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High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Dining

Overview of High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Cambridge, ENG
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cambridge15 min drive
  • Popular LocationKing's College18 min drive
  • AirportCambridge (CBG)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAddenbrooke's Hospital21 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 6
1066 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

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

High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city

Located 8 miles west of Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire village of Bourn, The Bull Pen is a high quality build designed to keep a feel for its history and location. It is a comfortable and peaceful place with open space indoors and outside for friends and families to enjoy. All the rooms look across traditional pasture with mature oak and ash trees, hedgerow and then arable fields beyond. It is ideal for a holiday combining 'time in' the city and 'time-out' of the city! Traveling into Cambridge is easy; there is a Park&Ride bus station just 10 minutes drive away.

The main kitchen/dinning/living area - Open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows and a vaulted ceiling with steel beams. The new kitchen is well equipped and has a large oven/grill, electric hob, microwave and fridge. There is a comfortable dining area and lounge area for up to 6 adults with Smart TV. For warmer days there are French Doors leading to a patio and a garden snug area to enjoy the outdoor space and BBQ. And for cooler winter days, The Bull Pen is cosy with constant thermostatic underfloor heating and large triple glazed windows so you can still enjoy the view of grass, trees and big sky.

Snug room with Smart TV and sofa - This room is also where the laundry facilities are: washing machine, tumble dryer and drying area.
The Snug room has a double sofa bed and blackout curtains so could also be used as an additional bedroom for one extra guest to sleep and would be sharing the shower room with guests in bedroom 3 (extra bedding cost per stay £25).
The snug room is also suitable for a travel cot ( extra cost per stay £10).

Bedroom 1 (first floor) with ensuite: a spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom with a kingsize bed with large velux windows to watch the night sky. There is also a Smart TV and an en-suite bathroom (with shower in bath) N.B this room is similar to a mezzanine, there is no door between the hall and bedroom but it is private.
A single folding bed suitable for a child can be added in this room on request (extra charge per stay £25)

Bedroom 2 (ground floor) with ensuite wet room- super kingsize double bed/or twin 3ft single beds (adjustable electric & massage), vaulted ceiling with fan and en-suite wet room. French Doors open to a patio area. This room is also suitable to anyone needing easy access with no steps and has wide doors through to the main living area.

Bedroom 3 - (ground floor) also a twin or double; two single beds will link/zip together to make a king size double. A compact room but with a very comfortable bed, and has an ensuite shower room and a private adjoining Snug room with sofa & Smart T.V.

Special features:
Ground floor bedrooms with no steps, low thresholds.
Quiet with lovely views and big sky, good walking routes.
Three lovely places to eat in the village; Country restaurant/bar , quality Indian food
and Cafe for brunch/lunch, and also a butchers with farm shop
Wifi throughout building - ( fibre broadband - download speed 70 Mbps)
Easy access – 2 parking spaces (plus overflow for 3+ cars), no steps and low thresholds (2 low steps onto patio area only)

Outdoor space:
Terrace with bistro table and 6 chairs
Garden snug with large corner sofa (+ fire pit or heat lamp available on request)
BBQ and large dining table with 6 chairs
3 seater garden swing

Families with young children - We are a working arable farm with occasional machinery working in the adjacent farm yard and also some cattle in the meadow. We welcome all family members, but for safety reasons, The Bull Pen is ideal for families with older children (7+) or babes in arms. If you have a young family and are unfamiliar with farm safety, please call me to discuss your needs and to check suitability for a safe & enjoyable stay.

Available on request for the little ones:
Bed rail for one of the single beds
Travel cot (£10 per stay) fits in well in Snug room next to bedroom 3 or in bedroom 1.
Single folding bed+bedding (£20 per stay). to fit in to bedroom 1
High chair&plastic dining set (free)
Stair gate for bottom of spiral staircase (free)

Property manager

Sally and Nick Charter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,066 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Welcome,but caution needed as next to working farm

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City House
High Quality Accommodation Cambridge Enjoy Countryside City
High Quality Accommodation Enjoy Countryside City

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Scott Polar Research Institute, or check out an event or a game at Fenner's. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive
  • The River Cam - 16 min drive
  • King's College - 18 min drive
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min drive
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Courtyard Cafe - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • The Poacher - 10 min drive
  • Shilpa Indian Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Monkfield Arms - 6 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.

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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is High quality barn conversion near Cambridge to enjoy countryside & city located?

This family-friendly Cambridge vacation home is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wysing Arts Centre, and within 9 mi (15 km) of University of Cambridge and The River Cam. Fellows Garden and Jesus Green are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

vicki priest

Liked: Cleanliness
cambridge comfort
A great property close enough to Cambridge but in lovely countryside. All comforts catered for ,lovely considerate hosts. would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022