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Reviews of Rectory Farm 3 stars

Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB23 7PG, United Kingdom

#21 of 37 hotels in Cambridge

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Review score

Based on 4436 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money, incredibly comfortable and a beautiful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good to have access to a fridge for longer stays as there is no catering in site.

    Check in and out was easier. The room was very clean and comfortable. It exceeded my expectations. The grounds are beautiful- I can undertand why it is an attractive location for weddings. It is easy distance from the park and ride, which makes transportation into town easy and much cheaper than parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    surreal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no human staff on site... it feels very very creepy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    A quick but comfortable stop on a much bigger journey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nowhere to get food on site and we didn’t fancy going to the pub for dinner. So we ended up with sandwiches. If there was access to a microwave we could have expanded our options.

    Great location, just off the M11. Chalet rooms are small but clean, warm and well equipped. The contactless check in and out was a bit confusing at first. Loads of parking. Excellent garden centre close by that has good food and a farm shop.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Stress free. Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Room was far better than i expected. Spacious with good size en suite. Great location. Clean and quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    One needed to have access to the internet to use the app to get into the building. Even if one had been in the house and had the password, it wasn’t possible to connect outside the building.

    The rooms were lovely and the bed comfortable. We enjoyed the walk to the Ploughing after a long day of driving.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No remarks.

    Nice room, Lively bed, clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No-one on reception when we arrived around 4.30pm. We wouldn't recommend staying in the main building to anyone who doesn't have a smart phone (or if battery flat!) or doesn't know how to download apps (like us) as the main building has digital access to the main door and room (luckily there was someone around to help us otherwise we would have been ringing up the owner/manager). Next time we'd stay in the chalet rooms as they have normal keys in envelopes waiting for the client at reception! The bed was a little soft for us, but that is just a personal thing - bedding/pillows were great.

    Unbelievable value for money. The location is perfect - just on the outskirts of Cambridge, yet it feels like you're in the countryside. Gated access to long drive leading to plenty of parking - enough for car and trailer if needed. Not far to the accommodation which was a beautiful old building set in lovely well kept grounds and a few animals surrounding the property. The decor was very tasteful and in keeping with the age of the property (we stayed in the main building) and it had everything we needed (even an iron and ironing board). The building was lovely and warm, even though the heating wasn't on. Everything was spotless, and the shower was amazing. We would definitely recommend this to anyone, and if in the area, we would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low roof/beam in room meant that I banged my head a couple of times. Room was very hot all night, needed to open the window to cool down so heard the music from the late night function.

    Location was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Brilliant room, can’t complain on the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very robotic- didn’t like to talk to people For some reason, the shower was freezing cold but as I was only staying there the night it wasn’t a problem

    Stunning location and beautiful elegant rooms, not this modern crap

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During the check in there was one envelope with a wrong name of mine, but later I realised it and sorted it out by myself.

    Everything was really new, clean, beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One staff member very rude and no help at all when trying to check in Another tried but was unsure on the new checking in system. Not much else to do other than relax in room!

    Rooms comfy. Beautiful setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Challenge was the digital key; the system saw our first name as the surname so we struggled to access the digital key using our legitimate booking surname. The establishment are not communicable after hours via the booking.com site so please ensure mobile network is online and do not rely on WhatsApp data. Friendly staff when in contact.

    Beautiful English room superbly clean absolutely gorgeous location with immaculate gardens. Very comfortable and a rating 10 out of 10 for comfort and location. Wifi available at the front door of the main house so easy to access.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I informed the reception that there is no WiFi. The receptionist also entered the password, which he did not accept. Say restart, wait 10 minutes. I waited. Anyway, nothing and when I went to the reception it was already gone. He didn't really care.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location and room, bring your own soap and shampoo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it would be reasonable to provide adequate toiletries rather than one very small bar of soap

    Quiet clean spacious room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thick walls

    Beautiful scenery

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall, we loved our stay & didn’t have long enough there. Would definitely return .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The reviews I read before going were quite negative. However, it had everything you needed. The hotel explains there is limited washing accessories, which, you generally take your own wash kit so wasn’t a problem. Also they say it is not a frills & spills hotel, it’s more like you don’t get the luxury extras. We found it to be lovely, comfortable, clean & loved the decor. We didn’t see any staff as everything is confirmed on line even our room key was all on line, which gave us our own independence. Should you require any food, there is none available, however, they do recommend eating places local & within walking distances.

    Lovely clean, homely hotel. Lounge areas were clean & comfortable No food included, which was not required.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    It was ok the staff could have been more cogniscent of the IT ability of some of the older guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Digital access was a nightmare Ther was no where to obtain replacement tea/coffee/milk for the room. We were 3 nights

    Hot water system was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Charming little country house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative thing was that you could hear the motorway when having the windows open. However, I had a good night sleep and can recommend staying here.

    Our bedroom was in a newly renovated house next to the main building. It was cosy and clean. Nice country side view and well maintained exterior. I would definitely come back and stay longer.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    We will be back for sure :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing we didn’t like is that we only stayed one night.

    Peaceful, great location. Value for money. Close enough to centre to get an uber.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having no hot water when having shower.

    The walk into Cambridge , the grounds the views, the size of our chalet ,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Served our purpose. Probably not again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Impersonal

    Rural, comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in my shower for 2 days. But to be honest I was too busy to report it. I am sure if I had done they would have sorted it.

    Very clean. Rooms well furnished and a good size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many repetitive emails

    Good location Good value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good travel hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell/Stank in the room No reception/reception

    Big bed Good shower

    Stayed in May 2024

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