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Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ashwell, England
  • Place, Ashwell Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Therfield Heath
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell

The Domek is set within an idyllic courtyard of the Gotha Gardens at Pembroke Farm. The cottage accommodation is over two floors with an open plan sitting room, diner and vintage kitchen decorated in French farmhouse style, whitewashed beams and oak floors. The bedrooms are fresh and charming with a circular window in the double and a Juliet french window in the twin. The Domek also has its own reserved terrace overlooking the courtyard.

During the summer a courtyard cafe is open between 12-5pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April to September).

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8570399
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baldock

Located in Baldock, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gordon Craig Theatre and Shuttleworth Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Wimpole Estate. North Herts Leisure Centre and Limitless Academy of Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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Map
Ashwell, England

What's nearby

  • Ashwell Springs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • River Cam - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Therfield Heath - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Royston Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Ashwell & Morden Station - 2 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch Fifty Two - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pixie’s Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ashwell Springs and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from River Cam. Therfield Heath and Steeple Morden Conservation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful experience staying at this adorable, clean, comfortable cottage. Sam and Anna are incredible hosts, so friendly and welcoming. So happy we selected Gotha Gardens for our home away from home in England.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and really special gardens that were a delight
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raffaela B.

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

Christmas get away

Great location! amazing gardens even in the winter!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Gotha Gardens was Glorious

Sam and his wife are so nice and is reflected in the very unique property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards Sam and Anna.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Lovely country cottage with fabulous gardens

Very cozy and beautiful country setting with remarkable gardens. We took many meals from the on-site restaurant (we were without a car), and the food was outstanding. I recommend having a vehicle for supplies and activities unless you’re looking for a quiet retreat in the countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marwah

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

Our experience with vrbo

Even thought our stay was work related, we were filming on the location with tight schedules, this place still made our stay absolutely wonderful! The area, the gardens around the house are stunning and so peaceful! Just outside the farm, a great opportunity to watch the sunset! Supermarkets, small shops, stations just a few minutes away! Easy and accessible! Sam, our host was extremely kind, helpful and available at any time of need! In addition, the best sleeps we got in a while 🙏 we’re super grateful we got to film in this amazing location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Horst E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Unterkunft

Alles problemlos. Nette Vermieter. Allerdings war die Sauberkeit nicht sehr gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

bryan s.

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

nice location

good accommodation, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Peaceful with Character

The cottage is stunning inside and out. Wonderful gardens and a lovely country location. 5mins into Baldock and 3mins into Ashwell. Sam was a perfect host. Will look to stay here again for the next family visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Impeccable country home

The Domek is a lovely, fresh barn conversion. Impeccably decorated, light and airy. The house is spotless and was well equipped making our short stay a complete pleasure. The gardens are spectacular. A real treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELCHOR S.

Great!!

Wonderful spot for visiting Cambridge, London and the Harry Potter studios... the house and the garden is so great that you won t feel like make any trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

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