10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark W.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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Outbuilding with views of river, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Riverside cottage in St Ives with kitchen
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Holywell, England
- Place, Pike & Eel Marina5 min drive
- Place, Overcote Fen Wildlife Area5 min drive
- Place, University of Cambridge22 min drive
- Airport, Cambridge (CBG)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Outbuilding with views of river, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
A newly renovated one bedroom outbuilding set in idyllic Holywell Front directly overlooking the River Ouse. The small property is detached from the main house with a separate entrance. There is a bedroom with a beautiful double wooden bed. There is a kitchen/diner and lounge with a large sofa bed suitable for two children. The bathroom features a bath with a waterfall shower. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property. Great for anyone who likes walking, cycling, paddle boarding, bird watching, walking, romantic weekends
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St Ives
Located in St Ives, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Cromwell Museum and Stretham Old Engine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pike & Eel Marina and Westview Marina. Raptor Foundation and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Holywell, England
What's nearby
- Pike & Eel Marina - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Overcote Fen Wildlife Area - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- University of Cambridge - 22 min drive - 28.9 km
- Addenbrooke's Hospital - 28 min drive - 38.4 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 29 min drive - 43.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Greggs - 7 min drive
- The Snug - 7 min drive
- Three Tuns - 12 min drive
- Oliver Cromwell - 7 min drive
- Pizza Town - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Hayley K.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable staying
Hayley K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Andrea S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Gemma Swain
Why they chose this property
This area is beautiful and nothing beats waking up to river views
What makes this property unique
The views
Languages:
English, Spanish
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