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

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Verity tilleard-haines

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Orwell, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wimpole Estate - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Cambridge - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Meldreth Station - 9 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hot Numbers Roastery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers, Fowlmere - ‬10 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.

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Orwell Clunch Pit and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wimpole Estate and Arrington Village Gardens. Serpentine Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very comfortable. Although I didn’t use it the local pub has a good reputation and there is a local Nisa. The continental breakfast provision was excellent. Limited cooking capability but fine if you are ok with microwavable meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Barn Orwell
Absolutely wonderful. Would recommend highly and really look forward to coming back.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Put the cherry on the cake for our visit to Grandson BoBert’s 1st B’day. Thank you Verity. H
Fantastic. Memorable. Hope to visit again H
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We stayed here for two nights. From the moment we opened the door it had the wow factor. The room was clean, homely and very cosy. The host has literally thought of everything you might need from plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner and even shower gel as well as stocking the fridge up with fresh produce. Perfect spot and had a lovely time. We will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay.. lovely barn
This was the 2nd time we have stayed at Little Barn. For ourselves this is a great place for the few night stays, to visit our daughter and partner in Cambridge. Verity is a great host, the fridge has all the essential items, plus some thought-out extras. All round excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little gem
The Little Barn was just perfect for our needs. Situated less than a mile from The Wimpole Estate which we were visiting. Excellent eating just 150 yds down the road, so all in all perfection. Your host, Verity, could not be any more helpful, thoughtful and kind. The barn itself is newly refurbished and of very high quality. So if you need accommodation in Cambridge area you won't go far wrong staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little barn
Had a wonderful couple of nights at Little Barn. Verity was very welcoming and left me a birthday card which was a lovely touch. We were grateful for the milk, fruit, bread, tea, cereal etc and the Barn itself is beautifully decorated. There is a small conservatory you walk into which the main house also has access to, so although you’re quite close to the owners house, you still felt apart as Verity closed her door and pulled her curtain across to give each other some privacy. About 30 minutes from Cambridge but not a lot going on around the area for us (depends what you’re into I guess). Good local pub 2 minutes walk away. Barn was beautiful, the only fault I had was there was no mirror to do your hair in the morning (that’s being picky), but would recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
The barn was very cozy and convenient to lots of sights in the area. The host was very helpful in suggesting places to visit and had a good range of brochures for local sights. The breakfast provisions were generous and tasty. A great place to stay and would recommend wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Orwell
The main accomodation at Little Barn is quite compact ,but with the addition of the lovely sunroom,it is a lovely relaxing place to stay. Everything was spotlessly clean and the breakfast supplies, toiletries etc were of a high quality. Verity is a lovely hostess who went out of her way to assist us. We hope to return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, quiet village location. Welcoming hostess, plenty of privacy despite being right next to the house. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Cottage Near Cambridge
We had lots of privacy and access to the lovely, well cared for gardens. Verity offered a warm welcome and some snacks to keep us going during our two day stay. What a wonderful place to relax and experience the countryside outside of Cambridge. Easy access to the city and to the National Trust property nearby, along with walking and biking paths.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Little Barn was the perfect stay to celebrate my hubby's 60th. Close to the Wimpole estate and a short drive from Cambridge. Little Barn had everything we needed and more. The host was welcoming and provided lots of literature and information about local places to visit. Our welcome goody package was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in the little barn
The barn is perfect, for a couple looking for a tranquil, private setting, with a number of lovely pubs/restaurants near by with 1 in walking distance, another in the next village, and a lovely Italian only a couple of miles up the road, the National trust site at Wimpole is well worth a visit, and the city of cambridge via the park and ride is full of interesting sites. We had a very full week, and enjoyed our stay 100% helped by Verity, the hosts lovely accommodation and hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the wonderful Little Barn Orwell
We had an absolutely faultless first rate 2 nights stay at this property. The hostess was welcoming and looked after us with kindness and grace. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Barn is a gem..
Little Barn is a gem. Although compact, it is extremely well appointed. Comfortable with everything guests would need for a stay. The small conservatory area, is an added bonus, a great space to relax and unwind. Lovely host, who is always keen to make sure guests enjoy the stay. Definitely would stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint dwelling
Started with a warm welcome by the friendly owner, Verity, who showed us around. The property is well stocked with everthing you would need. Very tastefully done, makes for a great stay. Not far from Cambridge and IWM Duxford
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning accommodation in a delightful village
Verity is the perfect host. The barn is utterly charming. Authentic with a modern twist. The goodies left by Verity in the fridge and pantry were also delicious. The garden is spectacular. And the little sun room as you enter is fabulous. Spotlessly clean too. This was our 2nd visit and we will be back. Only a short distance into Cambridge by car. Would thoroughly recommend. Gillian
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON, HILLSDALE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with friendly host. Beautiful location and garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Spot!
Our stay here was lovely. The home was a historic property in the lovely village of Orwell. It was compact but our hostess had thought of everything. We even left with a bag of delicious pears grown in the gorgeous garden. The village had wonderful spots to eat and it was close to Cambridge where we spent a great day. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ceri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
Very compact but everything you could want or need. Fabulous toiletries and amenities. Breakfast supplies - cereal, fresh fruit, bread for toast - along with orange juice, teas and coffee were all fantastic. I would highly recommend this little place - it was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a short break
We booked this lovely little barn for a weekend break for our anniversary, and it didn’t disappoint. Although small, it is cleverly designed and furnished to a high standard. Unusually, everything you might need was provided including a lovely selection of food for breakfast; milk, bread, butter, fruit, yoghurts, cereals and juices. Plus loads of different teas and coffee. The only thing we didn’t like so much was the amount of light which came in through a high window in the morning (we’re used to a much darker room at night). The local pub serves the most wonderful food and the nearby walks are splendid and numerous. All in all, a lovely stay and we’d definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic retreat
Thank you Verity for letting us stay in your beautiful barn, such a lovely relaxing few days in an ideal setting with access to beautiful garden, great for visiting Cambridge only twenty minutes by car, The village of Orwell is very pretty with a great community orchard where you can walk, sit and picnic and interesting walk up to the clunch pit! We didn’t get a chance to visit the local pub in the village but it too looked good, maybe next time, Verity was a fantastic host who made us extremely welcome and has thought of lots of little extra touches to make your stay special, as well as the delicious breakfast, thank again Verity first class
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The little barn in orwell
From the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome and when I stepped inside the property I noticed it was of a very high standard. Had everything I needed for the long weekend and much much more including a fridge packed with delicious breakfast items. The place was extremely clean and tidy. A really lovely place to stay and verity was lovely and very welcoming will certainly recommend and hopefully return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
This little Barn is absolutely stunning. The village is quaint and has an excellent country pub that we used twice on our 4 night stay. Excellent food there and welcoming staff. The village has excellent walks and paths and a joy to walk round. It takes only about 15 mins by car into the centre of Cambridge. The Barn itself is fantastic. Spotlessly clean and has everything you need and more for your stay. The extras in the fridge were most welcome for our Easter break and very kind. Verity was a lovely host and we had a great welcome and an overview of the place and the most stunning gardens which we made the most of due to the good weather. Thank you Verity - we will definitely be back soon. Gillian and Ken
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience, great host
Beautiful property, within bike riding distance of Cambridge. Verity (hostess) has thought of everything in the annex: everything is of high quality, brilliantly equipped "kitchenette" and a lovely selection of high quality breakfast items, a very nice en-suite bathroom again with everything supplied. The outside garden is peaceful and very pretty, and the annex can be reached without having to go through the main property so coming& going without disturbing anyone else is easy This is one of the best places I've stayed in the UK on a B&B/self catering basis. Verity was a lovely host, being very flexible because of the issue of COVID and allowing us to change booking to accommodate the wedding that we were attending which was cancelled twice. Overall I can't recommend highly enough and would love to return for a longer period of time to further explore the area as soon as we get a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021