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THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2430.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge
We are providing a deep clean between guests.
There are no additional fees.
This Tourist Board three-star rated Gold Award property with its high-quality furnishings, pretty, village setting and handy location near to Cambridge, provides excellent value for money. The White Barn is a recently refurbished, traditional weather-boarded barn in the beautiful village of Hilton. With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, it provides ground floor accommodation with an ensuite bedroom and light and airy open plan sitting room where French doors open on to the private patio garden. The Barn is a self-contained unit adjacent to the owners' Victorian house and garden. The White Barn is privately owned and family managed. It is well situated, close to the historic market towns of St Ives, Huntingdon and Ely, and within easy access of Cambridge. It lies in the heart of beautiful Fenland scenery with its many historic and wildlife attractions. It has wi-fi internet access with super-fast fibre-optic broadband.
With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, The White Barn provides ground floor accommodation: open plan sitting/ dining/ kitchen area, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, French doors to patio garden. Newly refurbished, it is in excellent condition with new, up-to-date equipment and utensils, including dishwasher and washer dryer, smart TV and DVD player and wi-fi internet access. The bedroom has a high quality, comfortable new bed and mattress, and the ensuite bathroom is completely tiled with new modern fittings, including bath, thermostatic power shower and heated towel rail. A travel cot or ready bed can be provided for small children or babies.
There is a delightful patio garden, with table and chairs, a small pear tree and plenty of flowering plants. Car parking is on the drive in front of the barn and is lit at night with security lights. There are no steps from gravel parking area to front door. Hilton village contains a small village shop and post office and a pub which serves food, as well as a children's play park, green and riding stables. Hilton is a beautiful village with some lovely historic houses, an extensive green and a common which is great for walks, and of course it has its famous turf maze.
There are no additional fees.
This Tourist Board three-star rated Gold Award property with its high-quality furnishings, pretty, village setting and handy location near to Cambridge, provides excellent value for money. The White Barn is a recently refurbished, traditional weather-boarded barn in the beautiful village of Hilton. With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, it provides ground floor accommodation with an ensuite bedroom and light and airy open plan sitting room where French doors open on to the private patio garden. The Barn is a self-contained unit adjacent to the owners' Victorian house and garden. The White Barn is privately owned and family managed. It is well situated, close to the historic market towns of St Ives, Huntingdon and Ely, and within easy access of Cambridge. It lies in the heart of beautiful Fenland scenery with its many historic and wildlife attractions. It has wi-fi internet access with super-fast fibre-optic broadband.
With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, The White Barn provides ground floor accommodation: open plan sitting/ dining/ kitchen area, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, French doors to patio garden. Newly refurbished, it is in excellent condition with new, up-to-date equipment and utensils, including dishwasher and washer dryer, smart TV and DVD player and wi-fi internet access. The bedroom has a high quality, comfortable new bed and mattress, and the ensuite bathroom is completely tiled with new modern fittings, including bath, thermostatic power shower and heated towel rail. A travel cot or ready bed can be provided for small children or babies.
There is a delightful patio garden, with table and chairs, a small pear tree and plenty of flowering plants. Car parking is on the drive in front of the barn and is lit at night with security lights. There are no steps from gravel parking area to front door. Hilton village contains a small village shop and post office and a pub which serves food, as well as a children's play park, green and riding stables. Hilton is a beautiful village with some lovely historic houses, an extensive green and a common which is great for walks, and of course it has its famous turf maze.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and ready bed available
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, 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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Huntingdon
Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cambridge Market Square and Mill Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hinchingbrooke Country Park and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider One Leisure St Ives and Huntingdon Leisure Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hilton, Cambridgeshire, ENG
What's nearby
- Hilton Turf Maze - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- University of Cambridge - 16 min drive - 23.5 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 23 min drive - 38.5 km
- Newmarket Racecourse - 30 min drive - 47.8 km
- Woburn Safari Park - 46 min drive - 63.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Courtyard Cafe - 3 min drive
- The Cock - 5 min drive
- Oliver Cromwell - 6 min drive
- Axe & Compass - 6 min drive
- The Snug - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
colin m.
25 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
colin m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie and Tom T.
10 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jamie and Tom T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie J.
5 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal holiday home
Melanie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine
12 Sept, 2023
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel S.
17 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little barn for a quiet break
Nathaniel S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
20 Aug, 2017
Lovely, comfortable property.
Susan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rüdiger S.
30 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cosy little cottage
Rüdiger S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Carole F.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Carole F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nick H.
27 Sept, 2017
It was a lovely stay and the village of Hilton was just what we needed. Thank you
Nick H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
12 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilton white bar
Janet P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz T.
17 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Liz T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
May-Britt G.
13 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly owner und lovely flat
May-Britt G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex W.
7 May, 2018
Pretty barn
Alex W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Anne N.
18 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Accommodation
Anne N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam W.
7 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and comfy.
Pam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
7 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Robert G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nigel J.
7 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When only the best will do!
Nigel J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Abigail H.
16 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light and Airy Space with Secluded Garden
Abigail H.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lily G.
19 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had to cancel due to personal reasons but host was very kind
Lily G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthias L.
20 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little Hideaway
Matthias L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marica B.
25 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and very comfortable barn stay
Marica B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brett P.
13 Apr, 2017
Just a perfect, romantic cottage
Brett P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Verified
6/10 Okay
Graeme T.
22 Sept, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
September 24
Graeme T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
David B.
17 Aug, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Claire Walsh
I am Claire, and I run the White Barn along with my husband, Cameron. We have a thirteen year old daughter Kara and we live next door to the Barn. We're on hand to help you with anything you need, but the White Barn is entirely self contained with its own garden and separate entrance from the driveway, so you will have complete privacy. I work as a university lecturer in Cambridge and my husband works for local government while Kara attends the local secondary school. The barn was in a rather dilapidated state when we moved here, so we refurbished it to our own design in 2006 and have really enjoyed having visitors who can enjoy its special character and the charm of Hilton village.
Why they chose this property
I grew up in the Fens, and my mother still lives in Lincolnshire and my brother lives nearby in Cambridge, so this area has been home to me all my life. It's a great region to live and work, with plenty to do. The best aspect for us as a family is that we can enjoy village life out in the countryside, yet have access to the theatres, shops and museums in Cambridge in under 20 minutes. Hilton is a beautiful village with some lovely historic houses, an extensive green and a common which is great for walks, and of course it has its famous turf maze. Hilton has a great community spirit with a Feast week in early July every year with marquee on the green and plenty of entertainments. It's great to see children of all ages running round the maze.
What makes this property unique
The White Barn has great character - its best feature is the high, angled ceiling supported by beams and the large windows covering the whole of the wall to the garden. Everyone loves the amount of light that comes in, while at the same time, the Barn feels cosy and comforting. It's an old-fashioned weather-boarded barn on the outside, but has all the benefits of being a new-build on the inside. It's location also has dual benefits - you can enjoy village life, the countryside and the rich history around Hilton but also visit the vibrant and historic city of Cambridge in only a few minutes.
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