High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city
Located 8 miles west of Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire village of Bourn, The Bull Pen is a high quality build designed to keep a feel for its history and location. It is a comfortable and peaceful place with open space indoors and outside for friends and families to enjoy. All the rooms look across traditional pasture with mature oak and ash trees, hedgerow and then arable fields beyond. It is ideal for a holiday combining 'time in' the city and 'time-out' of the city! Traveling into Cambridge is easy; there is a Park&Ride bus station just 10 minutes drive away.
The main kitchen/dinning/living area - Open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and a vaulted ceiling with steel beams. The new kitchen is well equipped and has a large oven/grill, electric hob, microwave and fridge. There is a comfortable dining area and lounge area for up to 6 adults with Smart TV. For warmer days there are French Doors leading to a patio and a garden snug area to enjoy the outdoor space and BBQ. And for cooler winter days, The Bull Pen is cosy with constant thermostatic underfloor heating and large triple glazed windows so you can still enjoy the view of grass, trees and big sky.
Snug room with Smart TV and sofa - This room is also where the laundry facilities are: washing machine, tumble dryer and drying area.
Bedroom 1 (first floor) with ensuite: a spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom with a kingsize bed with large velux windows to watch the night sky. There is also a Smart TV and an en-suite bathroom (with shower in bath) N.B this room is similar to a mezzanine, there is no door between the hall and bedroom but it is private. A single folding bed suitable for a child can be added in this room on request (extra charge per stay £40)
Bedroom 2 (ground floor) with ensuite wet room- super kingsize double bed/or twin 3ft single beds (adjustable electric & massage), vaulted ceiling with fan and en-suite wet room. French Doors open to a patio area. This room is also suitable to anyone needing easy access with no steps and has wide doors through to the main living area.
Bedroom 3 - (ground floor) also a twin or double; two single beds will link/zip together to make a king size double. A compact room but with a very comfortable bed, and has an ensuite shower room and a private adjoining Snug room with sofa & Smart T.V.
Special features: Ground floor bedrooms with no steps, low thresholds. Quiet with lovely views and big sky, good walking routes. Three lovely places to eat in the village; Country restaurant/bar , quality Indian food and Cafe for brunch/lunch, and also a butchers with farm shop Wifi throughout building - ( fibre broadband - download speed 70 Mbps) Easy access – 2 parking spaces (plus overflow for 3+ cars), no steps and low thresholds (2 low steps onto patio area only)
Outdoor space: Terrace with bistro table and 6 chairs Garden snug with large corner sofa (+ fire pit or heat lamp available on request) BBQ and large dining table with 6 chairs 3 seater garden swing
Families with young children - We are a working arable farm with occasional machinery working in the adjacent farm yard and also some cattle in the meadow. We welcome all family members, but for safety reasons, The Bull Pen is ideal for families with older children (7+) or babes in arms. If you have a young family and are unfamiliar with farm safety, please call me to discuss your needs and to check suitability for a safe & enjoyable stay.
Available on request for the little ones: Bed rail for one of the single beds Travel cot fits in well in Snug room next to bedroom 3 or in bedroom 1. Single folding bed (to be placed in bedroom 1) - £40 per stay for bedding High chair&plastic dining set Stair gate for bottom of spiral staircase
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Welcome,but caution needed as next to working farm
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No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
Families with young children are very welcome but for safety we request that children are kept under adult supervision at all times. Thank you, Sally
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cambridge
Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wimpole Estate and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridgeshire Golf Club and Girton Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Comberton Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Abbey Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 25 min drive - 29.1 km
King's College - 31 min drive - 23.5 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 35 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Royston Station - 17 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
The Three Horseshoes - 9 min drive
Shilpa - 10 min drive
The Old Rectory Restaurant - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?
As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city on 28 Sept 2026 start from £853, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Comberton Leisure, Hilton Turf Maze and River Cam. Orwell Clunch Pit and Coton Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sally and Nick Charter
Sally and Nick live on site in the farmhouse at Chapman's Farm. We have both always live in Cambridgeshire and know the area very well. We enjoy the outdoors and when we're not working, we like to run or cycle round the local footpaths and bridleways, or go scuba diving round the British coast. The farm is an arable farm but we also, usually have a few cattle in the meadow near the farm to enjoy and to keep the meadow grass mown.
Why they chose this property
The Bull Pen was convert from an Old Bull Pen barn into holiday accommodation in 2016. The original building was built by Nick's great granddad 'Alex Charter' to shelter the farm bull. The barn's use has changed over the years from bull pen to piggery to chicken shed, and then when the farm no longer kept livestock, it became a store shed for tractors and tools. Now that the barn has been converted into a home, it is starting its next stage in the history of The Bull Pen. Hopefully Great Grandad, who was part of the new era of steam engine tractors, would approve of the new enterprise ;)
What makes this property unique
The Bull Pen is a high quality model build with modern fixtures&fittings, good insulation and heating, and big triple glazed windows for light and the view. Designed to keep a feel for its history as a working farm building. Each of the 3 bedrooms leads off from the central main living area . A peaceful spot which provides an opportunity to explore the open countryside from the doorstep. The location is ideal to combine 'time in' the city (parking for the park&ride bus into Cambridge is 10 mins. away) and 'time-out' of the city!
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