Name: Rectory Farm
Address: Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB23 7PG, United Kingdom, Madingley Road, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PG, UK
Rating: 8.1

Rectory Farm

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About this property

In 50 acres of grounds, Rectory Farm is 2 miles from Cambridge centre. "This country house offers free Wi-Fi, paid parking, and a paid seasonal outdoor swimming pool open from June until September. Set in a grand period building, the elegant bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer, and all have scenic countryside views. Rooms are located in the House or in the adjacent Chalet. Just a 5 minute drive from Cambridge's scenic College Backs, the Rectory is 2 miles from Castle Hill and Kettle's Yard art gallery. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is a 10-minute drive away. Guests can take a Park and Ride bus service or walk on a footpath to the City Centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
- Breakfast info
- Continental, Buffet
- Private parking available on-site
- Loyal customers
- There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Room 1 extra-large double bed
Club Double Room 1 double bed
Business Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Double Room 1 double bed
Superior Queen Room 1 double bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Suite Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed
Superior Suite Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed
Apartment 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rosemary
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location. We were visiting my brother at Papworth Hospital and it was perfectly located. The grounds and the room were lovely. Didn’t have breakfast as I don’t eat much in a morning. We walked to The Plough for evening meal. Would...”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Great place, lovely surroundings. Close to the park and ride facility.”
Mari
United Kingdom
“I stay in this property when I’m visiting my son who lives in a nearby college. The surroundings are wonderful and it’s a comfortable room. The fact you can now get a breakfast onsite is fantastic. And it was a good quality.”
Stephen
United Kingdom
“Room brilliant Breakfast excellent Location and pool superb”
Justin
United Kingdom
“The room was very nice. The location nice and quiet and near to the park & ride which was very handy for getting into the city centre. We didn't try the breakfast - it was a bit too pricey for us.”
Katie
United Kingdom
“Lovely setting in nice grounds. 5 mins to the park and ride which is great for getting into the city. Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms if a bit dated.”
Mike
United Kingdom
“The car park was actually free and spacious. We had a good size bedroom and ensuite with a lounge area just outside the room that made the stay particularly comfortable. Situated near a Park and ride into Cambridge and easy access by road. There...”
Ricardo
Portugal
“Beautiful location. Very clean and no noise from the outside. beautiful path to walk, connecting to the path that goes to Cambridge. Check-in and check-out super fast. Easy to find and park. Has a swimming pool that we didn't try. Could see horses...”
Vivienne
United Kingdom
“Everything! The hotel was wonderful, staff were lovely, breakfast was very high quality and we enjoyed the pool. Also got a very good room rate so felt we had excellent value for money”
Jennifer
United Kingdom
“Lovely area and beautifully decorated building. Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.”

Managed by Rectory Farm

Company review score: 8.3Based on 4,777 reviews from 1 property

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Property information

A warm welcome to Rectory Farm. We seek to provide the very best value for money at an affordable rate. We take pride in our very competitive room rates and work hard to provide a clean, warm room where you can relax and unwind. We are not a “Bells and Whistles” hotel but we are surrounded by outstanding gardens and fields which you are most welcome to walk in and enjoy. As we strive to keep our rates extremely competitive we have made some changes to our bathrooms. We only provide a small bar of soap and one large towel per person. This is also a tiny contribution to saving and conserving our planet so that the world we live in becomes a better safer place. In 50 acres of grounds, Rectory Farm is 2 miles from Cambridge centre. This country house offers free Wi-Fi, parking for a small charge, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool open from June until September. This pool is available to our guests only and can be enjoyed for a small charge. Set in a grand period building, the elegant bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer, and all have scenic countryside views. We are a pet friendly hotel if you would like to bring your dog please call reception in regards to charges and to book a chalet double room only. Just 5 minutes drive from Cambridge scenic College Backs, the Rectory is 2 miles from Castle Hill and Kettle Yard art gallery. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is a 10-minute drive away.

Neighbourhood information

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Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that full payment is taken upon arrival.

The property is located next to Junction 13 of the M11. Some satellite navigation systems may not direct you correctly. Gates open automatically on approach.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.