10/10 Excellent
Chi L.
4 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family post-xmas break
Chi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Entire home
Large house with hot tub and safari hut overlooking park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Huntingdon, England
- The Cromwell Museum3 min drive
- Hinchingbrooke Country Park5 min drive
- The Manor at Hemingford Grey7 min drive
- Cambridge (CBG)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Large house with hot tub and safari hut overlooking park
Magpies Retreat is a beautiful large house in a beautiful village called Hartford in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire It offers a relaxing natural space to enjoy with family and friends. The accommodation is private and spacious. There is a village shop post office selling all essentials & 2 village pubs within a 2 minute walk. IT is a short driving distance to local amenities and larger towns.
Magpies Retreat is the place to be if you love walks by the river or if you want to hire a boat, kayak, paddle board . Plenty of pubs and eateries within walking distance
The property is in a quiet area which overlooks a beautiful park and children’s play area. Whatever the weather there is plenty to do both inside and outside. Magpies Retreat Is centrally located between Cambridge and Peterborough and has good links to London 55 minutes by train.
This is the perfect area if you like to cycle with numerous cycle paths
Things to do ..
River activity & Boat Hire -
Johnson’s Farm Old Hurst crocodile farm
National Trust Flour Mill - Houghton
The Noris Museum
St Ives Bridge
Cromwell Museum
Historical Cambridge University and punting, shopping eateries, market, shopping-no need to drive catch the guided bus - 3 mins walk from Magpies Retreat
Grafham Water - nature trail, fishing and water activities
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
The Manor Hemmingford Grey
Cinema
St Neots Museum
Paxton Pitt’s Nature Reserve
Holt Island Nature Reserve
Rally Karting Center Racing
Fen Drayton Lakes
Hammerton Zoo
Ramsey Rural Museum
Golf
Bowling
Ten pin bowling
Raptor Foundation
Buckdon Towers
Southlake Aqua Park
Winwick Barn Alpacas
Leo’s Fun Zone
Wackey Warehouse Hartford Mill
Forest walks
Things to do in Peterborough
Ferry meadow country park
Cathedral
Lido
Nene valley railway
Burghley house Stamford
Shopping
Things to do in Cambridge
Universities
Museum
Botanical gardens
Punting
Shopping
Magpies Retreat is the place to be if you love walks by the river or if you want to hire a boat, kayak, paddle board . Plenty of pubs and eateries within walking distance
The property is in a quiet area which overlooks a beautiful park and children’s play area. Whatever the weather there is plenty to do both inside and outside. Magpies Retreat Is centrally located between Cambridge and Peterborough and has good links to London 55 minutes by train.
This is the perfect area if you like to cycle with numerous cycle paths
Things to do ..
River activity & Boat Hire -
Johnson’s Farm Old Hurst crocodile farm
National Trust Flour Mill - Houghton
The Noris Museum
St Ives Bridge
Cromwell Museum
Historical Cambridge University and punting, shopping eateries, market, shopping-no need to drive catch the guided bus - 3 mins walk from Magpies Retreat
Grafham Water - nature trail, fishing and water activities
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
The Manor Hemmingford Grey
Cinema
St Neots Museum
Paxton Pitt’s Nature Reserve
Holt Island Nature Reserve
Rally Karting Center Racing
Fen Drayton Lakes
Hammerton Zoo
Ramsey Rural Museum
Golf
Bowling
Ten pin bowling
Raptor Foundation
Buckdon Towers
Southlake Aqua Park
Winwick Barn Alpacas
Leo’s Fun Zone
Wackey Warehouse Hartford Mill
Forest walks
Things to do in Peterborough
Ferry meadow country park
Cathedral
Lido
Nene valley railway
Burghley house Stamford
Shopping
Things to do in Cambridge
Universities
Museum
Botanical gardens
Punting
Shopping
Property manager
Sylvia Hallam
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs to be kept downstairs only! £50
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking ONLY OUTSIDE
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Huntingdon
Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Cineworld Huntingdon and Pike & Eel Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hinchingbrooke Country Park and Overcote Fen Wildlife Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Huntingdon, England
What's nearby
- The Cromwell Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
- Raptor Foundation - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
- University of Cambridge - 22 min drive - 31.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Nando's - 3 min drive
- Sandford House - 3 min drive
- Barley Mow - 1 min walk
- King of the Belgians - 1 min walk
- Olmo Lounge - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey J.
11 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property great location
Lindsey J.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol C.
30 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely homely accommodation
Carol C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sylvia Hallam
My husband and I purchased this property in 2016 when it was a two bedroom bungalow! In 2017 we were featured on Channel 4's BUILDING THE DREAM where we rebuilt this bungalow in to a large 4 bedroom property.
We love it so much and decided whilst we were holidaying in the UK this year 2021 that none of the 4* and even 5* hotels were as luxurious as home and on a couple of occasions found ourselves checking out early just to come home! So that gave me the idea to offer it out to others to experience it.
We live in the most beautiful village which has easy access to London, Cambridge, Peterborough and other beautiful market towns.
Our property overlooks a beautiful park which has a childrens play area. It is also a 5 minute walk from the river where you can enjoy relaxing walks or the adventurous can kayak or paddleboard you could even hire a boat and enjoy the beautiful locks
The local pubs are within 2-3 minutes staggering distance and on those days when you fancy a cinema trip it 5 minutes up the road.(drive)
We love it so much and decided whilst we were holidaying in the UK this year 2021 that none of the 4* and even 5* hotels were as luxurious as home and on a couple of occasions found ourselves checking out early just to come home! So that gave me the idea to offer it out to others to experience it.
We live in the most beautiful village which has easy access to London, Cambridge, Peterborough and other beautiful market towns.
Our property overlooks a beautiful park which has a childrens play area. It is also a 5 minute walk from the river where you can enjoy relaxing walks or the adventurous can kayak or paddleboard you could even hire a boat and enjoy the beautiful locks
The local pubs are within 2-3 minutes staggering distance and on those days when you fancy a cinema trip it 5 minutes up the road.(drive)
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Languages:
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