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High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

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A house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by a garden with plants and a small tree.
A modern loft-style living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a large blue sofa.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, microwave, and oven. There are wooden shelves above the counter and a basket on the lower shelf.
A building with a sloped roof, a door, and a bench outside.
A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a stone backsplash, and a stacked washer and dryer unit.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cambridge, ENG
  • Place, Wysing Arts Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Comberton Leisure
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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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.
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Cambridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wysing Arts Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Comberton Leisure - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Arrington Village Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • River Cam - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Royston Station - 17 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stove Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Old Rectory Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Spikes Bar - ‬4 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 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city on 9 Nov 2026 start from £736, 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 6 mi (10 km) of Comberton Leisure, Arrington Village Gardens, and Wimpole Estate. Hilton Turf Maze and University of Cambridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful barn conversion with beautiful views over looking the countryside. Sally the host was super helpful with suggestions of places to eat, local taxi firms and even messaged regarding road closures. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant Barn Conversion, with everything you'd need. Well stocked kitchen, a choice of locations to eat, inside and out, and a great bbq set up. Extremely comfortable beds, and sitting areas, and the site oozed a real relaxed country atmosphere. The location is peaceful and rural, but still within easy reach of Cambridge (by car or even better, Park and Ride) and Ely, both cities worth visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Bull Pen for a family holiday any time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is 10 out of 10. The communication with the host was excellent. The house was just fabulous , so well equipped and spotlessly clean. Very comfortable beds. Stunning location and the table tennis table was an added bonus. We had the most wonderful time celebrating my husbands 60th birthday with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
With a vehicle, this was the perfect spot for a few day visit to Cambridge for our party of four adults. Super inviting, immaculately clean, and quite thoughtfully prepared. Would highly, highly recommend! 10/10!
So quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lodging- cannot say enough about how great this place was! Even with no AC there was lots of air circulation that kept things very pleasant - we didn’t even need the fans provided in each room. Kids loved seeing the cattle and accommodation was very quiet but close to what you might need. Recommended pubs were also very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful barn conversion, well stocked and functional kitchen, a beautiful area and the host is very accommodating. Could not get better,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Had a lovely stay with family for a post Christmas and birthday get together.Accommodation was amazing with everything we needed.Highly recommend, thanks Sally
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic weekend with friends. Perfect property for a break near Cambridge. Location was close to Cambridge, close to supermarket and pub. Hosts were very helpful in providing information on things to do in the area and were very accommodating. Would happily go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Happy comfortable stay

We were very fortunate to come across The Bull Pen and really loved all the attention to detail and the help we were given. Thank you so… much. We will stay again, if at all possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Marion and I hope we welcome you to The Bull Pen again one day😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place to stay

A spacious, comfortable, well-equipped cottage with high end appliances and everything we could possibly need to make our stay easy and comfortable. Communicating with Sally was easy and she responded quickly. All in all, a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning

We had a wonderful stay in this magnificent barn which was furnished and equipped to an outstanding level. We have stayed in many properties over the years and this is up there as one of the best we have stayed in. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed a fabulous meal at one of the local restaurants that was a short walk away which was a bonus. The property is in a great location with easy access in to Cambridge itself via the park and ride a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely review: it’s great to hear your meal at The Willow Tree was successful, and that the Park&Ride was east to use. Sally
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10/10 Excellent

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Recuperative stay

Our second visit didn’t disappoint. Sally delightful. House immaculate and extremely well equipped. We were very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for a lovely review. Sally
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family stay in Cambridgeshire

You won’t find a better place to stay if you’re looking to stay in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Bullpen is beautifully located on the owners’ farm. The property is spacious, immaculately maintained, and very well equipped. Sally was very helpful in making our stay a wonderful one and was very responsive to our questions. The location is convenient for getting to Cambridge, and having a supermarket 5 minutes away was very convenient. A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect base

The Bull pen is perfectly located for exploring the Cambridge area especially IWM Duxford. The building itself is fitted out above and beyond what you would expect. This was completed by the incredible welcome and support of Sally. Never head any farm noise....honest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent, beautiful holiday home

The weekend started with a lovely warm welcome from Sally the owner. Sally had earlier provided really useful information about the local eating places. We had a family gathering with members from across the country. The Barn is cosy, comfortable, clean, everything was as described online. We had a fantastic weekend. One to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Paul and I’m so pleased you all had a lovely weekend. I hope you enjoyed your visit to Duxford too👍
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property. I would highly recommend.

The Bull Pen was a wonderful location for a family get away. Everything you could need has been thought of and you can just arrive and relax. The fact that two bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with an ensuite bathroom make it ideal for people who cannot manage the stairs for any reason. If you can climb the spiral staircase the bedroom upstairs is beautiful. (Also with its own bathroom). Easy access from the M11 and close to Cambridge. Lots to see in the area too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying at The Bull Pen Frances; you will be very welcome guests if you are ever need to visit Cambridgeshire again. All the best, Sally
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10/10 Excellent

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Mrs

Our stay at the Bullpen was exceptional. The facilities were comprehensive, the accommodation outstandingly clean and comfortable. Quite honestly the reality is better than the photos! the outlook was rural but Cambridge was in easy reach. ~It was great to know our hosts were nearby but their presence was certainly not intrusive at any time. We would certainly stay again - Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review Paul.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A real treat

There was only one major problem with our stay at the Bull Pen - it was only for two nights! We were staying to attend a wedding in Cambridge with my 94 year old father so the downstairs bedrooms, wet room and adjustable beds were a real plus. The property was superbly decorated and one of the best appointed properties we have stayed in. We did not regret for a moment that we weren't staying in the posh hotel where the wedding reception took place, the Bull Pen was to an even higher standard. The Netflix access was an unexpected treat and the welcome pack one of the best. Combine all this with very friendly and helpful hosts and the Bull Pen is extremely hard to fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Robert for your lovely review; we like being compared to the posh hotel :) Glad to hear you enjoyed the Netflix too!
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10/10 Excellent

Superb accommodation in a tranquil rural setting but close to the beautiful city of Cambridge

This property certainly has the 'wow' factor. Every room is immaculate with everything anyone would want for a self catering holiday. Sally is a delightful host and ensured we had everything we needed to ensure an enjoyable stay. The outlook onto fields with the resident bull, two cows and two bullocks added to the restful tranquility The Bull Pen and the pretty village of Bourn instilled in us. Cambridge itself is a beautiful city which I would liken to York but perhaps on a bigger scale. We are not ones who return often to properties we have stayed in but The Bull Pen is an exception to this self imposed rule. We would love to return to experience, again, the peaceful and restful surroundings of The Bull Pen. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review; I'm please that Cambridge wasn't too busy for you, it can get a bit popular through the summer. We would love to welcome you back to the Bull Pen for another short break; maybe to tempt you, a visit to Bletchley Park or The Henry Moore Foundation would be of interest to you! all the best, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Couldn’t of been more perfect for my Sisters Hen Do

I made my booking with Sally and Nick quite far in advance as it was for my Sisters hen do and they were so helpful from start to finish. Sally gave me ALL the recommendations, local walks, spa’s, restaurants, bars, transport, clear details of the accommodation, I knew I’d booked the right place from the first message because she was so detailed and thorough, I even made a comment to family that I’d write them a glowing review already without even staying! Sally even went out of her way to put an order in for some milk to take some of the hen do stress off of me, and nothing else was needed, the place was fully stocked with tea bags, coffee pods etc when we arrived. The accommodation itself was stunning, 6 of us stayed and there was so much space we didn’t feel on top of one another at all, it was so clean, plenty of towels, bathroom products, cleaning products (even some stain remover which saved my jacket!), a beautiful view and ample parking. Sally checked in a couple of times during our stay and made the whole process and stay so relaxed. I couldn’t recommend highly enough and whilst we were there even spoke about booking again in the future! Thank you Sally & Nick
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luxurious accommodation with lots of attention to detail. Stunning!

We fell in love with the Bullpen just looking at the pictures online. In reality it was even better. The barn sits inbetween the working arable farm and the owners house. It is built on what was a barn/chicken coop but it is a new build and very contemporary version of a barn. You enter through the front door (at the back) to a hallway with shoe storage, metal spiral staircase and door leading to a double bedroom. This room does have a bathroom which can be used but you have to go through the utility room which is made available to any of the farmers (on paper this sounds intrusive but we never saw any; it didn't invade our privacy). From the hallway there is an amazing open plan kitchen, dining and front room with a wall of windows. Clever blinds ensure you can control the light and privacy. This space is airy and modern and equipped with ceiling fans etc. Off from the living space is a gorgeous bedroom with rainfall shower ensuite. The master bedroom is up the spiral staircase and is just fabulous with a large number of Windows, dressing area and wonderful ensuite. Sally, the owner was there to welcome us and showed us around the property. She is thorough and has very high expectations of the service she delivers and that you have the best stay possible. It is her attention to detail which shines through; blackout blinds throughout, games and books, smart TVs, two beds with electronic controls, condiments and a starter pack, utensils and gadgets for the kitchen to make the stay homely. We have stayed in a number of holiday lets and this was by far the best. Even our 3 kids (4,6&10) were chuffed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Charlie and family for being great guests and for their lovely and helpful feedback. Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional property

We had an excellent stay in Bourn at the bullpen and would highly recommend. The property itself is well thought out and very comfortable, the location is incredible, loved waking up to the bull/cows nearby. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything you need to have a break and all your home comforts

This is our 2nd time staying at the Bull Pen, something we've not done before. It felt wonderfully familiar and yet we had new places to explore. The farm shop has some excellent choices for eating 'at home'. Sally goes out of her way to make you feel welcome, but equally leaves you free to enjoy the space. Recommend for friend and family stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

La propiedad mejor equipada que hemos visitado nunca. Ideal para familias.

Buena ubicación para organizar desde allí visitas a la zona de Cambridgeshire y más (estuvimos también en Oxford, Silverstone…) Fuimos una familia de 5: casa amplia, muy bien equipada, con todos los detalles imaginables. Zona muy tranquila. La atención por parte de Sally fue estupenda. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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