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Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge

Holiday home in Royston with kitchen and patio

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Little Barn patio area
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Little Barn shower and living area
Litlle Barn shower en suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wimpole Estate
  • Place, University of Cambridge
  • Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge

Private parking area for your car (with additional parking on Town Green Road). EV charge point. Key box (code and instructions available prior to arrival). Own entrance door.

Attractive, compact, light, newly converted barn adjacent to Cakebreade Cottage. The barn overlooks delightful gardens. The village of Orwell is surrounded by the countryside of South Cambridgeshire including many walks from Little Barn - including to Wimpole Hall, a National Trust estate with 3,000 acres of parkland. Great gastro pub within easy walking distance, well stocked village shop and even an excellent hairdresser.

The barn has high spec decor throughout with a queen sized bed and ensuite shower facilities. There is an adjoining oak conservatory with 2 arm chairs & coffee tables. Within the barn there is a bespoke larder cupboard containing an integral fridge (+ small freezer compartment) microwave, coffee & tea making equipment, crockery, cutlery, butler’s sink plus all continental breakfast provisions. Hair dryer, full length mirror, toiletries, towels, iron and ironing board, sewing kit, first aid kit provided. Smoke and carbon dioxide alarms, fire extinguisher, umbrellas, torch and even wellington boots.

The property is centrally heated. There is a tower fan + remote control for air con. Shutters and curtains help to keep the barn warm or cool depending on weather conditions. Everything is to boutique hotel standard. Outside there is a private terrace overlooking the garden with seating, table and garden umbrella.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Royston

Located in Royston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Scott Polar Research Institute and The Polar Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Road and Cambridge Market Square. Whipple Museum of the History of Science and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orwell, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wimpole Estate - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Shepreth Station - 11 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hoops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lalbagh - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hot Numbers Roastery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Orwell Clunch Pit and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wimpole Estate and Arrington Village Gardens. Serpentine Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Verity tilleard-haines

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artist & gardener - pre retirement raised money for the arts in UK and USA. Spent majority of adult life living in central London before moving to delightful historic Cakebreade Cottage. Have some of my family in nearby village including 3 grandchildren and some in Northern Spain with my grandson .

Why they chose this property

Calm quiet charming historic setting attractive village close to Wimpole Hall (1.8 miles) - beautiful National Trust estate with great walks, gardens & historic farm. Yet the property is just a few miles from Cambridge with all its amenities. Good train services : Cambridge to London via Liverpool Street or Kings Cross- approximately 52 minutes/ Royston to Kings Cross 38 minutes. Stansted AirPort 41 minutes. Little Barn is near to many other attractive villages and the south west Cambridgeshire countryside is on the end of the chalk hills of the Chilterns.

What makes this property unique

Stylish/contemporary in a historic settling.

Self contained/well equipped/attractive contemporary décor, overlooking pretty secluded garden. Peaceful yet near all the amenities and history of Cambridge, historic Duxford Imperial War Museum, stately homes: Wimpole, Anglesey Abbey, Audley End, Hatfield House, Madingley Hall. Norfolk & Suffolk only a hour’s drive away. Many nearby gastro pubs including The Chequers in Orwell (walkable).
North Norfolk coast one and a half hours away. Good cycling countryside.

Languages:

English, French

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