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Saxon Mound

  • 4.9 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
Saxon Mound is a rustic lodge park nestled in the heart of rural Cambridgeshire.

Surrounded by stunning countryside views, this small and cosy lodge park offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As the name suggests, the park is located on the site of a former Anglo-Saxon settlement.



Each lodge is tastefully decorated in a traditional style, with warm, earthy tones to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Each lodge is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to make your stay comfortable, including a well-appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, and private bathrooms.



For fishing enthusiasts, the private on-site fishing lake is well stocked with, carp, roach, and tench.

Guests also enjoy complimentary use of the nearby Lawn Fishery which is only a mile away which includes a well-stocked tackle shop.



Saxon Mound offers the peace and quiet of the great outdoors with several walks through the surrounding woodlands.

The nearby village of Elsworth is less than a mile away and features two charming pubs.

Further afield, take a trip to the historic city of Cambridge including an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and of course the world-famous university.

Saxon Mound Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Ramped access (may require assistance due to gradient)
  • Wide opening main doorway (low height thresholds to be completed)
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Wet room with shower, seat, low height wash basin, raised toilet, handrails
  • Open-plan living area with sofas
  • Fully-equipped kitchen and dining area
  • Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture
  • No pets
  • On-site fishing lake stocked with carp, roach, tench
  • Complimentary use of Lawn Fishery (approx 1 mile away) with well-stocked tackle shop
  • Several woodland walks
  • Location on site of former Anglo-Saxon settlement
  • Park in rural Cambridgeshire with countryside views
  • Park is small and cosy
  • Park offers peaceful outdoor environment
  • Elsworth village less than a mile away with two pubs
  • Trip to Cambridge with shops, bars, restaurants, university
  • Luxury lodges
  • One fishing lake for private use by holiday guests only
  • Free access to Lawn Farm Fishery
Accommodation features
  • Smart TV
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels included
  • Electricity and gas included
  • Wi-Fi
  • All non-smoking accommodation

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Oak Accessible Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Comfortable, cosy two-bedroom accessible lodge. Ramped access (may require assistance due to gradient), wide opening main doorway (low height thresholds will be completed soon). Two double bedrooms. Wet room comprising shower with seat, low height wash basin and raised toilet, complete with handrails throughout. Spacious, open-plan living area with sofas, fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture overlooking the on-site fishing lakes. No pets.

From £399 for 7 nights
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Ash Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Comfortable, cosy two-bedroom lodge. Two double bedrooms, one with en suite. Separate bathroom with walk in shower, basin and w/c. Spacious, open-plan living area with sofas, fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture overlooking the on-site fishing lakes. No pets.

From £425 for 7 nights
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Beech Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Comfortable, cosy two-bedroom lodge. Two double bedrooms, one with en suite. Separate bathroom with walk in shower, basin and w/c. Spacious, open-plan living area with sofas, fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture overlooking the on-site fishing lakes. No pets.

From £449 for 7 nights
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Elm Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Comfortable, cosy three-bedroom lodge. One double bedrooms with en suite and two twin bedrooms. Separate bathroom with walk in shower, basin and w/c. Spacious, open-plan living area with sofas, fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture overlooking the on-site fishing lakes. No pets.

From £479 for 7 nights
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Maple Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Comfortable, cosy three-bedroom lodge. One double bedrooms with en suite and two twin bedrooms. Separate bathroom with walk in shower, basin and w/c. Spacious, open-plan living area with sofas, fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Private outdoor balcony with garden furniture overlooking the on-site fishing lakes. No pets.

From £485 for 7 nights
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Top Days Out Near Saxon Mound

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Saxon Mound, with real driving times.

Aviation museum 25 min drive · 17.9 miles

IWM Duxford

Sat nav: CB22 4QR

A former RAF fighter airfield in Cambridgeshire, now a museum of aircraft, military vehicles and wartime history.

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IWM Duxford is a branch of the Imperial War Museum, set on the historic Duxford Aerodrome in Cambridgeshire. The site began as a Royal Flying Corps training aerodrome, played a prominent part in the Battle of Britain, and stayed an active RAF airfield until 1961.

Tip: Check the IWM Duxford website before you go for air shows and special events, as the site hosts them regularly.

Art museum 18 min drive · 11.8 miles

Fitzwilliam Museum

Sat nav: CB2 1RB

The University of Cambridge's museum, with over half a million objects and some of western Europe's best antiquities and modern art.

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The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, on Trumpington Street in the centre of the city. It holds over half a million objects and artworks, and its collection of antiquities and modern art is among the best in western Europe. The building itself is Grade I listed.

Cathedral 34 min drive · 24.8 miles

Ely Cathedral

Sat nav: CB7 4DL

A vast Fenland cathedral with a unique octagonal lantern tower and a tower climb for far-reaching views.

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Ely Cathedral stands above the flat Fenland landscape, which is why locals call it "the ship of the Fens". The earliest parts of the present building date to 1083, and it is one of the largest Norman churches built in its day. Its nave is among the longest in Britain, and the central Octagon, with its lantern above, creates a remarkable space inside.

Tip: Book tickets and tours in advance, as tour places are limited, and check opening times first because it is a busy working cathedral.

Gothic chapel 19 min drive · 12.1 miles

King's College Chapel

Sat nav: CB2 1ST

Cambridge's best-known landmark, with the world's largest fan vault and Flemish stained glass.

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King's College Chapel is the chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge, and a commonly used symbol of the city. It is considered one of the finest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture, and it has the world's largest fan vault, built by master mason John Wastell.

Tip: Head for the altar end to see the Rubens, and look up along the way to take in the fan vault.

Historic church 20 min drive · 12.3 miles

Great St Mary's, the University Church

Sat nav: CB2 3PQ

A Grade I listed university church on King's Parade, with a tower to climb in the heart of Cambridge.

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Great St Mary's is the university church for the University of Cambridge, standing at the north end of King's Parade in the city centre. The Grade I listed building is Late Perpendicular in style, and inside you'll find Hardman stained glass, a 1632 font and one of the few moveable pulpits in England. It also houses two pipe organs, including the historic University Organ.

Tip: The church's website lists a "Climb the Tower" option, so check it before you visit if you fancy the climb.

Science museum 19 min drive · 12 miles

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Sat nav: CB2 3RH

A University of Cambridge museum of scientific instruments, models and sundials, in a former school on Free School Lane.

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The Whipple Museum of the History of Science is part of the University of Cambridge, housed in the former Perse School on Free School Lane. Its collection has been designated as being of national and international importance, and takes in scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs and books.

Tip: There is no visitor parking, so use a Cambridge Park and Ride; the Grand Arcade car park on Corn Exchange Street is the closest car park.

Zoology museum 19 min drive · 12.1 miles

Museum of Zoology

Sat nav: CB2 3EJ

A free Cambridge museum with a 21 metre fin whale skeleton and thousands of specimens on display.

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The University Museum of Zoology is one of Cambridge's major attractions, in the heart of the city centre. You enter through the Whale Hall, where a 21 metre fin whale skeleton hangs overhead. The galleries display thousands of specimens from across the animal kingdom, including elephants, giant ground sloths, giraffes, birds, reptiles, insects and molluscs.

Tip: There is no visitor parking, so use the Grand Arcade car park or a Park and Ride site.

University museum 19 min drive · 12 miles

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Sat nav: CB2 3DZ

Two million years of human history, told through a million artefacts in the heart of Cambridge.

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The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is the University of Cambridge's museum of human history, with around a million artefacts spanning two million years. It brings together local antiquities and archaeological and ethnographic objects from around the world, including material collected on James Cook's voyages.

Tip: There's no café on site and eating and drinking isn't allowed inside, so have a bite beforehand; several open spaces nearby suit a picnic.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Saxon Mound

4.9Visitor Rating out of 5

30 reviews from guests who stayed at Saxon Mound

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 1st October 2025

Fantastic lodge in beautiful setting.

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 24th September 2025

Everything clean.

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 24th August 2025

Lovely lodge with all you need in the kitchen. Could do with a small shelf in the bathroom, but made do with the window ledge. Second visit this year.Parking for 2/3 cars outside, lovely porch with views of the lakes and woods.

Sonya
Date of stay: 11th August 2025

We throughly enjoyed our week long stay at Saxon Mound. The lodge was spacious and modern and well equipped with everything you would need. A real home from home! Situated in peaceful countryside with lake views and only four other lodges, made it the perfect holiday spot for us. We had the whole site to ourselves during the week we stayed! It is also only a 20 minute drive to Cambridge and a 10 minute drive to Cambourne. I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a peaceful break in the countryside.

Michael
Date of stay: 23rd July 2025

Absolutely the best lodge we have ever stayed in. Large lounge diner kitchen, fully equipped, dishwasher fridge freezer and beautiful units. The beds are very comfy and large with big bedrooms, the master has ensuite and a walkin dressing area. The large decking faces south and is ideal for watch the wildlife, herons , rabbits and Pheasants. The lakes have some big fish, our neighbours caught so many. We will definitely return.

David
Date of stay: 21st June 2025

A very enjoyable break away

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