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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop

Family-friendly holiday home in St Ives

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In a secluded rural setting, The Cottage offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. Its large living room is perfect for relaxing while the lovely garden creates a sense of being in the countryside, where you might even spot local Muntjac Deers! With free WiFi/internet connection, picnic bag available and close proximity to Cambridge city, Ely cathedral nature reserves.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop

"The Cottage" is a spacious bungalow sat in the the grounds of our house on the edge of the village. Secluded and spacious it is the ideal place for a break. It benefits from being close to a shop and pubs serving good food while maintaining a very rural setting. Offering a high standard of accommodation for families and couples alike. The large living room allows space for everyone whatever the weather while the lovely garden offers a real sense of being in the countryside, you might even be lucky and get a visit from one of the local Muntjac Deers! The historic city of Cambridge is only 17mls away and the beautiful Ely cathedral is 15mls. There are many nature and bird reserves locally and easy access to the river for those who enjoy spending time on the water. A picnic bag is available for those planning a day out and the property benefits from free wifi/internet connection.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Cromwell Museum and Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall. Travelling with kids? Consider Raptor Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Fenner's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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Needingworth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    21 min drive - 28.5 km
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    28 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Pike & Eel Marina
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Overcote Fen Wildlife Area
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    27 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station
    24 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Ferry Boat
    4 min drive
  • Oliver Cromwell
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Snug
    4 min drive
  • Pike & Eel
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop located?

This family-friendly St Ives holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pike & Eel Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Raptor Foundation and Somersham Local Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Large Detached Bungalow and Garden Within Village with pubs and shop Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippa N.

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

Excellent village stay

The cottage was very clean and very well equipped. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped, comfortable house with beautiful garden.The host was friendly and very helpful .We were happy to be left to get on with our hoilday knowing we could contact them anytime.We really liked the area around St Ives , great for walks and bike rides.The park and ride next to the guided bus route into Cambridge was so well organised.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect family-friendly accommodation

A perfect location for our young family for a stay over Christmas, with plenty space and private garden views. Lyn is an excellent host, and the Cottage is a wonderfully presented property. Everything we needed was provided. We had a very comfortable stay and hope to return in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert V.

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

Ideal Stay!

We stayed at the Cottage- a lovely place in a quiet neighborhood. Lyn was an amazing host- even left us a bottle of wine and cake as a welcome gift. We didn’t cook during our stay, but the kitchen seemed very well equipped. Bed and linens were very comfortable and the cottage was very clean. Our favorite part about this place was the private garden. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Lovely house, great location

Brilliant- house had everything that we needed and Lyn was super helpful. The garden is marvellous and the village has tennis courts and table tennis tables and a great park for kids ( plus a shop and two pubs). Easy to get into Cambridge and the guided bus was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

The Cottage Needingworth Cambridgeshire

We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely home whilst visiting our family in England (we live in the USA) Lyn & Eric were lovely & made sure our stay was great,nothing was too much trouble. The house itself is a great size & worked perfectly for us, our Daughter & Granddaughter & the beautiful garden was perfect to host our family who came to visit us. There was lots of wildlife too, which we love. All in all the perfect location. We will definitely visit again & highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

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

Brilliant

A beautiful cottage with a homely feel. Has everything you need for a weekend or a month. We loved our stay here and the local pub has fantastic food and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for hosting us Lyn and Eric
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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

Welcoming Cottage

Lovely house in beautiful surroundings. Garden is just lovely and it’s so very private. In nice rural area with very easy access to larger towns and many National Trust buildings to enjoy. Would definitely stay there again if ever in the area. Very much appreciated the bottle of wine and the cookies left for us by the owners, Lyn and Eric who were so very nice and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

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

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage! The accommodation was spacious and very clean.The living room was comfortable, and opens onto a large garden. We only met Lyn briefly when we arrived, but she was very welcoming, and we were always able to contact her via email if we needed to. Needingworth itself is quite small, but St Ives is only a few minutes away. Cambridge, Ely and Wicken Fen are all about 30 mins drive. A great place to stay if you enjoy peace and quiet and would like to explore the Cambridge area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay with Lyn and Eric. The Cottage is our home away from home. It’s so homely, peaceful and has everything you need for a weekend getaway or a month. Can’t wait to return all the way from Australia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing break. Could not have asked for anything more. Property A. Location great. Would definitely staff again if revisiting area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Good location

The Cottage is well appointed, in a good position with a lovely garden. It is ideally situated for visiting St Ives, Cambridge, Ely and Wicken Fen. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

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

Perfect cottage to stay for a family or a group up to six persons.

We had a real good time at the cottage and around of it ist everything you May need. London, Cambridge and Birmingham are easily to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paulette B.

tranquility

Wonderful, clean, well equipped and peaceful. The house and gardens are extremely private. We really enjoyed our stay and used the house as a base to attend our son's wedding. We were able to host guests and have quiet time to ourselves. Lyn was extremely helpful and not intrusive all was perfect Perfect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN D.

EXCELLENT PROPERTY

The property was excellent in every way , very clean and well furnished. Warm welcome by the owner. We were well impressed with the Park and Ride into Cambridge from near by St Ives using the guided "Bus Way" .We will certainly be back next year for our Holiday and would recommend it to other people. Robin and Jean Day. North Lincolnshire
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN D.

Second visit

This is our second time of staying at "The Cottage" and we are never disappointed with the presentation of the bungalow, it is kept to a very high standard and it is just like coming home each time we come to stay. Lyn makes you feel that you are on holiday but she is near by if you require any help. We are unable to return in 2017 but hope to return in 2018 for another holiday and if the weather is as good as we have had this year then we shall once again enjoy our stay at the Cottage. Robin and Jean Day

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine W.

Beautiful property clean,well decorated, comfortable, very well equipped and quiet location

We would recommend this property 100% for its quality and amazing location , its includes all the the things that make it not only a house but a home from home. The minute you walk through the door you know your stay is going to be an enjoyable experience, and the owner was there to answer any questions you may have about both the house or info about the surrounding area . She proved to be so friendly and helpful especially when I needed company when worried about my husband who'd had a major op at Papworth Hospital a 20 mins drive away . The nearest large supermarket is only 5 mins drive and nearby St Ives is a beautiful bustling market town and of course the park and ride for Cambridge is 10 mins drive away . So for me a perfect property, perfect location wonderful welcome Thank you Lyn
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johanna d.

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

Lovely

Lovely home, lovely garden. Warm welcome. Nice stay. Thank you for having us. Mooi huis, mooie tuin. Een warm welkom. Een goed verblijf. Bedankt dat wij hier mochten verblijven.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulf L.

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

Great place at comfortable distance from Cambridge.

Lyn was very helpful and assisted in every imaginable way. I very much regret that I couldn't spend more time in the lovely garden.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet B.

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

Large cottage in quiet location

This bungalow is very spacious but in need of some TLC. The garden has many trees which in our opinion are in need of a visit from an arborist. They cut out a lot of light to the property. Unfortunately whilst we were there , we had quite a lot of rain overnight which overflowed the gutters and noisily dropped on the window sill. The owner did come round and did his best to fix it . The location is very good for exploring the area, lots to do within an hour or so drive , the cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa B.

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

Excellent

The Cottage and wonderful garden had everything we needed and more! We were comfortable even during the 40°C heatwave. It was a great base to explore the area and very handy for Cambridge. Many thanks to owner Lyn for advice and very thoughtfully and well appointed cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Perfect place for area

Our stay at Lyn and Eric’s place was the perfect accommodation for our family of five. The house is very spacious, we were all able to have a space to go to for some time alone. It was great to have two toilets and a huge full bathroom. The kitchen is supplied with everything you need to cook and store groceries. The garden is absolutely beautiful and great for a tea or coffee and to sit out in the sun. The area is beautiful with close proximity to shops and restaurants and nature preserves to explore. Obviously, Cambridge is not too far. Overall, when we are able to return to visit our family and friends we hope to reserve the Cottage again. Thank you Lyn and Eric.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona briscoe B.

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

Wonderful house with beautiful gardens

Had the most amazing time staying in this beautiful house. Lyn was a fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely be staying again and recommending to my friends and family. Thank you Lyn for a truly memorable getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

A week away from it all

A comfortable, spacious bungalow that had an equally spacious garden in which wildlife was a feature - birds and the occasional grey squirrel, all located in a quite village.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Delightful two weeks

The cottage was a perfect place for my father and I stay during our two weeks in the area. It was clean, quiet, and the perfect size. Lyn was attentive and kind.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021