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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop

"The Cottage" is a spacious bungalow sat in the the grounds of our house on the edge of the village. Secluded and spacious it is the ideal place for a break. It benefits from being close to a shop and pubs serving good food while maintaining a very rural setting. Offering a high standard of accommodation for families and couples alike. The large living room allows space for everyone whatever the weather while the lovely garden offers a real sense of being in the countryside, you might even be lucky and get a visit from one of the local Muntjac Deers! The historic city of Cambridge is only 17mls away and the beautiful Ely cathedral is 15mls. There are many nature and bird reserves locally and easy access to the river for those who enjoy spending time on the water. A picnic bag is available for those planning a day out and the property benefits from free wifi/internet connection.

Property manager

Mrs Lyn Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

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  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Raptor Foundation - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Cambridge - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 26 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 24 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's St Ives - Bramley Road - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Haywain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Cakes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flaming Wok - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop located?

This family-friendly St Ives vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pike & Eel Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Raptor Foundation and Somersham Local Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
The Cottage is well appointed, in a good position with a lovely garden. It is ideally situated for visiting St Ives, Cambridge, Ely and Wicken Fen. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
A beautiful cottage with a homely feel. Has everything you need for a weekend or a month. We loved our stay here and the local pub has fantastic food and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for hosting us Lyn and Eric
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paulette B.

tranquility
Wonderful, clean, well equipped and peaceful. The house and gardens are extremely private. We really enjoyed our stay and used the house as a base to attend our son's wedding. We were able to host guests and have quiet time to ourselves. Lyn was extremely helpful and not intrusive all was perfect Perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a peaceful location
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage! The accommodation was spacious and very clean.The living room was comfortable, and opens onto a large garden. We only met Lyn briefly when we arrived, but she was very welcoming, and we were always able to contact her via email if we needed to. Needingworth itself is quite small, but St Ives is only a few minutes away. Cambridge, Ely and Wicken Fen are all about 30 mins drive. A great place to stay if you enjoy peace and quiet and would like to explore the Cambridge area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN D.

EXCELLENT PROPERTY
The property was excellent in every way , very clean and well furnished. Warm welcome by the owner. We were well impressed with the Park and Ride into Cambridge from near by St Ives using the guided "Bus Way" .We will certainly be back next year for our Holiday and would recommend it to other people. Robin and Jean Day. North Lincolnshire
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN D.

Second visit
This is our second time of staying at "The Cottage" and we are never disappointed with the presentation of the bungalow, it is kept to a very high standard and it is just like coming home each time we come to stay. Lyn makes you feel that you are on holiday but she is near by if you require any help. We are unable to return in 2017 but hope to return in 2018 for another holiday and if the weather is as good as we have had this year then we shall once again enjoy our stay at the Cottage. Robin and Jean Day

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine W.

Beautiful property clean,well decorated, comfortable, very well equipped and quiet location
We would recommend this property 100% for its quality and amazing location , its includes all the the things that make it not only a house but a home from home. The minute you walk through the door you know your stay is going to be an enjoyable experience, and the owner was there to answer any questions you may have about both the house or info about the surrounding area . She proved to be so friendly and helpful especially when I needed company when worried about my husband who'd had a major op at Papworth Hospital a 20 mins drive away . The nearest large supermarket is only 5 mins drive and nearby St Ives is a beautiful bustling market town and of course the park and ride for Cambridge is 10 mins drive away . So for me a perfect property, perfect location wonderful welcome Thank you Lyn
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming Cottage
Lovely house in beautiful surroundings. Garden is just lovely and it’s so very private. In nice rural area with very easy access to larger towns and many National Trust buildings to enjoy. Would definitely stay there again if ever in the area. Very much appreciated the bottle of wine and the cookies left for us by the owners, Lyn and Eric who were so very nice and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great location
Brilliant- house had everything that we needed and Lyn was super helpful. The garden is marvellous and the village has tennis courts and table tennis tables and a great park for kids ( plus a shop and two pubs). Easy to get into Cambridge and the guided bus was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage to stay for a family or a group up to six persons.
We had a real good time at the cottage and around of it ist everything you May need. London, Cambridge and Birmingham are easily to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely home, lovely garden. Warm welcome. Nice stay. Thank you for having us. Mooi huis, mooie tuin. Een warm welkom. Een goed verblijf. Bedankt dat wij hier mochten verblijven.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place at comfortable distance from Cambridge.
Lyn was very helpful and assisted in every imaginable way. I very much regret that I couldn't spend more time in the lovely garden.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large cottage in quiet location
This bungalow is very spacious but in need of some TLC. The garden has many trees which in our opinion are in need of a visit from an arborist. They cut out a lot of light to the property. Unfortunately whilst we were there , we had quite a lot of rain overnight which overflowed the gutters and noisily dropped on the window sill. The owner did come round and did his best to fix it . The location is very good for exploring the area, lots to do within an hour or so drive , the cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The Cottage and wonderful garden had everything we needed and more! We were comfortable even during the 40°C heatwave. It was a great base to explore the area and very handy for Cambridge. Many thanks to owner Lyn for advice and very thoughtfully and well appointed cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for area
Our stay at Lyn and Eric’s place was the perfect accommodation for our family of five. The house is very spacious, we were all able to have a space to go to for some time alone. It was great to have two toilets and a huge full bathroom. The kitchen is supplied with everything you need to cook and store groceries. The garden is absolutely beautiful and great for a tea or coffee and to sit out in the sun. The area is beautiful with close proximity to shops and restaurants and nature preserves to explore. Obviously, Cambridge is not too far. Overall, when we are able to return to visit our family and friends we hope to reserve the Cottage again. Thank you Lyn and Eric.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona briscoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with beautiful gardens
Had the most amazing time staying in this beautiful house. Lyn was a fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely be staying again and recommending to my friends and family. Thank you Lyn for a truly memorable getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week away from it all
A comfortable, spacious bungalow that had an equally spacious garden in which wildlife was a feature - birds and the occasional grey squirrel, all located in a quite village.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful two weeks
The cottage was a perfect place for my father and I stay during our two weeks in the area. It was clean, quiet, and the perfect size. Lyn was attentive and kind.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well needed break
We needed a quiet and relaxing week away and that is exactly what The Cottage provided. Spacious, peaceful and very comfortable with a lovely surrounding garden. Several good places to eat nearby and interesting places to visit within easy reach. Very pleased with our choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

helen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; comfortable and cosy property
This property is in a great location for exploring the Fen region including Ely and Cambridge. The village has a well stocked shop and access to fenland walks and a marina (with accompanying seals). There are some beautiful nearby villages and access to some wonderfully interesting walks. It's well worth hiring a boat to explore the waterways. The property has a lovely, large and private garden and the house is very comfortable and well appointed, providing everything you need (particularly within the kitchen) for making you feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in perfect location for traveling to Cambridge, St Ives, Ely, Newmarket
Had a wonderful week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding holiday property
The cottage is a large, spacious , clean and comfortable bungalow. The owners are lovely people and a pleasure to deal with.We found it an ideal place for touring this part of Cambridgeshire. The local pub is within walking distance and is an absolute gem. It serves fantastic food at sensible prices. We are already planning a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would need
What a great place to stay, great location with access to anywhere. Plenty of restaurants within easy reach. Cottage itself is very comfortable and has plenty of space. The gardens are superb we saw a deer in the early morning and a fox in the late evening, great place just to sit and relax. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Accommodation
Very spacious comfortable accommodation in a good location for Cambridge and surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious and quiet
We had to wait for a house sale to go through in the area so this place was perfect. Lovely area and Lyn was really friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021