10/10 Excellent
Kathryn V.
1 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathryn V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Stylish cottages, countryside views, wood burning hot tubs, 20 mins to Cambridge
Cottage in Royston with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Royston, GB-CAM
- Place, Croydon Village Hall4 min drive
- Place, Arrington Village Gardens6 min drive
- Place, Wimpole Estate10 min drive
- Airport, Cambridge (CBG)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
King bedroom
1 King Bed
King bedroom
1 King Bed
King bedroom
1 King Bed
King bedroom
1 King Bed
King bedroom
1 King Bed
Smaller king room
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stylish cottages, countryside views, wood burning hot tubs, 20 mins to Cambridge
Alice Barn, Lily Barn, Matilda Studio and The Sheringham Hut are among a series of barn conversions.
Each main barn has its own unique name, character and style, with 2 king bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an open plan living area and kitchen. Matilda Studio offers open plan living and sleeping with one king bed, while The Sheringham Hut provides a contemporary glamping space with one king bed (sharing facilities with Lily Barn). Lily Barn has a large table that can seat 10 people and a larger living space in which to congregate as a group. Request our trestle table for more seating space.
You will have private use of two wood burning hot tubs, which sit within semi enclosed gardens outside Lily and Alice Barns. These hot tubs have gorgeous countryside views across open farmland, and offer some privacy due to the their garden locations. A rustic BBQ, fire pit and covered dutch barn with picnic bench seating, allow for a wonderful alfresco experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that our minimum stay requirement from June - August is 3 nights (Friday - Monday) plus Christmas/ NYE/ BHs. The good news is that it's cheaper to book 3 nights directly than to book 2 nights via Airbnb! Contact us if you have any questions regarding this.
We have 2 single pull out beds that can be added on request - we charge £50 per night for an extra person. Please request at least 1 week ahead of check in.
A pre-payment hold will be taken on your credit card to act as a security deposit before you check in. You will only be charged if damage is caused.
Please note that if you book through this listing, you will be sharing some facilities with another group; this includes the BBQ & fire pit.
Please see our Ts&Cs regarding pets and contact us if you wish to bring a dog.
If you want exclusive use, please see our listing for the entire property sleeping 24 people.
Each main barn has its own unique name, character and style, with 2 king bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an open plan living area and kitchen. Matilda Studio offers open plan living and sleeping with one king bed, while The Sheringham Hut provides a contemporary glamping space with one king bed (sharing facilities with Lily Barn). Lily Barn has a large table that can seat 10 people and a larger living space in which to congregate as a group. Request our trestle table for more seating space.
You will have private use of two wood burning hot tubs, which sit within semi enclosed gardens outside Lily and Alice Barns. These hot tubs have gorgeous countryside views across open farmland, and offer some privacy due to the their garden locations. A rustic BBQ, fire pit and covered dutch barn with picnic bench seating, allow for a wonderful alfresco experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that our minimum stay requirement from June - August is 3 nights (Friday - Monday) plus Christmas/ NYE/ BHs. The good news is that it's cheaper to book 3 nights directly than to book 2 nights via Airbnb! Contact us if you have any questions regarding this.
We have 2 single pull out beds that can be added on request - we charge £50 per night for an extra person. Please request at least 1 week ahead of check in.
A pre-payment hold will be taken on your credit card to act as a security deposit before you check in. You will only be charged if damage is caused.
Please note that if you book through this listing, you will be sharing some facilities with another group; this includes the BBQ & fire pit.
Please see our Ts&Cs regarding pets and contact us if you wish to bring a dog.
If you want exclusive use, please see our listing for the entire property sleeping 24 people.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
£35 fee for a dog
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Royston
Located in Royston, this cottage is in a rural area. Whaddon Golf Centre and Cambridge Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Henry Smith Playing Fields and Scott Polar Research Institute. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Whipple Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Royston, GB-CAM
What's nearby
- Croydon Village Hall - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- Arrington Village Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
- Pickering Woods - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
- Orwell Clunch Pit - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
- Wimpole Estate - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- The Old Rectory Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Pear Tree - 10 min drive
- The Hoops - 9 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Cathy Harper
Clopton Courtyard is a small family run business, run by Cathy and Duncan.
Why they chose this property
There are some great places to eat and drink within a 10 minute drive from Clopton Courtyard; our favourites being The Willow Tree in Bourne and The Royal Oak in Barrington. If you're after a nice cafe, head to Flock Cafe at Burwash Manor or Stove Cafe in Bourne. Our top places to visit are Wimpole Hall, which has beautiful grounds to explore and is only a 5 minute drive, and Burwash Manor a little boutique shopping village, with cafe, spa and lots of cute shops. The best place by far of course is historic Cambridge, which is just a 20 minute drive. There are lots of activities, pubs, restaurants, cafes and parks to explore so please contact us for more information on this. For local walks, The Clopton Way can be accessed from across the road. It's an ancient bridal way, which takes you all the way to Wimpole Hall, with stunning views across the fields. Guests can have a short stop over at The Wood Grill Pub on the way. Guests can also access a lovely public walk by heading out through the fields at the back of the property. Please contact us for more information.
What makes this property unique
Clopton Courtyard is set in the midst of the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. The six barns have been built with an eco conscience, with timber frame structures and recycled building materials. They are also fuelled by a biomass boiler using renewable energy (which keeps the underfloor heating toasty warm).
Each main barn has its own unique name, character and style, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an open plan living area and kitchen. Matilda Studio offers open plan living and sleeping, while The Sheringham Hut provides a contemporary glamping space. There is also plenty of outdoor space in which to venture and relax, with lovely undisturbed views of the open countryside. You can sit and watch the horses in the livery next door or read a book in the sun trap courtyard.
With Cambridge only 12 miles away (20 minute drive), it is easy access into the centre by car for those wishing to explore this historic city, whilst also looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday or work environment, or somewhere lovely to celebrate a special occasion. There is also plenty to do locally including Burwash Manor, Wimpole Hall and lots of tasty gastro pubs a drive away. With The Wood Grill Pub and Crane's cider tastings also accessible by foot along country paths.
Clopton Courtyard is fully equipped for those looking for self catering accommodation but who want a little bit of extra luxury and peace. What makes this place special is the unique nature of the interiors, which have been designed to provide premium accommodation in a rural setting. Whether a bath in the bedroom, beautiful sliding barn doors, or a huge bathroom, there is something to suit everyones' tastes and requirements
Each main barn has its own unique name, character and style, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an open plan living area and kitchen. Matilda Studio offers open plan living and sleeping, while The Sheringham Hut provides a contemporary glamping space. There is also plenty of outdoor space in which to venture and relax, with lovely undisturbed views of the open countryside. You can sit and watch the horses in the livery next door or read a book in the sun trap courtyard.
With Cambridge only 12 miles away (20 minute drive), it is easy access into the centre by car for those wishing to explore this historic city, whilst also looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday or work environment, or somewhere lovely to celebrate a special occasion. There is also plenty to do locally including Burwash Manor, Wimpole Hall and lots of tasty gastro pubs a drive away. With The Wood Grill Pub and Crane's cider tastings also accessible by foot along country paths.
Clopton Courtyard is fully equipped for those looking for self catering accommodation but who want a little bit of extra luxury and peace. What makes this place special is the unique nature of the interiors, which have been designed to provide premium accommodation in a rural setting. Whether a bath in the bedroom, beautiful sliding barn doors, or a huge bathroom, there is something to suit everyones' tastes and requirements
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