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Rectory Farm

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

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Exterior
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Newnham, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Rectory Farm is in the suburbs. Imperial War Museum Duxford and Scott Polar Research Institute are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fenner's, or consider a night out at Burwell House.
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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), wedding services, and concierge 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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Rectory Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet location with great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place Friendly staff felt very welcome Had such relaxing few days Definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We had a great stay. The property itself is beautiful and the ground is very private. Pool is outdoor and closed during October so can’t comment. Can’t comment on the staff as we didn’t see anyone. Room was beautiful as the theme fitted in with the building style but tea/coffee tray was very poor, only a tiny bar of soap and only 2 towels for our whole stay. Location was good as only 10mins by taxi to centre of Cambridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful farm with horses and goats outside, very peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looked good on the web but I had some doubts, partly from other peoples comments. I shouldn't have worried, it is one of the best places we have stayed in during months of travel. Unlike some chain hotels there's no deferred maintenance. It's really tidy and everything works well. It was a great base with park and ride and the M11 both very close. The staff were really great and felt like old friends over our four day stay. Thanks to Sarah and Darren (the breakfast team) who looked after us and gave us some helpful travel tips. Overall it was like a home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the property surrounding & the quit venue. We didn’t like the late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Stunning rectory farm

Beautiful place; peaceful and well maintained. Each chalet section is unique and simply gorgeous! We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was really uncomfortable. It was too soft. My husband could feel the wires inside the bed. Other than that it was fine.
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

Tawfique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! Highly highly recommended for a short stay. Getting the official bills has been a real pain, though.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room compact but had all amenities we required, our room located on left side of chalet building kept cool all day out of the midday sun. We've stayed here a few times No problems with staff members all accommodating booking taxis etc, easy check in / out. 10mins walk to Park & ride catch bus into Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect for a quick stop in Cambridge. Great value and lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and clean accomodation. Good location. Helpful advice re places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

Stunning grounds and buildings, clear signage and guidance for how to find things/ log on to WiFi, etc, and really peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morning breakfast lady, very helpful.. Said where to pick up park drive, into city.. I had light breakfast..only. Room small but nice. Top floor. No lift. I am 83, hazard getting case up there.. No help. Grounds looked great. Idea place for city..and M11. Grandchester, next juc 12 nice pubs for meals. Enjoyed my trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked our ground floor rooms in the chalet. Traffic noise with windows open but hotel has convenient location next to M11! Clean comfortable, good value for money. Didn't eat at hotel. Check in friendly and efficient. Was concerned about previous reviews but our experience (2 rooms) was fine. Deposit promptly returned too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Perfect spot for my 80 year old Mum

Peaceful location, staff did their jobs, lovely hotel but did not get a welcoming feel. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed oir short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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