonderful customers! Thank you for your continued support and here’s to a fabulous Christmas with loved ones 🐶🐾

P.s. who else has more in the stocking for the doggos than themselves?! 😂 Even though we are slightly less wet than last year, the recent storms have made some nice muddy puddles for playing in! 

Please remember to wear sensible footwear to the fields! 

Lastly, as a little Christmas treat…we’ve got some new features we think you’ll be very happy with landing in the fields tomorrow! Stay tuned to find out! After a few weeks away 👶🏼 we’re back and looking forward to bringing you some lovely updates and pictures of our furry friends enjoying the fields! 

Happy Monday 😀🐶 Tails up for a new week! 

Happy Monday everyone 🙂🐶 We’ve had a couple of messages about social sessions recently so we wanted to remind you that our social sessions run on a Wednesday and at the weekend and are run by the lovely Sammy from Sammy’s Pet Poppins!

Search for Sammy’s Pet Poppins on Facebook for more info 🥳 Every doggo needs a holiday! Who else loved the beach?! 🏖️ 

***NOTICE FOR BASSINGBOURN CUSTOMERS***

We will be closed from 16th - 20th September 

This is part of project improvement and maintenance! We will be doing our yearly thorough maintenance and adding in some new permanent features to the field 🥳 

Apologies for the inconvenience, however we hope you’ll love our improvements! 

Thank you 
Emily Happy bank holiday furrends! 🥳

We hope you’re having a lovely time with friends and family! ❤️ We’ve been a bit quiet on here lately as the recent heat has made all our doggos need to be in shady spots and resting! 😴 

We’re back, and with some slightly cooler weather on the way we’ve started to tackle the to do lists for all our paddocks! 

Over the next few weeks we will be starting to tick off some of our jobs to prepare for autumn…first on the list and ticked off…new bench in south paddock and holes filled by the water tap! 🚰 

🙏🏼 Please please do not allow your doggos to dig up the freshly laid stone 🙏🏼 Our Summer 2024 Update is published! If you don't subscribe to our email updates for all things Holly Lodge Dog Fields, then click the link in our bio to do so!

Scroll to the bottom of the page and pop your email address in the yellow box, it’s as easy as that! ***NOTICE***

After a busy weekend at Holly Lodge we wanted to let you all know that we are also expecting a very busy week with an event on in our training paddock (behind the cafe)

It means that our North Paddock will be noisier than normal…if you have a reactive dog or would like to have a quieter session please book our South Paddock

Please contact Emily if you wish to transfer a session to a different paddock

Thank you and Come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ***Customer Notice***

The phone will not be able to be answered over the next 48 hours, please if you have any issues or questions send a text or email, these will be monitored as normal 

Thank you for your understanding 
Emily As glad as we are to see this beautiful weather it is very hot for all doggos at the moment ☀️

Please if you would like to rearrange your session due to the heat can you give us 24 hours notice, I will also be happy to move sessions to other times and dates 📆

Please be vigilant and think of your doggos first in the heat 🙏🏼❤️

What our customers say

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Rating: 5 out of 5 2 months ago

“We spent a lovely couple of hours here with the kids, plenty of space between tables and some out of the way, perfect for our very anxious dachshund, food was made to order, a little pricey, but if it keeps that farm a working one, we're very happy. Had some lovely homemade sweet and savory treats. (From scotch eggs to cookie pies) Staff team were friendly, shout out to one of the team, young girl, did so much running about outside, kept her smile didn't grumble or moan, when order numbers weren't always heard, the older lady appeared pi**ed, grumbling, moaning, little reminder, some people are hard of hearing, some may of been preoccupied with their children. No-one who has paid for their meal, will deliberately ignore you. #bekinder. We also hired the smaller field, for our three dogs to be free to play safely. As we won't let them off lead in public spaces. Shame couldn't book 30minutes nonetheless wasn't too expensive, they had such a great time. Im certain they all smiled. And even the kids enjoyed it, both teenagers, so very hard to entertain. Had a good kick around, thankful for the benches, only negative was the covered seating area, it smelt of poop so bad, but luckily no bother, it didn't rain. Oh and pick up your dog poop in the field, no excuses, bags on the gate and bins nearby,”

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Rating: 5 out of 5 10 months ago

“Such a lovely place. Paddocks are perfect for dog owners (PLEASE pick up after your dog - costing a fortune in bags when we visit) and the cafe provides really nice food. Outside area of cafe great in summer with a play area.”

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Rating: 5 out of 5 3 months ago

“Visited here last weekend and what a lovely place! Although it was a busy Sunday, the staff were so helpful and friendly even though they were very busy! The food was extremely tasty and the smoothie was great! Excellent selection of cakes too to choose from! Wonderful place for families with children and dogs! I will definitely be returning here!”

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Rating: 5 out of 5 a year ago

“What a lovely place! Beautiful area and scenic. Great for friends and families. Very much kid and dog friendly! The food was delicious and tasted fresh. Their desserts looked amazing, wished i tried them! Many next time. Very nice people and great customer service. I recommend for sure!”

Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 Read all reviews (337)

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