Located in Great Staughton in the Cambridgeshire region, Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 44 km from St John's College and 44 km from Fotheringhay Castle, the property features a garden and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from University of Cambridge. The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Cainhoe Castle is 45 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 61 km from Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We rent this property for short stays as my son races at kimbolton race track. It is like a home from home and we love the quirky lay out and features of this property. The host is extremely friendly and very accommodating.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value, friendly and relaxed owner, clear instructions, nice gesture leaving wine. An unusual and indeed quirky cottage so interesting and homely. All different aged and all love it .
  • Woodcock
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location fantastic as we were down for wedding. So it was bang in the middle for both church and reception. Cottage was just perfect for what we needed for our stay.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Place quirky,never sure what you would find next.Place very clean,water hot when the heating switched on.A full working kitchen with all the utensils needed.Beds very comfortable and warm. The hosts could not do enough to ensure a happy stay,even...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old, very quirky and full of character. Large well equipped kitchen. Lovely large garden. Good pub 2 mins walk. Short drive to local towns. We loved our stay in this beautiful old cottage.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, comfortable cottage with nice oak beams, fireplaces, and gardens
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely old cottage, full of charm. We loved exploring the place when we arrived! Located in a fabulous area, walking distance to Grafham Water so great for the dog! A fantastic pub/restaurant a short walk away which was a bonus! The owner was...
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything we needed was there. Clean. Lovely garden and outlook. Convenient for travel into Cambridge and London. Dog friendly.
  • Angela
    France France
    It's a beautiful cottage, which is comfortable and well-equipped. We enjoyed discovering the rooms! The carton of milk and bottle of wine were an extra special touch.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staying in a 1700 thatched cottage was amazing and a real experience. Full of character and artifacts from foreign parts! Very comfy beds.

Hosted by Jill and Jae

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Jill and Jae
The property is an 18th Century Thatched cottage in a large garden. There is a pond and lots of quirky corners so it may not be suitable for toddlers.
The area is a quiet hamlet. It is minutes walk from Graham water where there is sailing, fishing , nature walking and cycling.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:30 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:30
    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.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 7 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage

    • Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage is 1.6 miles from the centre of Great Staughton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Quirky 18th Century Thatched Cottage is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:30.