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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Needingworth, ENG

Raptor Foundation
‪7 min drive‬
University of Cambridge
‪21 min drive‬
Addenbrooke's Hospital
‪27 min drive‬
Cambridge (CBG)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Mrs Lyn Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Cromwell Museum and Cambridge & County Folk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall. Travelling with kids? Consider Raptor Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Fenner's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Needingworth, ENG

What's nearby

Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
University of Cambridge - 21 min drive - 28.2 km
The River Cam - 22 min drive - 29.5 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
Addenbrooke's Hospital - 27 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

Huntingdon Station - 24 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's St Ives - Bramley Road - ‬4 min drive
‪The Haywain - ‬5 min drive
‪Tom's Cakes - ‬4 min drive
‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬5 min drive
‪Flaming Wok - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pike & Eel Marina and Westview Marina. Raptor Foundation and Somersham Local Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Philippa N.

18 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent village stay

The cottage was very clean and very well equipped. We had a very comfortable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gert V.

21 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Stay!

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

8 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family-friendly accommodation

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

22 Jul, 2024

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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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

9 Jul, 2022

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Good location

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

18 Nov, 2024

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Welcoming Cottage

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

10 Aug, 2024

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Lovely house, great location

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

16 Nov, 2023

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Brilliant

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

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

9 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

28 May, 2025

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The Cottage Needingworth Cambridgeshire

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

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna d.

14 Aug, 2023

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Lovely

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulf L.

15 Nov, 2022

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Great place at comfortable distance from Cambridge.

Lyn was very helpful and assisted in every imaginable way. I very much regret that I couldn't spend more time in the lovely garden.

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet B.

9 Sept, 2022

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Large cottage in quiet location

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa B.

26 Jul, 2022

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Excellent

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

24 Jun, 2022

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Perfect place for area

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.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona briscoe B.

1 Nov, 2021

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Wonderful house with beautiful gardens

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

25 Oct, 2021

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A week away from it all

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

7 Oct, 2021

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Delightful two weeks

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.

Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

15 Sept, 2021

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Well needed break

We needed a quiet and relaxing week away and that is exactly what The Cottage provided. Spacious, peaceful and very comfortable with a lovely surrounding garden. Several good places to eat nearby and interesting places to visit within easy reach. Very pleased with our choice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

helen b.

2 Sept, 2021

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Great location; comfortable and cosy property

This property is in a great location for exploring the Fen region including Ely and Cambridge. The village has a well stocked shop and access to fenland walks and a marina (with accompanying seals). There are some beautiful nearby villages and access to some wonderfully interesting walks. It's well worth hiring a boat to explore the waterways. The property has a lovely, large and private garden and the house is very comfortable and well appointed, providing everything you need (particularly within the kitchen) for making you feel at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

20 Aug, 2021

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Beautiful property in perfect location for traveling to Cambridge, St Ives, Ely, Newmarket

Had a wonderful week

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

2 Jul, 2021

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Outstanding holiday property

The cottage is a large, spacious , clean and comfortable bungalow. The owners are lovely people and a pleasure to deal with.We found it an ideal place for touring this part of Cambridgeshire. The local pub is within walking distance and is an absolute gem. It serves fantastic food at sensible prices. We are already planning a return trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

30 Jun, 2021

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Everything you would need

What a great place to stay, great location with access to anywhere. Plenty of restaurants within easy reach. Cottage itself is very comfortable and has plenty of space. The gardens are superb we saw a deer in the early morning and a fox in the late evening, great place just to sit and relax. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Lyn Smith

My husband and I have lived in Cambridgeshire for many years and brought up our family here. We moved to our present home in 2006 after falling in love with it. The setting is just lovely and still puts a smile on our faces every time we enter the drive. We hope you will enjoy spending time here as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We love the fact that it is within a village with a shop and pubs and has easy access to the local town and Cambridge while still being close to nature.