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Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge.

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Living room with 50" Ultra HD TV, SkyQ & DVD player
Living Room with seating for 6 plus alcove seats for 6.
Kitchen incl. fridge, dishwasher, double electric oven, microwave, electric hob.
Kitchen / Diner.  Seating for 6.
Dining area. Seating for 6.  French doors to garden & garden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cambridge, ENG
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge.


2 Old Pound Yard is a newly refurbished sanctuary in the heart of Great Shelford, one of the most popular South Cambridgeshire villages.

Only a few miles south of Cambridge City Centre, Great Shelford has all the facilities you could possibly require, including a Train Station, Supermarkets, Pubs, Restaurants, Wine Bar, Brunch Bar and Takeaways. There are 2 park & ride sites a short drive away from the property and many cycle paths directly into the city.

Old Pound Yard is a private driveway in the High Street, Great Shelford. There is private off road parking for up to 3 cars and a private walled garden.

The house has been completely refurbished to a high standard and is fully equipped with all home comforts. Managed by the owners, who also live in the village, the house has 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to 6 people, 2 bathrooms incorporating one bath, two showers and shaver points, a living room and separate snug both equipped with wi-fi / Sky Glass TV on HD televisions, a fabulous well equipped kitchen/diner overlooking the garden and a utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

2 Old Pound Yard is a perfect home for anyone visiting Cambridge whether for business or leisure. The best of both worlds it offers close proximity to the centre of Cambridge, Addenbrookes Biomedical Campus and Cambridge University, whilst being in a lively village, close to the countryside and with all amenities on the doorstep. With Waitrose, excellent Farm Shops and rural attractions all a short drive away, it is easy to see why Great Shelford is one of the most sought after villages.

We hope to welcome you to our lovingly prepared property and to making your stay in Cambridge as comfortable as possible.



Downstairs...........
* Snug/TV room with 32" TV with Sky Glass
* Cloakroom with toilet and handbasin
* Utility room with built in Fridge/Freezer, Sink,
Washing machine & Tumble dryer
* Kitchen/Diner with built in Double electric oven, Microwave/oven, Dishwasher, Fridge & Electric Hob.
* Dining Table with seating for 6
* Living Room with 50" Sky Glass TV.

Upstairs..............
* Kingsize bedroom with fitted wardrobes
* Double bedroom with freestanding wardrobe and ensuite shower room
* Twin bedroom with built in wardrobe
* Ensuite to Double bedroom with shower cubicle, toilet and sink. Illuminated mirrored cabinet with shaver point.
* Family Bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and sink. Illuminated mirrored cabinet with shaver point.

Outside.........
* Private walled garden with patio and garden furniture
* Private parking for up to 3 cars

Property manager

Elise

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children under 10
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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
Please no outdoor shoes to be worn on carpeted areas - stairs and bedrooms.
Please no hair dying and tanning applications.
There is parking for up to 3 cars. The drive is shared with one other house so please park carefully.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cambridge

Cambridge is home to this holiday home. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Bridge End Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, swimming and birdwatching.
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Cambridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Shelford Station - 7 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Court - Addenbrooke's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bees in the Wall - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Self Catering 3 bedroom holiday house in Cambridge. located?

Situated in Cambridge, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gog Magog Golf Club and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Wandlebury Country Park and Sawston Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Shelford Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Walsh W.

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

Wonderful property

Gorgeous house, great location for getting about by all modes of Transport. Host was really great, checking in to ensure we were ok and had all we needed. Village is lovely. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julian d., Kensington NH USA

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

great place to stay

the best VRBO booking we have had in England so far
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family meet up.

Fantastic house, great location with really good facilities. Lovely large garden area for eating out and barbecues. We were really pleased with the welcome pack as well. Great property, lovely host, what more can you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Ideal location

Loved our stay, well equipped, great location for Cambridge exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ian j.

Beautiful property in a lovely quiet location

Great property, very clean and modern with all the comforts of home. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Lovely stay, very comfortable, top quality furnishings throughout.

Great stay, enjoyed exploring the area by bike. Would recommend Elise’s property to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

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

Wonderful house in a most beautiful place

The house is located in a beautiful place in Cambridgeshire. Its well equipped, well organized, clean, luminous. We appreciate the garden and plentiful apple trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Oxfordshire

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

Great place to stay!

We had a lovely stay. House had everything we could possibly want, very good. We felt very comfortable ans plan to come back next year. Nice village with shop, pub, butcher, and baker, plus good chinese restauranr. Good access to park and ride for Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

So much more than a ‘home from home’!

This is a superb property - very clean with high quality facilities. Very spacious inside, lovely garden and parking spaces as well. Close to shops, pub and a short drive to Cambridge and Duxford Imperial War Museum etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Great Stat

The house is spotless and very well equipped - well furnished inside, great location for exploring Cambridge and surrounding area, Elise the host is very helpful. Overall would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Perfect property for visiting Cambridge.

Hard to find fault with this property which is spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend and certainly happy to return should we find ourselves visiting Cambridge again. Less than 10min drive to the park and ride for Cambridge city centre and a short walk to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Family Get Together

There were 5 of us in total. There is plenty of room in the property & a great sized garden for the warmer months. The house has everything that you could possibly need for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Birthday celebration

Birthday celebration with family. We were delighted with this well equipped house. Very clean, with thoughtful touches like the welcome hamper. Quiet location but very good local shops etc and great for transport into Cambridge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire l.

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

perfect!

an absolutely lovely property with everything we needed - gorgeous throughout. perfect area to stay to visit surrounding areas and Cambridge - thank you Elise for your hospitality for us girls for our short break
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

christmas

delightful property. very well equipt and clean and welcoming. lovely tasteful seasonal decorations
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great stay

The house is immaculate, clean and very well equipped. The garden was lovely to sit in and enjoy the sunshine.It was very handy having your own parking space at the house. We were down visiting our son and the house was in an ideal location for us, walking distance to shops, pubs and the railway station. The very generous welcome basket was much appreciated after a very long drive. We wish we could of stayed longer! Hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Very comfortably.

This house has everything you need for a relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Clean, quiet, comfortable property

The property was well presented and clean, warm, comfortable and very quiet. The location was excellent with bus and train within walking distance and ample parking. There were supermarkets, restaurants and the village shops within walking distance. The kitchen was well equipped for self catering with all equipment in working order. The owners were friendly and accommodating and responsive to any questions we had. We really enjoyed our stay in Great Shelford and would have no hesitation in recommending this property to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Amazing House

We had the best time staying at this house for our sons wedding. The host is extremely friendly and welcomed us when we arrived. The house is brilliant and had everything you could wish for. We would thoroughly recommend if visiting Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki priest

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

cambridge get together

A lovely property in a great position to visit cambridge and surrounding areas. Elise, the owner ,marvellous .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Perfect!

Highly recommend this beautiful property that is perfect in every way! Great communication throughout and fabulous location. Definitely 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sima H.

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

Great accommodation

The accommodation was very well equipped, clean and hospitable. The welcome pack and the toiletries in the bathrooms was very thoughtful and kind. However, both showers needed attention and repair. Altogether very enjoyable stay and quite easy commute to the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Fabulous house to stay

We had a lovely time staying here celebrating our Sisters 50th birthday. Very clean comfortable & definitely home from home. Couldn’t fault it one bit. Elise is a wonderful host & a really friendly lady. Will definitely return Karen & family x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Home from Home

An enjoyable stay enhanced by the property, the village and the location. Great Shelford makes one think of the TV programmes relating to Miss Marple and the mysteries she solved. The facilities and decor found in the property were outstanding. A warm welcome and everything one needed, and more, were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

geoff p.

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect. Beautifully decorated. Location was great - pub with great food , supermarket, chemist - all very close. Enclosed private outdoor yard. Thanks to Elise for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elise

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We have lived in Great Shelford since 2001 and live very close to this holiday rental. We work from home so are usually around to help guests with any queries. We really want you to enjoy the house and the area and leave feeling pampered and refreshed after your stay.

Why they chose this property

We love our Old Pound Yard house. Although in the centre of this busy village it is set back from the road and is a peaceful, calm sanctuary. Prior to refurbishing the house completely as a holiday home, we rented it as a long term let and our previous tenants all fell in love with its space and tranquility.

What makes this property unique

Old Pound Yard is walking distance to local supermarkets, pubs, a station, bus stops, restaurants, a park and recreation ground, takeaways, bakery, butchers, chemist and library - to name but a few local amenities. The house has private off road parking for up to 3 cars, right outside the front door. There is a lovely walled garden and french doors from the living room and dining room onto the patio. Another unique factor is the artwork around the house which is all painted by local artist Astrig Akseralian, Elise's sister - and if anything grabs your attention all the paintings are available for sale !

Languages:

English