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Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
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Orwell, ENG
- Place, Orwell Clunch Pit10 min walk
- Place, University of Cambridge14 min drive
- Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford19 min drive
- Airport, Cambridge (CBG)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Little Barn South Cambridgeshire just 8 Miles from the city of Cambridge
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Royston
Located in Royston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Comberton Leisure and Scott Polar Research Institute are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Road and Cambridge Market Square. Whipple Museum of the History of Science and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orwell, ENG
What's nearby
- Orwell Clunch Pit - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- University of Cambridge - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
- Cambridge Corn Exchange - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
- Addenbrooke's Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Plough - 6 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
- Pear Tree - 10 min drive
- La Pergola - 3 min drive
- The Old Rectory Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hans v.
23 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hans v.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SHARON
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
SHARON
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie A.
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah
12 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David A.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay.. lovely barn
David A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David W.
17 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Barn Orwell
Mark W.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mrs Catherine M.
14 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at the wonderful Little Barn Orwell
Mrs Catherine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Put the cherry on the cake for our visit to Grandson BoBert’s 1st B’day. Thank you Verity. H
Heather H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
joanne t.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint dwelling
joanne t.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David A.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Barn is a gem..
David A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottage Near Cambridge
Nancy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Irene W.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Orwell
Irene W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate A.
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Kate A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Rachel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tony
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tony
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nigel G.
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in the little barn
Nigel G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gareth W.
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little gem
Gareth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Sally P.
20 July 2018
A beautiful and tranquil spot to relax and enjoy. Convenient for Airshow at Duxford and Cambridge
Sally P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gillian M.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning accommodation in a delightful village
Gillian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eleonor B.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleonor B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daisy W.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little barn
Daisy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jodi H.
24 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Spot!
Jodi H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ceri D.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
Ceri D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Verity tilleard-haines
artist & gardener - pre retirement raised money for the arts in UK and USA. Spent majority of adult life living in central London before moving to delightful historic Cakebreade Cottage. Have some of my family in nearby village including 3 grandchildren and some in Northern Spain with my grandson .
Why they chose this property
Calm quiet charming historic setting attractive village close to Wimpole Hall (1.8 miles) - beautiful National Trust estate with great walks, gardens & historic farm. Yet the property is just a few miles from Cambridge with all its amenities. Good train services : Cambridge to London via Liverpool Street or Kings Cross- approximately 52 minutes/ Royston to Kings Cross 38 minutes. Stansted AirPort 41 minutes. Little Barn is near to many other attractive villages and the south west Cambridgeshire countryside is on the end of the chalk hills of the Chilterns.
What makes this property unique
Stylish/contemporary in a historic settling.
Self contained/well equipped/attractive contemporary décor, overlooking pretty secluded garden. Peaceful yet near all the amenities and history of Cambridge, historic Duxford Imperial War Museum, stately homes: Wimpole, Anglesey Abbey, Audley End, Hatfield House, Madingley Hall. Norfolk & Suffolk only a hour’s drive away. Many nearby gastro pubs including The Chequers in Orwell (walkable).
North Norfolk coast one and a half hours away. Good cycling countryside.
Self contained/well equipped/attractive contemporary décor, overlooking pretty secluded garden. Peaceful yet near all the amenities and history of Cambridge, historic Duxford Imperial War Museum, stately homes: Wimpole, Anglesey Abbey, Audley End, Hatfield House, Madingley Hall. Norfolk & Suffolk only a hour’s drive away. Many nearby gastro pubs including The Chequers in Orwell (walkable).
North Norfolk coast one and a half hours away. Good cycling countryside.
Languages:
English, French
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