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Quaint old family country cottage near Cambridge

Shepreth, England, United Kingdom
Rates from GBP £500 | Weekly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From November 25, 2026 until January 5, 2027

Description

Family cottage available end Nov to start of Jan Close to Cambridge and easy reach to London. .£500 per week (minimum 2 weeks) inclusive of bills. Preference given for longer stays and discount rate can be given for stays over 2 weeks. . There is a train station in village with trains to Cambridge or London. The house has 2 bedrooms with double beds and there are also 2 sofa beds. There is a sitting room with 2 sofas and a tv, a kitchen, a dining room, family bathroom (toilet, bathtub, sink and shower,) there is a washing machine , dryer and dishwasher. There is an outside cabin used as an office and writing space. The private back garden overlooks fields and there is a fire bowl for when the weather allows. . Much of the cottage is 1800’s with some parts 1690’s and other parts being modern extensions. The cottage is detached and has a private driveway and gated garden with a driveway for 2 cars. Car use can be discussed for a small fee by agreement and with insurance being put in place. There is central heating. There is an electric piano and classical guitar available. The kitchen is fully equiped. There are 2 pubs in the village and a 7 day open coffee roasters/bakery within short walking distance. There is a golf centre 5 minutes drive away, 2 farm shops and an award winning local butchers are within a few minutes drive and several large supermarkets are also within a short drive.. If you are interested there will be a fully decorated real Christmas tree in situ (as the family will be having various Xmas family functions before we leave)- it is a perfect Xmas house.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
150 m2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From November 25, 2026 until January 5, 2027

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Characterful detached country cottage in a small village 2 stops form Cambridge by train, or a short drive- with easy access to London. There is a garden overlooking fields and an outside cabin used as an office

Location

House in Shepreth, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Cambridge

Neighborhood

Shepreth

Nearby Cities

London | Cambridge

Comments: Small village close to Cambridge with a railway station on the Cambridge to London line.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Countryside
  • Near Woods
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from GBP £500 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: There is a main double bedroom a loft style double bed loft room. There is one bathroom with toilet and shower, kitchen and a living room and dining room/ a spare sofa bed- and an outside office. Private

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Old Mercedes CLS or C180 for journeywithin 50 miles can be hired for £30 per day for the full length of y stay subject to agreement and insurance being put in pla

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Fully equipped family home. Characterful country cottage main cottage 1800 some parts modern and one part 1690’s. Private garden. 15 mins walk to village railway station and a short drive to Cambridge. Easy access to London by train or car.

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