In a secluded rural setting, The Cottage offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. Its large living room is perfect for relaxing while the lovely garden creates a sense of being in the countryside, where you might even spot local Muntjac Deers! With free WiFi/internet connection, picnic bag available and close proximity to Cambridge city, Ely cathedral nature reserves.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms126 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 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
Laundry facilities
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 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
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in St Ives, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Cromwell Museum and Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall. Travelling with kids? Consider One Leisure St Ives, or check out an event or a game at Fenner's. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our St Ives travel guide
Is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop located?
This family-friendly St Ives holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.3 mi (2 km) from Overcote Fen Wildlife Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of One Leisure St Ives and Raptor Foundation. Somersham Local Nature Reserve and Somersham Pocket Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop Reviews
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A perfect location for our young family for a stay over Christmas, with plenty space and private garden views. Lyn is an excellent host, and the Cottage is a wonderfully presented property. Everything we needed was provided. We had a very comfortable stay and hope to return in future.
Very well equipped, comfortable house with beautiful garden.The host was friendly and very helpful .We were happy to be left to get on with our hoilday knowing we could contact them anytime.We really liked the area around St Ives , great for walks and bike rides.The park and ride next to the guided bus route into Cambridge was so well organised.
We stayed at the Cottage- a lovely place in a quiet neighborhood. Lyn was an amazing host- even left us a bottle of wine and cake as a welcome gift. We didn’t cook during our stay, but the kitchen seemed very well equipped. Bed and linens were very comfortable and the cottage was very clean. Our favorite part about this place was the private garden. We would love to stay here again!
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!
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
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.
We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely home whilst visiting our family in England (we live in the USA) Lyn & Eric were lovely & made sure our stay was great,nothing was too much trouble. The house itself is a great size & worked perfectly for us, our Daughter & Granddaughter & the beautiful garden was perfect to host our family who came to visit us. There was lots of wildlife too, which we love. All in all the perfect location. We will definitely visit again & highly recommend this place
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!
Another fabulous stay with Lyn and Eric. The Cottage is our home away from home. It’s so homely, peaceful and has everything you need for a weekend getaway or a month. Can’t wait to return all the way from Australia
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.
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.
Frank R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paulette B.
15 Jul 2016
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!
Paulette B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ROBIN D.
14 Sept 2015
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
ROBIN D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ROBIN D.
17 Sept 2016
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
ROBIN D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathrine W.
24 Mar 2018
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.