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Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A stone building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A room with a large window, a small table with a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Nestled in the village, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. It offers a terrace for outdoor enjoyment and includes games for entertainment. Enjoy birdwatching and game walks nearby, along with attractions like Ashwell Springs and Therfield Heath.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ashwell, England
  • Place, Ashwell Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Therfield Heath
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell

The Domek is set within an idyllic courtyard of the Gotha Gardens at Pembroke Farm. The cottage accommodation is over two floors with an open plan sitting room, diner and vintage kitchen decorated in French farmhouse style, whitewashed beams and oak floors. The bedrooms are fresh and charming with a circular window in the double and a Juliet french window in the twin. The Domek also has its own reserved terrace overlooking the courtyard.

During the summer a courtyard cafe is open between 12-5pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April to September).

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8570399
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baldock

Located in Baldock, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Garden City Collection and Broadway Cinema and Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Wimpole Estate. North Herts Leisure Centre and Limitless Academy of Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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Map
Ashwell, England

What's nearby

  • Ashwell Springs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • River Cam - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Therfield Heath - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Royston Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Steeple Morden Conservation Area - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Ashwell & Morden Station - 2 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch Fifty Two - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old White Horse, Baldock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pixie’s Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural retreat in Hertfordshire near the idyllic medieval village of Ashwell located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ashwell Springs and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from River Cam. Therfield Heath and Steeple Morden Conservation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The property and house are absolutely gorgeous, as were our hosts! The place was clean and charming. The beds were comfortable and the blackout curtains were greatly appreciated when we were putting our two young boys to bed. We hope to stay here again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and really special gardens that were a delight
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful experience staying at this adorable, clean, comfortable cottage. Sam and Anna are incredible hosts, so friendly and welcoming. So happy we selected Gotha Gardens for our home away from home in England.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas get away

Great location! amazing gardens even in the winter!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gotha Gardens was Glorious

Sam and his wife are so nice and is reflected in the very unique property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards Sam and Anna.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country cottage with fabulous gardens

Very cozy and beautiful country setting with remarkable gardens. We took many meals from the on-site restaurant (we were without a car), and the food was outstanding. I recommend having a vehicle for supplies and activities unless you’re looking for a quiet retreat in the countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience with vrbo

Even thought our stay was work related, we were filming on the location with tight schedules, this place still made our stay absolutely wonderful! The area, the gardens around the house are stunning and so peaceful! Just outside the farm, a great opportunity to watch the sunset! Supermarkets, small shops, stations just a few minutes away! Easy and accessible! Sam, our host was extremely kind, helpful and available at any time of need! In addition, the best sleeps we got in a while 🙏 we’re super grateful we got to film in this amazing location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here. The property was gorgeous, set in beautiful grounds. Great communication from Sam - very quick at responding to messages. We would definitely stay again!The only thing we felt was missing was basic cooking ingredients like salt & pepper and vegetable oil but other than that, very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Unterkunft

Alles problemlos. Nette Vermieter. Allerdings war die Sauberkeit nicht sehr gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

nice location

good accommodation, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful with Character

The cottage is stunning inside and out. Wonderful gardens and a lovely country location. 5mins into Baldock and 3mins into Ashwell. Sam was a perfect host. Will look to stay here again for the next family visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Impeccable country home

The Domek is a lovely, fresh barn conversion. Impeccably decorated, light and airy. The house is spotless and was well equipped making our short stay a complete pleasure. The gardens are spectacular. A real treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!!

Wonderful spot for visiting Cambridge, London and the Harry Potter studios... the house and the garden is so great that you won t feel like make any trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

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