Outdoor dining

Reviews of THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and comfy.
Great find and convenient to meet up with friends and have a great time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thanks for a good review!

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Would not hesitate to use this property again, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilton white bar
Lovely stay,very comfy bed . Everything you need available in the barnxxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The barn was in excellent condition and extremely well stocked with everything you need. Small but pretty courtyard garden. On a main road but no problem with traffic noise at night. Overall highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marica B., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and very comfortable barn stay
Claire’s White Barn was beautifully presented and exactly as shown online. Very private, clean and homey feeling. Host provided additional bedding when requested and nothing was any trouble. We were able to check in earlier than planned and leave later than needed. Very accommodating of the hosts. Enjoyed the peace, and not too far from amenities. Lovely stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks for a great review - we’re happy to help out any time we can!

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Very well equipped, lots of practical details, and lovely little patio to look out on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Accommodating Host
We made an error in arriving a day too early. Luckily our host was in and the barn unoccupied. We very much appreciated how accommodating Claire & Cameron were for us. The Barn is exactly as described by others and was just great. Hilton is excellently located to tour out in all directions, we visited March, Ely, Cambridge (using the Park & Ride), all easily accessible. The village itself is charming and has a Grade 1 listed church and loads of green walking space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hilton really does have a lovely church, beside the Green, so it is a lovely sight. We're happy to accommodate anyone when we can! Hope you have good onward travels.

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable village stay in central location
All the way through from booking to check in and out, Claire’s communication was warm, clear and very helpful. We had a very comfortable three nights in the White Barn which is very well equipped. Our flight from Australia was messed around by the airline so travel time was extended. We were very grateful to flop into the comfortable bed and Claire put in extra effort to look after our needs when the travel time lengthened. We really appreciated the large soft towels and the tourist information leaflets and brochures provided. The little courtyard area is lovely but the weather was too cool for us to use it. We would highly recommend the White Barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Les S.

Comfortable Accommodation in Quaint Village Setting
The Village of Hilton is very serene and the White Barn is well located for nearby visits to Ely, Cambridge etc. The owner of the property was very pleasant. However the pictures do not reveal that this Barn! is actually situated immediately next go the road that runs through the village - the bedroom being nearest the road. Unfortunately the microwave had been missed when the pre clean took place (This was rectified by the owner). Otherwise everything one needed for a comfortable stay was supplied. A local shop 100 yards away supplied us with basics. Perhaps a fresh pint of milk would have been a nice gesture.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks for your review. We can confirm that The White Barn definitely is a barn! It's just that it's not a barn in a field, but in a village - there are plenty of these barns evident across Cambridgeshire villages and in Hilton itself. The White Barn overlooks gardens to the back and trees that ring the manor house. Although we are near the road, Hilton is a small village with an HGV ban and soon to be implemented 20 mile an hour limit. We're glad that you found The White Barn to be such a good location for exploring Cambridgeshire!

10/10 Excellent

Lily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had to cancel due to personal reasons but host was very kind
Clare refunded our booking with no penalty. She was very kind and understanding. From the photos, the house is so beautiful and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
We're happy to refund guests if they run into trouble and can't make their stay. Hopefully we'll see you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicest Barn I've ever had the pleasure of sleeping in😉
As soon as we booked Claire had a very informative message off to us, with directions into Cambridge as well as nearby services. Since we would be travelling for the better part of two days she suggested arriving earlier than the booking time. Unfortunately on leaving Heathrow our SATNAV had us in the wrong lane until it was too late (twice) and we ended up arriving after the preset check in time. Fortunately Claire was there to greet us. Upon entering you are greeted by a large spacious open concept room with windows onto a beautiful patio full of plants and flowers. The beds were comfortable and we managed to catch up on our sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Glad you had a good stay. It's always possible to ask for an earlier check in or later check out, we're always ready to accommodate if we can.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The White Barn
Everything you could possibly need and more! A great location for exploring the local area or visiting family. Comfortable accommodation, lovely outdoor space, finished to a really high standard. A mix of old and new. Exactly like the photos! Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thanks, Suzanne and Sheila, so glad you had a good stay! All the best, Claire

10/10 Excellent

lynda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
An excellent holiday barn for two people. All appliances were top rate The doors onto a little private garden were a bonus Very comfortable and clean. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thanks so much for your review, we're really glad you liked staying at the White Barn!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Lovely clean property. Easy access to Cambridge. Claire was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very cosy place to stay with everything you need. A super host. Wonderful friendly village.
Recommended.

8/10 Good

Beverley D., Liverpool, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable retreat in Hilton
This is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped cottage. Easy access to attractions and Cambridge. Only downside is the busy, noisy road that the cottage backs on to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cosy place to stay for a relaxing break.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the White Barn. Claire is a wonderful host and the White Barn is lovely. We had a very relaxing stay during our anniversary trip and we highly recommend this accommodation. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a great review, we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Arabella C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for the weekend
The property was lovely, was really neat and clean and you can just use a key box to get in which was really easy. The area is good but we did drive to another pub as Claire said the local one wasn’t that great - she did recommend others and the one we chose worked out well.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The white Barn
Very Good and friendly owns good not be more helpful

10/10 Excellent

Bruno H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and homey
The White Barn is a lovely place to stay. Cambridge is an easy 25min bus ride away. We felt very relaxed and comfortable during our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
White barn
Very pleasant, comfortable cottage
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
A very enjoyable stay in The White Barn. It was very clean and comfortable and well equipped for long or short stays. Claire was friendly and helpful, as were all the local people we spoke to. Arrival and departure were made very easy by there being a key safe and the little courtyard garden was a delight.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a lovely review. The key safe is very helpful, it means you can arrive at any time after check in, even if it’s very late at night. And you can make yourselves at home straight away.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage Near Cambridge
A sweet cottage, tucked into a cozy village, near Cambridge. My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this comfortable setting. It was close enough to visit Cambridge daily. We recommend walking through the church yard and green spaces and stopping in at the Prince of Wales Pub for a cider and fish & chips. I especially enjoyed sitting and reading in the garden. The only thing missing was a cat to cuddle with.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hilton really is a lovely village to walk round - there's the Church just round the corner, then the Green with lovely thatched cottages and grand houses round it, and then the Common beyond. I hear that the Prince of Wales is doing good food these days, and it is nice to have a decent pub in the village. Re the cat - we do have one! But he's rather shy, so would probably only look at you from the end of the garden.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could wish for.
Very clean. Everything catered for. Lovely owners. Definitely first class property.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for a great review!

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Happy stay
Nice and comfortable property for 2 people. Good centre for Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We're really glad you had a good stay and managed to fit in so much sightseeing.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A lovely little place for two.
We had a fabulous time in the White Barn. It's perfect for two. It was clean and very welcoming with everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a great review. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay. We will be laying a new patio in the garden shortly, ready for the nice Spring weather.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel L.

Excellent accommodation
Very clean, well equipped accommodation with door to a pretty little patio. The barn bedroom window is very near the road so there is some traffic noise at the moment due to roadworks near at hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a good review. We are experiencing some extra traffic at the moment due to the work on the new A14, but, thank goodness, it's not a permanent situation!

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Perfect
This is the second time we have stayed at The White Barn. It is very clean, nice and cosy, everything you need. We highly recommend this and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for such a lovely review! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and that the new mattress on the bed was so comfortable. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Pretty barn
Easy booking responsive owners. Comfortable interior.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your review. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. We have just had our old gravel driveway replaced with a proper drive. There's no plenty of room and it's easy to manoeuvre and drive on and off.

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Well positioned for Cambridge, Ely etc
Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Well positioned for Cambridge, Ely etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your review. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. We've just had a new driveway laid and the outside of the barn freshly painted - still white of course!

10/10 Excellent

Clinton P., Riddells Creek

Great Barn is lovely setting!
A two night stay just after Christmas. Beautiful Barn with everything provided you could need. Lovely owners and highly recommend. Wish we had had longer :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We're really glad you had such a good stay. A great idea to get away between Christmas and New Year, explore Cambridge and have a cosy time tucked up in the barn. Hope you'll come again.

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie M.

Just right for 2 people!
A cosy self-catering apartment near Ely and Cambridge. We would recommend it to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a great review. The boiler in the Barn is brand new so you can have a really toasty stay!

8/10 Good

Diana M.

white barn self catering 2 night stay
Lovely little barn in village location. Comfortable, covered all my needs. Nice outlook and a bit of outdoor space. Handy base for Cambridge work visit. Very pleased to have found somewhere I can stay just for 2 nights and self cater.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Comfortable and clean
Very comfortable barn ideally situated for discovering Cambridge. Great shower with plenty of hot water. Close to a busy road but didn’t disturb too much especially after a tiring day walking around the colleges.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. We're really aware of, and frustrated by, the increase in traffic through our little village at the moment. This is being caused by the rebuilding of the A14 and traffic being diverted. We're hoping this won't continue too much longer, but meanwhile are looking into triple glazing as a solution.

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

It was a lovely stay and the village of Hilton was just what we needed. Thank you
It was a lovely stay and the village of Hilton was just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We're really please you had such a good stay! Thanks very much for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Very good. First class. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Very clean. Everything provided we could want. Very comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We're really glad you enjoyed your stay! We're always happy to hear recommendations for anything to add to the Barn to make guests' stays more comfortable, and are about to purchase an iphone docking station with speakers.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Lovely, comfortable property.
The barn is in a lovely village, very handy for many places of interest. It is bright, airy and clean, very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for a great review! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Joy H.

Short break
Fully equipped with everything you'd need. Well thought out making anyone's visit a pleasant one . The only downside was the volume of traffic passing by during our stay ,which wasn't ideal considering the bedroom is suitated at the road side. Whether this was due to diversions or a closure of surrounding roads remains to be seen but otherwise a very comfortable place on take a break . Thank you Joy and Andy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your review, and we're very sorry that you were troubled by the noise of traffic. You are quite right that this is due to traffic being rerouted temporarily through our village while construction of the new A14 is going on. We are all much frustrated by it, but it will be over within the next week. We're so sorry though that this coincided with your stay, but glad that you enjoyed your visit in spite of this.

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

Very clean and comfortable,everything you could possibly need was there.
Claire was very nice and on hand if needed No complaints perfect holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! We're really glad you had such a great holiday. We very much hope we'll see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Excellent property
Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable, made my parents mini break away perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for a great review. The garden is looking particularly lovely now - it has benefitted from a make over at the end of last year.

6/10 Okay

Jayoti M.

Lovely quaint property
Nice place to stay, clean and tidy and well equiped with all you would nedd. It was a good base to go from to explore Cambridgeshire. The owners were helpful and welcoming. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for such a good review. You don't say why you only gave three stars and we would really like to know! We'd like to know where we have fallen down so that we can put it right, if at all possible, for future guests. The Barn is small, which we can't change, but if there's anything else we can do to make our guests' stay just right, we'll strive to do it!

10/10 Excellent

Oliver D.

Peaceful and well situated!
It is a lovely place to stay. It is well equipped and is ideal for exploring. It is clean and is a must for visiting the area! Would recommend to all!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for a lovely review, we're really glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brett P., Sheerness

Just a perfect, romantic cottage
Everything about this cottage was just perfect. Claire could not have been a more perfect hostess. There was a everything you could want in the cottage. The bed was a little too comfy, which made it hard to leave, but when your on holiday who wants to get up early. 😊 I would recommend this cottage to anyone and everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're really glad you had such a comfortable stay. More comfort is coming soon - we are looking at replacing the sofa shortly!

8/10 Good

Alan P., Adelaide, SA, Australia

Well set-up holiday rental in great location
The layout, and set up of The White Barn are quite excellent. It is located in small, very pretty village. There are many other villages just a short drive away, and Cambridge is also close. There are several major supermarkets located within a 10 minute drive, so we were very comfortable for our first stay in Cambridgeshire. Everything was as advertised. Would definitely recommend. What could be improved? The foam in the lounge cushions has had its day, and we had dripping taps in both the kitchen and bathroom.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your review, and were really glad you had a good stay. We didn't know about the taps and the sofa cushions, so it's really helpful to hear about it. I'm getting the plumber round to change the washers on the taps today and we should be able to replace the sofa cushions next week. Update: taps now fixed and new sofa cushions in place!

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

The White Barn is small but very cosy and well equipped
Arriving on a dull, wet day we found the cottage warm and welcoming. It will be lovely to sit outside in fine weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We really pleased you found the Barn cosy. Please do let us know if there is any way we could improve.

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Lovely, cosy cottage, very well equipped
We had a short break before joining our family for Christmas. The White Barn was perfect for our needs and spotlessly clean. We had a warm welcome from Claire. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, and we're really glad you had a great pre-Christmas break!

8/10 Good

susan r.

cosy stay
cosy comfortable property with everything to hand
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for our first review on Owners Direct (we have lots on TripAdvisor). We are striving to make The White Barn as good a stay as possible and feedback is really helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Matthias L., Bamberg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little Hideaway
The White Barn is a perfect little hideaway for two. We arrived in the afternoon and found everthing well prepared. Claire gave us a warm welcome and hints for local supermarket and restaurants as well as places to visit. We had a wonderfull time and would love to come back. BTW: The pub nearby is very good but not open for dinner on monday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We’re so glad you had a great stay. And it’s good to have a thumbs ups for our local, The Prince of Wales!

10/10 Excellent

Bas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice barn
Very nice barn, well equipped, perfect quiet place 30 minutes from Canterbury.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022