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Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access

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Smart TV, books, stereo
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access

The space
You'll enjoy walking into this light & airy two-bedroom cottage. Five miles from the historic Cathedral City of Ely and offering fabulous views across open countryside, Oak Cottage offers you warm and contemporary open plan living.

With two king-size beds and it's very own enclosed garden and patio, Oak is the perfect place for a group of friends or a family of four looking for a rural retreat.

Stored for your convenience, there is salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee, toilet roll, soap, bin liners, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets.

We provide all bed linen and super soft towels, for all guests.

It comes with is very own private garden with outdoor furniture and a BBQ is available by prior request, providing a lovely area for relaxing in this scenic Fenland location. We have four properties at Gravel Farm, all of which can be booked together, sleeping a total of 18 people, plus space for cots.

Ocado (Waitrose), Sainsbury’s and Tesco deliver directly to Oak Cottage, so you can order your shopping with delivery on your arrival.

Guest access
As a guest at Oak Cottage, you will have access to all areas of the cottage and private garden, as well as parts of the neighbouring farm, river & riverbank. You’re also able to launch your canoe or boat for free from the local marina a mile away.

Other things to note
If you would like any the second bedroom made into a twin, please let us know prior to your arrival, as they are set as king-sized as standard.

You will be required to pay a £200 security deposit prior to your arrival, we will contact you to take your card details over the phone. These will be held on our secure banking application as a security deposit and your card will not be charged, but the hold means that you won’t be able to access these funds until the hold is released.

If you are bringing dogs, we must be made aware of this before your stay and an additional security deposit of £50 per dog is required.

A BBQ is only available by prior request.

We can provide a travel cot & high chair by prior request.

We can also provide an adjustable height shower chair should you require this, again please inform us on booking.

Property manager

Gravel Farm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ely, England

What's nearby

  • Stretham Old Engine - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Wisbech - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 19 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Kings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cutter Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Stretham Old Engine and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve and Ely City Golf Club. Oliver Cromwell's House and Wisbech are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ulla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat and close to amenities
Very nice accomodations, good size bed rooms, great bathroom, kitchen with all you need. Everything clean and neat. Nice secluded garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really loved the cottage, had everything you needed, would definitely recommend to anyone and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Accommodation
Oak Cottage was really nice , spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The property was ideally situated for visiting Cambridge and Ely. Rachel the owner was a superb host and most helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021