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The Wheatsheaf

3.0 star property
Victorian inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Meeting facility
Exterior
Reception
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Free WiFi
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Wheatsheaf. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
45 Chapel Street, Exning, Newmarket, England, CB8 7HA

What's nearby

  • National Horseracing Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • National Stud - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Anglesey Abbey - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kennett Station - 8 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Tree Newmarket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The Wheatsheaf

Property highlights
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Wheatsheaf. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wheatsheaf have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheatsheaf pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Wheatsheaf?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wheatsheaf?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Wheatsheaf?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is The Wheatsheaf located?

Situated in Newmarket, this inn is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from National Horseracing Museum and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Newmarket Racecourse. Burwell House and National Stud are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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