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Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge

Holiday home in Royston with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Orwell, ENG
  • Place, Wimpole Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Royston

At this holiday home you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Orwell Clunch Pit and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Wimpole Estate. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a patio. .Home features a living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A fan, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a terrace and a garden. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Royston holiday home include University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford.
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What's nearby

  • Wimpole Estate - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Shepreth Station - 11 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Hoops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lalbagh - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hot Numbers Roastery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge

Private parking area for your car (with additional parking on Town Green Road). EV charge point. Key box (code and instructions available prior to arrival). Own entrance door.

Attractive, compact, light, newly converted barn adjacent to Cakebreade Cottage. The barn overlooks delightful gardens. The village of Orwell is surrounded by the countryside of South Cambridgeshire including many walks from Little Barn - including to Wimpole Hall, a National Trust estate with 3,000 acres of parkland. Great gastro pub within easy walking distance, well stocked village shop and even an excellent hairdresser.

The barn has high spec decor throughout with a queen sized bed and ensuite shower facilities. There is an adjoining oak conservatory with 2 arm chairs & coffee tables. Within the barn there is a bespoke larder cupboard containing an integral fridge (+ small freezer compartment) microwave, coffee & tea making equipment, crockery, cutlery, butler’s sink plus all continental breakfast provisions. Hair dryer, full length mirror, toiletries, towels, iron and ironing board, sewing kit, first aid kit provided. Smoke and carbon dioxide alarms, fire extinguisher, umbrellas, torch and even wellington boots.

The property is centrally heated. There is a tower fan + remote control for air con. Shutters and curtains help to keep the barn warm or cool depending on weather conditions. Everything is to boutique hotel standard. Outside there is a private terrace overlooking the garden with seating, table and garden umbrella.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • 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 a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

No, Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Barn was a lovely place for a short break, it was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast items were of a good quality as were all the toiletries, we were very impressed. The location was idea for driving to the nearest park and ride into Cambridge and was very quiet. It was not warm enough for us to sit outside unfortunately but the garden looked beautiful. We would love to make a return visit in the summer.One small suggestion would be the provision of a sharp knife for cutting up fruit etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans v.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very pleasant stay in a beautifull little house. Verry clean and with a lot of supplies already in the fridge. Verry nice. We took the bus to cambridge. And walked in the area. A very nice rural setting but also good fore a trip to cambridge. Lovely host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host, Verity, was very friendly, and we found the cupboard well stocked with all kinds of teas and coffees. There was also some food and milk already in fridge. The bathroom with walk in shower is a good size and nicely decorated. The room, though smallish was well laid out with good quality furniture, a very comfortable bed, and the patio to sit out on in the garden was lovely. There is also a seating area for guests in the little conservatory with information leaflets and maps. the weather was warm and sunny, so we mostly sat out when at the property. Being a smallish space the cooking facilities were limited to a kettle, microwave and toaster but these folded away really nicely in the cupboard and were totally adequate for our needs. The local pub does excellent food, perfectly cooked. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very comfortable. Although I didn’t use it the local pub has a good reputation and there is a local Nisa. The continental breakfast provision was excellent. Limited cooking capability but fine if you are ok with microwavable meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Barn Orwell

Absolutely wonderful. Would recommend highly and really look forward to coming back.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Put the cherry on the cake for our visit to Grandson BoBert’s 1st B’day. Thank you Verity. H

Fantastic. Memorable. Hope to visit again H
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We stayed here for two nights. From the moment we opened the door it had the wow factor. The room was clean, homely and very cosy. The host has literally thought of everything you might need from plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner and even shower gel as well as stocking the fridge up with fresh produce. Perfect spot and had a lovely time. We will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay.. lovely barn

This was the 2nd time we have stayed at Little Barn. For ourselves this is a great place for the few night stays, to visit our daughter and partner in Cambridge. Verity is a great host, the fridge has all the essential items, plus some thought-out extras. All round excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little gem

The Little Barn was just perfect for our needs. Situated less than a mile from The Wimpole Estate which we were visiting. Excellent eating just 150 yds down the road, so all in all perfection. Your host, Verity, could not be any more helpful, thoughtful and kind. The barn itself is newly refurbished and of very high quality. So if you need accommodation in Cambridge area you won't go far wrong staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little barn

Had a wonderful couple of nights at Little Barn. Verity was very welcoming and left me a birthday card which was a lovely touch. We were grateful for the milk, fruit, bread, tea, cereal etc and the Barn itself is beautifully decorated. There is a small conservatory you walk into which the main house also has access to, so although you’re quite close to the owners house, you still felt apart as Verity closed her door and pulled her curtain across to give each other some privacy. About 30 minutes from Cambridge but not a lot going on around the area for us (depends what you’re into I guess). Good local pub 2 minutes walk away. Barn was beautiful, the only fault I had was there was no mirror to do your hair in the morning (that’s being picky), but would recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and convenient

The barn was very cozy and convenient to lots of sights in the area. The host was very helpful in suggesting places to visit and had a good range of brochures for local sights. The breakfast provisions were generous and tasty. A great place to stay and would recommend wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Orwell

The main accomodation at Little Barn is quite compact ,but with the addition of the lovely sunroom,it is a lovely relaxing place to stay. Everything was spotlessly clean and the breakfast supplies, toiletries etc were of a high quality. Verity is a lovely hostess who went out of her way to assist us. We hope to return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, quiet village location. Welcoming hostess, plenty of privacy despite being right next to the house. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Cottage Near Cambridge

We had lots of privacy and access to the lovely, well cared for gardens. Verity offered a warm welcome and some snacks to keep us going during our two day stay. What a wonderful place to relax and experience the countryside outside of Cambridge. Easy access to the city and to the National Trust property nearby, along with walking and biking paths.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Little Barn was the perfect stay to celebrate my hubby's 60th. Close to the Wimpole estate and a short drive from Cambridge. Little Barn had everything we needed and more. The host was welcoming and provided lots of literature and information about local places to visit. Our welcome goody package was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week in the little barn

The barn is perfect, for a couple looking for a tranquil, private setting, with a number of lovely pubs/restaurants near by with 1 in walking distance, another in the next village, and a lovely Italian only a couple of miles up the road, the National trust site at Wimpole is well worth a visit, and the city of cambridge via the park and ride is full of interesting sites. We had a very full week, and enjoyed our stay 100% helped by Verity, the hosts lovely accommodation and hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at the wonderful Little Barn Orwell

We had an absolutely faultless first rate 2 nights stay at this property. The hostess was welcoming and looked after us with kindness and grace. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Barn is a gem..

Little Barn is a gem. Although compact, it is extremely well appointed. Comfortable with everything guests would need for a stay. The small conservatory area, is an added bonus, a great space to relax and unwind. Lovely host, who is always keen to make sure guests enjoy the stay. Definitely would stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint dwelling

Started with a warm welcome by the friendly owner, Verity, who showed us around. The property is well stocked with everthing you would need. Very tastefully done, makes for a great stay. Not far from Cambridge and IWM Duxford
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning accommodation in a delightful village

Verity is the perfect host. The barn is utterly charming. Authentic with a modern twist. The goodies left by Verity in the fridge and pantry were also delicious. The garden is spectacular. And the little sun room as you enter is fabulous. Spotlessly clean too. This was our 2nd visit and we will be back. Only a short distance into Cambridge by car. Would thoroughly recommend. Gillian
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON, HILLSDALE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with friendly host. Beautiful location and garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Spot!

Our stay here was lovely. The home was a historic property in the lovely village of Orwell. It was compact but our hostess had thought of everything. We even left with a bag of delicious pears grown in the gorgeous garden. The village had wonderful spots to eat and it was close to Cambridge where we spent a great day. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ceri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

Very compact but everything you could want or need. Fabulous toiletries and amenities. Breakfast supplies - cereal, fresh fruit, bread for toast - along with orange juice, teas and coffee were all fantastic. I would highly recommend this little place - it was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a short break

We booked this lovely little barn for a weekend break for our anniversary, and it didn’t disappoint. Although small, it is cleverly designed and furnished to a high standard. Unusually, everything you might need was provided including a lovely selection of food for breakfast; milk, bread, butter, fruit, yoghurts, cereals and juices. Plus loads of different teas and coffee. The only thing we didn’t like so much was the amount of light which came in through a high window in the morning (we’re used to a much darker room at night). The local pub serves the most wonderful food and the nearby walks are splendid and numerous. All in all, a lovely stay and we’d definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022