Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire is a historic and picturesque county in England known for its university city, fenland landscapes, and cultural heritage with good transport links and diverse outdoor and cultural attractions.

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Fletland Holiday Hamlet - Fletland Mill

This accommodation is a charming water mill conversion situated alongside the River Glen, set within extensive grounds with tranquil countryside views including horses and llamas, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with historic character.

The Dower House

The Dower House is a spacious and elegant Grade II listed farmhouse situated in a countryside setting, ideal for large families or groups seeking a private retreat with scenic surroundings and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Stradsett Hall

Stradsett Hall is a historic house in Stradsett near Downham Market offering a beautiful wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces including barns, chapel, house rooms, and gardens. It provides guest parking and caters to civil and religious ceremonies, with entry requiring payment even for Historic Houses members.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 7

Countryside stone cottages in the Nene Valley providing accommodation for up to 10 guests, featuring ground floor wheelchair accessible facilities, shared indoor heated pool, private parking, and family-friendly amenities.

Near The Prebendal Manor

The Prebendal Manor in Northamptonshire is a Grade I-listed historic manor house dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Visitors can enjoy owner-led tours of the house, 16th-century dovecote, tithe barn, and gardens featuring medieval plant selections, with tea and cakes served in the tithe barn.

The Holt

A homely riverside holiday property set within 3 acres of lawned grounds alongside the River Glen, featuring private patio, shared tennis court, and tranquil countryside surroundings with nearby village amenities.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 9

A countryside cottage in the Nene Valley offering accommodation for 4 guests with 2 bedrooms, wheelchair-accessible features, shared heated indoor swimming pool, private parking, pet allowance, and outdoor sitting areas.

2 miles from Elton Hall

Elton Hall gardens offer visitors expansive historic parkland with formal Edwardian gardens, an orangery, lily pond, and notable topiary, nestled alongside the River Nene. The site features a restored garden awarded for its design and includes plant sales and refreshments.

Near Barton Bendish Hall

Barton Bendish Hall is an early 20th century Odd Fellows Hall in Norfolk, serving the local community and accessible by private pre-arranged tours only.

3 miles from Sketching in the spaces; A Place at the table

15 Oct (next Thursday)

An after-hours still-life sketching session in Oxburgh Hall’s Drawing Room, using silver and glass tableware from the collection as inspiration. Basic sketching materials are available, though the session is not taught by an artist.

Near Queensgate Peterborough

Queensgate shopping centre is a large indoor retail complex in the heart of Peterborough, featuring over 100 stores, ample parking, a bus station, and a recently opened 10-screen IMAX cinema, providing a comprehensive shopping and leisure experience.

East View

This spacious bungalow in the village of Shouldham offers accommodation for four guests on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a shower room, set in a quiet residential area with views of rolling fields and a pretty church, surrounded by historical sites and nature reserves.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 8

A peaceful rural cottage in the Nene Valley offering ground-floor wheelchair accessible accommodation with two bedrooms, suitable for up to four guests and one pet with an on-site heated indoor swimming pool, private parking, and garden space.

2 miles from Elton Hall & Gardens

Elton Hall & Gardens is a historic country house in Cambridgeshire featuring a significant art collection and beautifully restored gardens with a Gothic orangery. Visitors can explore the indoor house exhibits and extensive accessible gardens, with refreshment available at the on-site cafe.

Windy Roost Lodge

This detached countryside property offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic uninterrupted views, suitable for up to six guests including one small dog, featuring a ground-floor open plan living area and a seating patio for outdoor relaxation.

The Old Butcher's Shop

This is a traditional rural cottage nestled in the village of Wereham offering a peaceful setting with village green and duck pond, suitable for families and guests seeking a stylish and self-contained countryside retreat with scenic walking nearby and a pub serving good food within easy walking distance.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 2

This countryside cottage offers ground-floor accessible accommodation with a private enclosed garden and shared use of an indoor heated swimming pool within a peaceful rural setting in the Nene Valley.

3 miles from Southwick Hall

Southwick Hall is an English manor house showcasing architectural styles from the 14th to 19th centuries, retaining much of its medieval layout and history tied to three families over centuries. Visitors can explore the house and its historical evolution with notable alterations and additions.

3 miles from Burghley House

Burghley House is a grand 16th-century Elizabethan stately home in Lincolnshire featuring magnificent State Rooms, historic art collections, extensive gardens, and adventure play areas for children. Visitors can explore both indoor historical interiors and outdoor parkland with deer and landscaped vistas, alongside facilities including a café and picnic spots.

The Sett

A peaceful single-bedroom barn conversion located alongside the River Glen with a private patio, lawned garden, and open views across fields and river, set within 3 acres of grounds in a rural setting near Stamford and Peterborough.

Nene Valley Cottages - Len Cottage

A comfortable ground-floor rural cottage in Northamptonshire with views over rolling countryside, on a working farm near market towns and historic sites, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat with access to natural surroundings.

The Roost

The Roost is a 3-bedroom accommodation set in a peaceful rural setting alongside the River Glen, offering ensuite bedrooms, a lawned garden with patio, and access to extensive grounds including riverside walks and a tennis court.

Westward House

Westward House is a large 8000 sqft historic manor house set on two acres of land near Ramsey, suitable for large families or groups, featuring multiple bedrooms, reception and living rooms, games room, and an enclosed garden with on-site parking.

2 miles from Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse is a 15th-century Gothic gatehouse ruin in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into the historic Benedictine abbey that was dissolved in 1537.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 6

A countryside retreat in the Nene Valley offering a stone cottage with ground-floor living space, wheelchair accessible facilities, and private decking, suitable for groups up to 10 guests.

3 miles from Apethorpe Palace

Apethorpe Palace is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Northamptonshire, known for its historic royal connections to James I and Elizabeth I, exquisite state rooms, and centuries of architectural evolution. Visitors can explore the palace through pre-booked tours in summer months, experiencing a significant example of English heritage and royal history.

3 miles from Wrest Park

Wrest Park is a Grade I listed country estate in Bedfordshire featuring a historic English country house with early Rococo Revival interiors and extensive formal gardens with notable landscaping by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor formal gardens, with the estate also serving as a filming location for various productions.

Located in Shefford

Shefford is a historic market town in Bedfordshire, England, known for its historic market, local shops, cultural heritage, and community facilities. It hosts a blend of historic and modern amenities in a walkable town centre with local public transport connections.

Casewick Retreats - The Barn

This accommodation is a barn conversion set in peaceful countryside near the Lincolnshire and Rutland border, offering a homely and cosy retreat surrounded by natural landscapes and historic attractions, ideal for family and multi-generational stays.

The Den

A peaceful barn conversion on the ground floor with open plan living, overlooking the River Glen and set in rural grounds with lawned gardens, patio, and shared tennis court, suitable for a small group or family up to 2 guests.

Pam's Plaice

A semi-detached family cottage located in the Cambridgeshire village of Offord D’Arcy near Godmanchester and Cambridge, featuring a garden and scenic surroundings with local historic and outdoor attractions.

Decoy Lakes

Decoy Lakes is a peaceful countryside retreat in the Cambridgeshire Fens, set around 11 lakes and offering a natural setting ideal for anglers and groups seeking nature and relaxation.

Riverside

Riverside is a spacious and peaceful holiday home in the countryside, suitable for large families and groups, offering a homely and comfortable atmosphere with access to a private lake and garden.

2 miles from Ouse Washes

Ouse Washes is the UK's largest washland nature reserve, rich in birdlife including wintering waterfowl and breeding waders, featuring accessible nature trails, multiple hides, a visitor centre with basic refreshments, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy a peaceful outdoor wildlife experience.

The Warren

A detached holiday home situated next to the River Glen with private outdoor space, suitable for families and pet-friendly, offering a peaceful countryside setting with river views and shared access to a tennis court.

Rookery Waters - Hare Lodge

This detached lakeside lodge is situated within a peaceful rural working farm environment, offering scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere with direct access to a private fishing lake and family-friendly accommodation for up to 4 guests.

3 miles from Johnsons of Old Hurst

Johnsons of Old Hurst is a family-owned zoo and farm shop in Old Hurst, Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a chance to see a variety of animals and enjoy local farm produce in a rural setting.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 4

This countryside escape in the Nene Valley offers a peaceful and family-friendly retreat with wheelchair-accessible ground-floor facilities, set in a charming stone cottage around a picturesque courtyard surrounded by rolling countryside.

Hall Farm

An 18th Century detached grade II listed farmhouse set in rural countryside with large gardens and exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna, suitable for large families or groups, with historic character and access to local attractions.

3 miles from Longthorpe Tower

Longthorpe Tower is a 14th-century medieval tower in Longthorpe, Peterborough, famous for its rare and well-preserved medieval wall paintings. The tower offers visitors insight into medieval life and art in a historic stone structure owned by English Heritage.

3 miles from The Lodge

The Lodge nature reserve in Sandy, Bedfordshire offers extensive heathland and woodland habitats where visitors can see rare wildlife including Nightjars and Natterjack Toads. The site features several nature trails, an accessible visitor centre, café, shop, and a popular playground, making it ideal for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

Located in Biggleswade

Biggleswade is a historic market town in Bedfordshire, England, featuring a walkable town centre with historic sites, local markets, and community events. It is accessible by train and served by local public transport.

River Meadow Retreat

This is a luxury glamping pod set on the edge of a working farm in the peaceful village of Hilgay, Norfolk, offering a stylish and comfortable countryside retreat with wraparound decking and private hot tub.

Dovecote

The accommodation is a uniquely converted dovecote with high ceilings and luxurious finishes, located in a peaceful rural village setting near the historic town of Wisbech, offering a private courtyard garden and hot tub for relaxation.

Jack's Cottage

Jack's Cottage is a cosy limestone terraced cottage located in rural Lincolnshire, offering a homely and peaceful stay suitable for couples or small families with pets, surrounded by scenic countryside and close to historic and natural attractions.

Near Priest's House, Easton on the Hill

Priest's House is a 15th-century historic building showcasing fascinating local architecture and a museum dedicated to Easton's industrial past and slate mining history.

3 miles from Peckover House and Garden

Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Near Denny Abbey

Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire feature historic medieval abbey ruins alongside a museum showcasing local farming history with indoor and outdoor exhibits, a café, and educational activities.

2 miles from Fowlmere

Fowlmere Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven in farmland featuring diverse habitats like reedbeds, fen, and a rare chalk stream, ideal for spotting various birds and wildlife along accessible trails and hides.

2 miles from Netherhall Manor

Netherhall Manor is a restored manor house with a rare plant collection in a walled garden, offering guided tours, an indoor piano recital, and tea service. The garden features old-fashioned flowers and rare Tudor plants, with seasonal highlights throughout the year.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 1

This countryside stone cottage nestled in the Nene Valley provides a peaceful retreat with ground-floor wheelchair accessible accommodation and a private enclosed garden, surrounded by rolling countryside scenery.

Algwen Cabin

This warm and inviting pet-friendly cabin is set in a rural location offering a peaceful retreat immersed in nature with a cosy wooden interior and an enclosed garden.

Lily Pad Cottages - Lily Pad 5

This countryside stone cottage offers ground-floor accommodation with wheelchair accessibility, a shared indoor heated swimming pool, a private enclosed garden with outdoor seating, and a peaceful rural setting ideal for family and group stays.

Log Cabin

This two-bedroom log cabin in the peaceful village of Guyhirn offers a countryside retreat perfect for families, friends, or couples, with tranquil surroundings in the Cambridgeshire Fens near historic towns and nature reserves.

Sunnyfields

A stylish two-bedroom lodge located on the grounds of Cambridge Golf Club, featuring scenic views over the golf course and access to shared spa and leisure facilities, offering a peaceful and romantic countryside setting.

2 miles from Longstowe Hall

Longstowe Hall features magnificent Edwardian gardens with seasonal flower displays and historic parkland, complemented by a squash court cafe serving local dishes. Visitors can explore expansive gardens, ancient woodland, lakes, and enjoy wheelchair accessible paths with some uneven terrain.

3 miles from parkrun

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A weekly community 5k at Wimpole Estate where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The event takes place on Saturday mornings and has no time limit.

Croft Farm - The Farmhouse

A charming five-bedroom farmhouse in the peaceful village of Thornhaugh blending rustic character with modern comfort, set in scenic countryside ideal for family gatherings and rural escapes.