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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

Located 8 miles west of Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire village of Bourn, The Bull Pen is a high quality build designed to keep a feel for its history and location. It is a comfortable and peaceful place with open space indoors and outside for friends and families to enjoy. All the rooms look across traditional pasture with mature oak and ash trees, hedgerow and then arable fields beyond. It is ideal for a holiday combining 'time in' the city and 'time-out' of the city! Traveling into Cambridge is easy; there is a Park&Ride bus station just 10 minutes drive away.

The main kitchen/dinning/living area - Open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and a vaulted ceiling with steel beams. The new kitchen is well equipped and has a large oven/grill, electric hob, microwave and fridge. There is a comfortable dining area and lounge area for up to 6 adults with Smart TV. For warmer days there are French Doors leading to a patio and a garden snug area to enjoy the outdoor space and BBQ. And for cooler winter days, The Bull Pen is cosy with constant thermostatic underfloor heating and large triple glazed windows so you can still enjoy the view of grass, trees and big sky.

Snug room with Smart TV and sofa - This room is also where the laundry facilities are: washing machine, tumble dryer and drying area.
The Snug room has a double sofa bed and blackout curtains so could also be used as an additional bedroom for one extra guest to sleep and would be sharing the shower room with guests in bedroom 3 (extra bedding cost per stay £40).
The snug room is also suitable for a travel cot ( extra cost per stay £10).

Bedroom 1 (first floor) with ensuite: a spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom with a kingsize bed with large velux windows to watch the night sky. There is also a Smart TV and an en-suite bathroom (with shower in bath) N.B this room is similar to a mezzanine, there is no door between the hall and bedroom but it is private.
A single folding bed suitable for a child can be added in this room on request (extra charge per stay £40)

Bedroom 2 (ground floor) with ensuite wet room- super kingsize double bed/or twin 3ft single beds (adjustable electric & massage), vaulted ceiling with fan and en-suite wet room. French Doors open to a patio area. This room is also suitable to anyone needing easy access with no steps and has wide doors through to the main living area.

Bedroom 3 - (ground floor) also a twin or double; two single beds will link/zip together to make a king size double. A compact room but with a very comfortable bed, and has an ensuite shower room and a private adjoining Snug room with sofa & Smart T.V.

Special features:
Ground floor bedrooms with no steps, low thresholds.
Quiet with lovely views and big sky, good walking routes.
Three lovely places to eat in the village; Country restaurant/bar , quality Indian food
and Cafe for brunch/lunch, and also a butchers with farm shop
Wifi throughout building - ( fibre broadband - download speed 70 Mbps)
Easy access – 2 parking spaces (plus overflow for 3+ cars), no steps and low thresholds (2 low steps onto patio area only)

Outdoor space:
Terrace with bistro table and 6 chairs
Garden snug with large corner sofa (+ fire pit or heat lamp available on request)
BBQ and large dining table with 6 chairs
3 seater garden swing

Families with young children - We are a working arable farm with occasional machinery working in the adjacent farm yard and also some cattle in the meadow. We welcome all family members, but for safety reasons, The Bull Pen is ideal for families with older children (7+) or babes in arms. If you have a young family and are unfamiliar with farm safety, please call me to discuss your needs and to check suitability for a safe & enjoyable stay.

Available on request for the little ones:
Bed rail for one of the single beds
Travel cot (£10 per stay) fits in well in Snug room next to bedroom 3 or in bedroom 1.
Single folding bed+bedding (£20 per stay). to fit in to bedroom 1
High chair&plastic dining set (free)
Stair gate for bottom of spiral staircase (free)

Property manager

Sally and Nick Charter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1066 sq ft (99 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Welcome,but caution needed as next to working farm

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City

About the neighborhood

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Cambridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • The River Cam - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • King's College - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 21 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Royston Station - 17 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Monkfield Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cambourne Sports and Social Club - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Wimpole Estate, University of Cambridge, and Orwell Clunch Pit. The River Cam and Fellows Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic weekend with friends. Perfect property for a break near Cambridge. Location was close to Cambridge, close to supermarket and pub. Hosts were very helpful in providing information on things to do in the area and were very accommodating. Would happily go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay
A spacious, comfortable, well-equipped cottage with high end appliances and everything we could possibly need to make our stay easy and comfortable. Communicating with Sally was easy and she responded quickly. All in all, a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy comfortable stay
We were very fortunate to come across The Bull Pen and really loved all the attention to detail and the help we were given. Thank you so… much. We will stay again, if at all possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki priest

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cambridge comfort
A great property close enough to Cambridge but in lovely countryside. All comforts catered for ,lovely considerate hosts. would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for family stay in Cambridgeshire
You won’t find a better place to stay if you’re looking to stay in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Bullpen is beautifully located on the owners’ farm. The property is spacious, immaculately maintained, and very well equipped. Sally was very helpful in making our stay a wonderful one and was very responsive to our questions. The location is convenient for getting to Cambridge, and having a supermarket 5 minutes away was very convenient. A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base
The Bull pen is perfectly located for exploring the Cambridge area especially IWM Duxford. The building itself is fitted out above and beyond what you would expect. This was completed by the incredible welcome and support of Sally. Never head any farm noise....honest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning
We had a wonderful stay in this magnificent barn which was furnished and equipped to an outstanding level. We have stayed in many properties over the years and this is up there as one of the best we have stayed in. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed a fabulous meal at one of the local restaurants that was a short walk away which was a bonus. The property is in a great location with easy access in to Cambridge itself via the park and ride a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, beautiful holiday home
The weekend started with a lovely warm welcome from Sally the owner. Sally had earlier provided really useful information about the local eating places. We had a family gathering with members from across the country. The Barn is cosy, comfortable, clean, everything was as described online. We had a fantastic weekend. One to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
Our stay at the Bullpen was exceptional. The facilities were comprehensive, the accommodation outstandingly clean and comfortable. Quite honestly the reality is better than the photos! the outlook was rural but Cambridge was in easy reach. ~It was great to know our hosts were nearby but their presence was certainly not intrusive at any time. We would certainly stay again - Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Fantastic property. I would highly recommend.
The Bull Pen was a wonderful location for a family get away. Everything you could need has been thought of and you can just arrive and relax. The fact that two bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with an ensuite bathroom make it ideal for people who cannot manage the stairs for any reason. If you can climb the spiral staircase the bedroom upstairs is beautiful. (Also with its own bathroom). Easy access from the M11 and close to Cambridge. Lots to see in the area too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

A real treat
There was only one major problem with our stay at the Bull Pen - it was only for two nights! We were staying to attend a wedding in Cambridge with my 94 year old father so the downstairs bedrooms, wet room and adjustable beds were a real plus. The property was superbly decorated and one of the best appointed properties we have stayed in. We did not regret for a moment that we weren't staying in the posh hotel where the wedding reception took place, the Bull Pen was to an even higher standard. The Netflix access was an unexpected treat and the welcome pack one of the best. Combine all this with very friendly and helpful hosts and the Bull Pen is extremely hard to fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Superb accommodation in a tranquil rural setting but close to the beautiful city of Cambridge
This property certainly has the 'wow' factor. Every room is immaculate with everything anyone would want for a self catering holiday. Sally is a delightful host and ensured we had everything we needed to ensure an enjoyable stay. The outlook onto fields with the resident bull, two cows and two bullocks added to the restful tranquility The Bull Pen and the pretty village of Bourn instilled in us. Cambridge itself is a beautiful city which I would liken to York but perhaps on a bigger scale. We are not ones who return often to properties we have stayed in but The Bull Pen is an exception to this self imposed rule. We would love to return to experience, again, the peaceful and restful surroundings of The Bull Pen. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t of been more perfect for my Sisters Hen Do
I made my booking with Sally and Nick quite far in advance as it was for my Sisters hen do and they were so helpful from start to finish. Sally gave me ALL the recommendations, local walks, spa’s, restaurants, bars, transport, clear details of the accommodation, I knew I’d booked the right place from the first message because she was so detailed and thorough, I even made a comment to family that I’d write them a glowing review already without even staying! Sally even went out of her way to put an order in for some milk to take some of the hen do stress off of me, and nothing else was needed, the place was fully stocked with tea bags, coffee pods etc when we arrived. The accommodation itself was stunning, 6 of us stayed and there was so much space we didn’t feel on top of one another at all, it was so clean, plenty of towels, bathroom products, cleaning products (even some stain remover which saved my jacket!), a beautiful view and ample parking. Sally checked in a couple of times during our stay and made the whole process and stay so relaxed. I couldn’t recommend highly enough and whilst we were there even spoke about booking again in the future! Thank you Sally & Nick
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

Luxurious accommodation with lots of attention to detail. Stunning!
We fell in love with the Bullpen just looking at the pictures online. In reality it was even better. The barn sits inbetween the working arable farm and the owners house. It is built on what was a barn/chicken coop but it is a new build and very contemporary version of a barn. You enter through the front door (at the back) to a hallway with shoe storage, metal spiral staircase and door leading to a double bedroom. This room does have a bathroom which can be used but you have to go through the utility room which is made available to any of the farmers (on paper this sounds intrusive but we never saw any; it didn't invade our privacy). From the hallway there is an amazing open plan kitchen, dining and front room with a wall of windows. Clever blinds ensure you can control the light and privacy. This space is airy and modern and equipped with ceiling fans etc. Off from the living space is a gorgeous bedroom with rainfall shower ensuite. The master bedroom is up the spiral staircase and is just fabulous with a large number of Windows, dressing area and wonderful ensuite. Sally, the owner was there to welcome us and showed us around the property. She is thorough and has very high expectations of the service she delivers and that you have the best stay possible. It is her attention to detail which shines through; blackout blinds throughout, games and books, smart TVs, two beds with electronic controls, condiments and a starter pack, utensils and gadgets for the kitchen to make the stay homely. We have stayed in a number of holiday lets and this was by far the best. Even our 3 kids (4,6&10) were chuffed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property
We had an excellent stay in Bourn at the bullpen and would highly recommend. The property itself is well thought out and very comfortable, the location is incredible, loved waking up to the bull/cows nearby. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need to have a break and all your home comforts
This is our 2nd time staying at the Bull Pen, something we've not done before. It felt wonderfully familiar and yet we had new places to explore. The farm shop has some excellent choices for eating 'at home'. Sally goes out of her way to make you feel welcome, but equally leaves you free to enjoy the space. Recommend for friend and family stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L., Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La propiedad mejor equipada que hemos visitado nunca. Ideal para familias.
Buena ubicación para organizar desde allí visitas a la zona de Cambridgeshire y más (estuvimos también en Oxford, Silverstone…) Fuimos una familia de 5: casa amplia, muy bien equipada, con todos los detalles imaginables. Zona muy tranquila. La atención por parte de Sally fue estupenda. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Break
Lovely break away with friends, the property was beautiful and was the perfect choice for a brief 3 day getaway. Cambridge was easily accessible but the property also gave us the feeling of been out of the city and in beautiful country surroundings with a lovely village just down the road as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family catch up
Lovely property and fantastic hosts. The property was spacious and suitable for our family catch up with wonderful views of the fields and cows. The kitchen was well equipped and there was a very cosy feel to the whole property. Will definitely be staying in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb property with a friendly owner
We spent great 5 days here in a peaceful location, which we used as a base to explore nearby Cambridge, St Neots and Grantchester. The property was spotless, with all the furnishings and fittings done out to a high standard. We made full use of the bbq, the patio furniture and the full size table tennis table, as well as Netflix in the evening. Sally was a very hospitable host, nothing was too much trouble. Watching the cows grazing in the nearby field whilst enjoying a morning coffee on the patio was a bonus. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in rural setting.
Waking up to the bull and cows was a wonderful experience and Sally was an amazing host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing minibreak
An extremely roomy and well equipped property in a delightful rural location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing homestay
We had such a lovely weekend. The house couldn't be more beautiful and is so well kitted out. The location is lovely and Sally couldn't have been more welcoming. The house felt really luxurious and was in such a relaxing and peaceful setting. My mother-in-law has limited mobility and this was just perfect for her. I cant recommend this place enough. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend break
This is a great house in a beautiful setting. I have never found a property as well equipped as the Bull Pen and Sally was so helpful both before and during the stay. The bedrooms were all very comfortable and having three en-suite bathrooms was an added bonus with six of us plus two babies in the property. Would love to come back again, perhaps even with some sunshine!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host and first class accommodation
as above
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021