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Rectory Farm

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Cambridge with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Rectory Farm offers a quiet retreat in rolling countryside with a garden and terrace for outdoor relaxation. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and scenic hiking. Free self parking, wedding services, and concierge staff help visitors access nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Business Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Madingley Road, Cambridge, England, CB23 7PG

What's nearby

  • Churchill College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Cambridge - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The River Cam - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sir Isaac Newton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Coton - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rectory Farm

Guesthouse near University of Cambridge
Rectory Farm provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall value, overall condition, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 1-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

Things to do

  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm Cambridge
Rectory Farm House
Rectory Farm House Cambridge
Rectory Farm Hotel Cambridge
Rectory Farm Guesthouse Cambridge
Rectory Farm Guesthouse
Rectory Farm Cambridge
Rectory Farm Guesthouse
Rectory Farm Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Rectory Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Rectory Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rectory Farm?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Rectory Farm?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rectory Farm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rectory Farm located?

Located in Newnham, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coton Country Park, Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, and Churchill College. Murray Edwards College and Lucy Cavendish College are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Rectory Farm Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Susan E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds. Big room. Short walk to excellent restaurants . Good base to use when visiting son at college- we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, grounds, close to cotton archards, an amazing garden centre and use of outside pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in good location to Cambridge

The hotel has beautiful well maintained gardens and warm outdoor pool. Our room was excellent. Bed comfortable. Room and bathroom were clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again. Parking area at hotel was large and hotel is close to park and ride to go into Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in great condition. Excellent breakfast. A liitle awkward to get to you don’t have car but with a bit of planning managed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a surprisingly lovely property. Given the extreme heat and lack of a/c, however, a ceiling fan would have been welcome. And their wires got crossed with respect to the need to pre-order the ‘grab and go’ breakfast. But really … a very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

This is a perfect location and accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, pretty rooms and helpful staff. Breakfast too pricey so went into Cambridge on the park and ride. Apart from a small bar of soap there were no toiletries, the bed was comfey and the room had a lovely outlook over the garden. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet , Rectory Farm sits in beautiful grounds . Well placed for exploring the local area . Good value for money . No bar but it’s a short walk to a pleasant local pub . Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint and comfortable, excellent staff. beautiful scenery. quiet, restful stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfied customer

Stay at Rectory Farm Hotel was just perfect for our two night stay whilst visiting family in Cambridge over the Christmas period.The room was well appointed, tastefully decorated, comfortable and very reasonably priced. Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peace and quiet was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good services
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building with comfortable rooms and really friendly helpful staff. Very close to park and ride.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4am brightness

A little disappointed with the hotel, no blackout curtains or blinds on 2 skylights in my room, so woke at 4am.. additional "car park" fee which i thought was ludicrous.. wasnt even sure at breakfast if eggs where eggs for scrambled or if it was made from powder.. overall a little disappointed with the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, beautiful location for a relaxing break.

Lovely peaceful location, with the added extra of horses and sheep on the grounds. Hotel rooms basic but clean and hygienic. Close to Cambridge town centre around a 10min drive away as well as a local garden centre; a place to have breakfast and a local pub (5* food was amazing) called The Plough and Cotton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay here when away with business. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cold shower.

Cold shower on a frosty morning. Not what I’d expect for £71
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect

comfortable for a quick stay without any fuss! good service overall . will return and recommend. best regards
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was well lit and smelled fresh. The furnishing were excellent and the outside environment beautiful. It was excellent value too. We’d definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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