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Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge.

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Living room with 50" Ultra HD TV, SkyQ & DVD player
Living Room with seating for 6 plus alcove seats for 6.
Kitchen incl. fridge, dishwasher, double electric oven, microwave, electric hob.
Kitchen / Diner. Seating for 6.
Dining area. Seating for 6. French doors to garden & garden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge.


2 Old Pound Yard is a newly refurbished sanctuary in the heart of Great Shelford, one of the most popular South Cambridgeshire villages.

Only a few miles south of Cambridge City Centre, Great Shelford has all the facilities you could possibly require, including a Train Station, Supermarkets, Pubs, Restaurants, Wine Bar, Brunch Bar and Takeaways. There are 2 park & ride sites a short drive away from the property and many cycle paths directly into the city.

Old Pound Yard is a private driveway in the High Street, Great Shelford. There is private off road parking for up to 3 cars and a private walled garden.

The house has been completely refurbished to a high standard and is fully equipped with all home comforts. Managed by the owners, who also live in the village, the house has 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to 6 people, 2 bathrooms incorporating one bath, two showers and shaver points, a living room and separate snug both equipped with wi-fi / Sky Glass TV on HD televisions, a fabulous well equipped kitchen/diner overlooking the garden and a utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

2 Old Pound Yard is a perfect home for anyone visiting Cambridge whether for business or leisure. The best of both worlds it offers close proximity to the centre of Cambridge, Addenbrookes Biomedical Campus and Cambridge University, whilst being in a lively village, close to the countryside and with all amenities on the doorstep. With Waitrose, excellent Farm Shops and rural attractions all a short drive away, it is easy to see why Great Shelford is one of the most sought after villages.

We hope to welcome you to our lovingly prepared property and to making your stay in Cambridge as comfortable as possible.



Downstairs...........
* Snug/TV room with 32" TV with Sky Glass
* Cloakroom with toilet and handbasin
* Utility room with built in Fridge/Freezer, Sink,
Washing machine & Tumble dryer
* Kitchen/Diner with built in Double electric oven, Microwave/oven, Dishwasher, Fridge & Electric Hob.
* Dining Table with seating for 6
* Living Room with 50" Sky Glass TV.

Upstairs..............
* Kingsize bedroom with fitted wardrobes
* Double bedroom with freestanding wardrobe and ensuite shower room
* Twin bedroom with built in wardrobe
* Ensuite to Double bedroom with shower cubicle, toilet and sink. Illuminated mirrored cabinet with shaver point.
* Family Bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and sink. Illuminated mirrored cabinet with shaver point.

Outside.........
* Private walled garden with patio and garden furniture
* Private parking for up to 3 cars

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children under 10
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no outdoor shoes to be worn on carpeted areas - stairs and bedrooms.
Please no hair dying and tanning applications.
There is parking for up to 3 cars. The drive is shared with one other house so please park carefully.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cambridge

Cambridge is home to this holiday home. Cambridge Junction and Scott Polar Research Institute are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, swimming and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Gog Magog Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sawston Hall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • River Cam - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Shelford Station - 7 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dao Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee House Cambridge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SmallTown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nywines Of Cambridge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. on 4 September 2024 start from NZ$530, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. located?

Situated in Cambridge, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gog Magog Golf Club and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Wandlebury Country Park and River Cam are also within 3 miles (5 km). Shelford Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

julian d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay

the best VRBO booking we have had in England so far
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Wow thank you Julian. What a compliment. So delighted you enjoyed your visit so much. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Loved our stay, well equipped, great location for Cambridge exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Thank you Rachel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ian j.

Beautiful property in a lovely quiet location

Great property, very clean and modern with all the comforts of home. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you Ian. So glad we were able to provide a comfortable base for your working week. We look forward to welcoming you again. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, very comfortable, top quality furnishings throughout.

Great stay, enjoyed exploring the area by bike. Would recommend Elise’s property to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Many thanks Steven. Glad you enjoyed your visit and had fun exploring the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Walsh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Gorgeous house, great location for getting about by all modes of Transport. Host was really great, checking in to ensure we were ok and had all we needed. Village is lovely. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much more than a ‘home from home’!

This is a superb property - very clean with high quality facilities. Very spacious inside, lovely garden and parking spaces as well. Close to shops, pub and a short drive to Cambridge and Duxford Imperial War Museum etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2021
Many thanks Claire for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your visit to our property and all the local attractions. Best wishes Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family meet up.

Fantastic house, great location with really good facilities. Lovely large garden area for eating out and barbecues. We were really pleased with the welcome pack as well. Great property, lovely host, what more can you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We had a lovely stay. House had everything we could possibly want, very good. We felt very comfortable ans plan to come back next year. Nice village with shop, pub, butcher, and baker, plus good chinese restauranr. Good access to park and ride for Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Thank you for your review Christine. I am so glad you enjoyed the house and everything the village has to offer. Do hope to welcome you again. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stat

The house is spotless and very well equipped - well furnished inside, great location for exploring Cambridge and surrounding area, Elise the host is very helpful. Overall would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Many thanks Thomas for your kind words. Thank you for your booking and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortably.

This house has everything you need for a relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Many thanks Stephen. So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki priest

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cambridge get together

A lovely property in a great position to visit cambridge and surrounding areas. Elise, the owner ,marvellous .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2020
Thank you Vicki for your kind review and apologies for the delay in responding. I hope you and your family remain well after the strange lockdown we have all faced and that we have the chance to welcome you again in better times. Kind regards. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in a most beautiful place

The house is located in a beautiful place in Cambridgeshire. Its well equipped, well organized, clean, luminous. We appreciate the garden and plentiful apple trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for visiting Cambridge.

Hard to find fault with this property which is spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend and certainly happy to return should we find ourselves visiting Cambridge again. Less than 10min drive to the park and ride for Cambridge city centre and a short walk to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Philip. (Apologies for my delayed response). So glad you enjoyed your stay and your time at Old Pound Yard. Thank you for your booking and for leaving a review. Best Wishes Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect!

an absolutely lovely property with everything we needed - gorgeous throughout. perfect area to stay to visit surrounding areas and Cambridge - thank you Elise for your hospitality for us girls for our short break
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Many thanks Claire for your review. It was lovely to welcome you and so glad you enjoyed your visit. Delighted you loved the house. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Highly recommend this beautiful property that is perfect in every way! Great communication throughout and fabulous location. Definitely 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Thank you so much Tina. Apologies for late reply. Many thanks. Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

We had the best time staying at this house for our sons wedding. The host is extremely friendly and welcomed us when we arrived. The house is brilliant and had everything you could wish for. We would thoroughly recommend if visiting Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Many thanks Roger for your lovely review and apologies for the delay in responding. So glad you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed all the house has to offer. Many thanks. Elise
Verified

8/10 Good

Sima H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

The accommodation was very well equipped, clean and hospitable. The welcome pack and the toiletries in the bathrooms was very thoughtful and kind. However, both showers needed attention and repair. Altogether very enjoyable stay and quite easy commute to the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Many thanks Sima for your feedback. Both shower cradles duly replaced - thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

christmas

delightful property. very well equipt and clean and welcoming. lovely tasteful seasonal decorations
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house to stay

We had a lovely time staying here celebrating our Sisters 50th birthday. Very clean comfortable & definitely home from home. Couldn’t fault it one bit. Elise is a wonderful host & a really friendly lady. Will definitely return Karen & family x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you for your lovely review Karen. Was l lovely to meet you and so glad you enjoyed your visit. Many thanks. Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

An enjoyable stay enhanced by the property, the village and the location. Great Shelford makes one think of the TV programmes relating to Miss Marple and the mysteries she solved. The facilities and decor found in the property were outstanding. A warm welcome and everything one needed, and more, were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Thank you Pamela and apologies for late reply. So glad you had a great stay and appreciated all the extra touches in the house. Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

29-31st May 2019

Lovely house, lovely location, lovely owner. Ample parking, everything catered for, quite private garden, will use again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Hello Adrian Thank you for your kind review and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to welcome you and be part of your very special weekend. Kind regards Elise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

There were 5 of us in total. There is plenty of room in the property & a great sized garden for the warmer months. The house has everything that you could possibly need for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you Cindy for your review. (Apologies for the delayed response). So glad you enjoyed your stay at Old Pound Yard. Thank you for your visit and for leaving a review. Best wishes Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything was perfect. Beautifully decorated. Location was great - pub with great food , supermarket, chemist - all very close. Enclosed private outdoor yard. Thanks to Elise for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Thank you Geoff for your glowing review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we’re able to enjoy the village amenities too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The property was very well presented and extremely comfortable. Elise was a terrific host - she responded to questions promptly and was very helpful upon check-in. The house was even better than the photos suggested. A very spacious property (especially the garden) whilst close to the sights of Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments Deanne. I am so glad you enjoyed our lovely sanctuary and it was a pleasure to part of your trip to Cambridge. Elise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed…

A ‘home from home’ in lovely Great Shelford with a kind host, helped to make a brief stay in Cambridge for an important appointment much more bearable and I would recommend it as a fantastic base for anyone planning to visit Cambridge for work, holiday or anything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Thank you Rowena for your lovely review and apologies for the delayed response. So glad you had a great stay and enjoyed all the house and the village have to offer. Best wishes Elise

About the host

Hosted by Elise

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We have lived in Great Shelford since 2001 and live very close to this holiday rental. We work from home so are usually around to help guests with any queries. We really want you to enjoy the house and the area and leave feeling pampered and refreshed after your stay.

Why they chose this property

We love our Old Pound Yard house. Although in the centre of this busy village it is set back from the road and is a peaceful, calm sanctuary. Prior to refurbishing the house completely as a holiday home, we rented it as a long term let and our previous tenants all fell in love with its space and tranquility.

What makes this property unique

Old Pound Yard is walking distance to local supermarkets, pubs, a station, bus stops, restaurants, a park and recreation ground, takeaways, bakery, butchers, chemist and library - to name but a few local amenities. The house has private off road parking for up to 3 cars, right outside the front door. There is a lovely walled garden and french doors from the living room and dining room onto the patio. Another unique factor is the artwork around the house which is all painted by local artist Astrig Akseralian, Elise's sister - and if anything grabs your attention all the paintings are available for sale !

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