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High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

Family-friendly holiday home in Cambridge

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The Bull Pen: easy parking, tranquil meadowland view and good WiFi (70mb/s)
Open plan living area.
Dinning table in the open plan living area.
Single oven with induction hob and microwave.
Seating for 6 with Smart TV and LED flame effect electric fire.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Cambridge, ENG
  • Place, Wysing Arts Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arrington Village Gardens, Wimpole Estate, and Croydon Village Hall. University of Cambridge and Orwell Clunch Pit are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lodging- cannot say enough about how great this place was! Even with no AC there was lots of air circulation that kept things very pleasant - we didn’t even need the fans provided in each room. Kids loved seeing the cattle and accommodation was very quiet but close to what you might need. Recommended pubs were also very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

jane a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful barn conversion, well stocked and functional kitchen, a beautiful area and the host is very accommodating. Could not get better,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

Samantha O.

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Fabulous

Had a lovely stay with family for a post Christmas and birthday get together.Accommodation was amazing with everything we needed.Highly recommend, thanks Sally
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Paul N.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Great retreat, with plenty nearby

This property is set in the delightful village of Bourn, with an easy walk to the farm shop and the Willow Tree pub, both of which are worth a visit. The Bull Pen sits facing the field and a magnificent oak tree sits in full view. The sunset from the garden area entices you to use the outside space, which is as well equipped as the house - very cosy. The house is finished to a high standard and the kitchen has everything you need to cook at home if you choose to do so. Good beds and bed linen. All bathrooms are a good size and the hot water never ran out. The bedroom on the first floor is accessed by a very tight spiral staircase that goes directly into the bedroom, so you can hear all movement via the hallway. This was fine for us, but maybe worth considering dependant on who you plan to share the house with. Sally is a fantastic host with just the right balance of being available and leaving you to enjoy your time there. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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