Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB23 7PG, United Kingdom
#23 of 40 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4585 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
7.6
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Simon
United KingdomN/A
Yea and coffee facilities were good. Location lovely with a wonderful field / woodland walk to the Plough pub.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Glenda
United KingdomNo fridge
Immaculate and well equipped
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Judith
United KingdomWe would have liked some magic blinds or net curtaining at our windows as we were on the ground floor & felt we needed to keep the curtains shut until we were completely up & dressed
Our room was clean & comfortable. The hotel was close to Cambridge city centre & it was easy for us to walk down the road & catch the bus. We walked to the pub in the evening & it was all signposted from Rectory Farm, which was great - especially as it was dark when we went back
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Louise
United KingdomThe coffee machine was being serviced/fixed at breakfast time!
Exactly as described, no fuss, affordable and in a useful location for travel. Comfortable bed, spotlessly clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Beverly
United KingdomBreakfast not available and pillows were hard
Lovely room although we had difficulty finding it but a member of staff eventually helped us ,the only down side to the room was the pillows were very hard and breakfast not being offered we found a bit strange, if I'd realised this before I booked we probably would have looked for alternative accommodation but it was certainly a lovely place to stay ,I would recommend
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Kanan
United KingdomNothing
Setting
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Viktorija
United KingdomNot much! Only area for improvement would be more snack options on site - as the shops are far
Really beautiful property - very English Countryside, with beautiful grounds for a walk & beautiful old style decor. Would definitely come back!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Derek
United KingdomThe pillows in the room were built like a log. Slept the first night without the pillow. Discovered on day 2 that there were 2 pillows in a sleeve pillow case, so removed one pillow.
Good location and it does what it states on the tin. No bells and whistles and minimal reception.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Michelle
United KingdomThe self check in wasn’t the easiest - it said C16 , however it was actually signposted rooms so at 9pm when I arrived I was wondering around looking for Chalet 16 ! Felt rather uncomfortable as a lone traveller. The bath water was not very hot and then plug stuck .
Location , price , convenience
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Jade
United KingdomThe rooms don’t have air con and we were very hot, we made use of the fan but it wasn’t as comfortable as we’d like. It would’ve been nice to have more amenities such as more towels and shampoo / shower gel etc.
the location and grounds were lovely
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Susan
United KingdomNothing
It was beautifully positioned for visiting Cambridge, Grantchester etc. It may not be the most high end or luxurious place to stay but every comfort was provided - including thoughtful touches like water, hairdryer, soap. The lighting was great, the beds were comfortable, it was warm, private, clean and I thought the check in was very sensible ( and as a business model it really works well). It is well priced and I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Isabel
United KingdomNo reception
Property was beautiful
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Nan
United KingdomPillows hard
Fabulous location, central to local amenities
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Sarah
New ZealandLittle bit confusing where we were going as another beautiful house next door. Once found though was easy.
Beautiful setting.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Liying
United KingdomThe female staff who was the landlord's wife on the phone was well known impolite, it happened more than once. I booked for two days, the second day morning when my daughter and I were outside, I was suddenly told to change rooms for my two days stay, the text messages were kept sending to my phone when I attended an office appointment, it was very disrespectful and unprofessional. Although eventually I was told no need to change room, the messages disturbed my office appointment meeting. It was such a nightmare had to deal with the landlord's wife despite the rooms were lovely and comfortable to stay. The price seemed become higher, so not easy to book more.
Rectory Farm generally was super clean with their beautiful rooms, very impressive. It was very comfortable to stay, not far from city centre which was amazing because the postcode sounded far but it was convenient to the city centre with a car or public transport. It needed to walk 15-20 minutes to the supermarket nearby. The housekeepers were generally good.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Keiren
United KingdomWhen we booked. The information was 'breakfast included' We were not informed at any point that this would be a few items chosen by the hotel staff and left in the kitchen for us to use. This needs to be made clear as part of the information provided to customers so they can make an informed decision about the price per night and if it constitutes value for money.
The location was good for us. Great for walking and biking.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Jan
United KingdomThere was no wifi in my room
Very nice room in good location and excellent value for money
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Gary
United KingdomCould have done with a hand towel.
Good location. Stylish,had character, very clean. Easy to find and park.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Williams
United KingdomToo far from centre Not very good for disabled Couldn’t park close while unloading luggage Very limited offer of drinks etc The whole area was not suitable for disabled scooter! Had to keep crossing busy roads to get along the roads to anywhere
Staff were lovely
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Vellensworth
United KingdomNothing.
Nice and quiet, facilities were good. Good location for different places to visit.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Kelly
United KingdomNo food available
Location, room
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe mattress was extremely uncomfortable, I slept very little.
It was all absolutely beautiful apart from the bed…..
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Stephen
United KingdomShower head bracket loose so always pointed to the floor
Chalet room was very cosy and comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Tewari
United KingdomNo human interaction
Peace
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Angela
United KingdomUnclear at first how to find out which building we were in. Other guests helped by showing us to the envelope rack which clearly showed all instructions
Convenient as enroute from Cornwall to Norwich
Stayed in September 2024
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