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THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge

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Exterior detail
Living area
living area with kitchen behind
Private kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2430.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Hilton, Cambridgeshire, ENG
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge

We are providing a deep clean between guests.
There are no additional fees.

This Tourist Board three-star rated Gold Award property with its high-quality furnishings, pretty, village setting and handy location near to Cambridge, provides excellent value for money. The White Barn is a recently refurbished, traditional weather-boarded barn in the beautiful village of Hilton. With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, it provides ground floor accommodation with an ensuite bedroom and light and airy open plan sitting room where French doors open on to the private patio garden. The Barn is a self-contained unit adjacent to the owners' Victorian house and garden. The White Barn is privately owned and family managed. It is well situated, close to the historic market towns of St Ives, Huntingdon and Ely, and within easy access of Cambridge. It lies in the heart of beautiful Fenland scenery with its many historic and wildlife attractions. It has wi-fi internet access with super-fast fibre-optic broadband.
With tasteful, comfortable furnishings and plenty of character, The White Barn provides ground floor accommodation: open plan sitting/ dining/ kitchen area, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, French doors to patio garden. Newly refurbished, it is in excellent condition with new, up-to-date equipment and utensils, including dishwasher and washer dryer, smart TV and DVD player and wi-fi internet access. The bedroom has a high quality, comfortable new bed and mattress, and the ensuite bathroom is completely tiled with new modern fittings, including bath, thermostatic power shower and heated towel rail. A travel cot or ready bed can be provided for small children or babies.
There is a delightful patio garden, with table and chairs, a small pear tree and plenty of flowering plants. Car parking is on the drive in front of the barn and is lit at night with security lights. There are no steps from gravel parking area to front door. Hilton village contains a small village shop and post office and a pub which serves food, as well as a children's play park, green and riding stables. Hilton is a beautiful village with some lovely historic houses, an extensive green and a common which is great for walks, and of course it has its famous turf maze.

Property manager

Claire Walsh
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and ready bed available
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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 leave the property in a reasonably clean and tidy state. Thank you!

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cambridge Market Square and Mill Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hinchingbrooke Country Park and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Raptor Foundation and Whipple Museum of the History of Science. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilton, Cambridgeshire, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • The River Cam - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 20 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 23 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Cakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE WHITE BARN in a beautiful village close to Cambridge located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Manor at Hemingford Grey, Raptor Foundation and Hinchingbrooke Country Park. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Cambridgeshire Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ejazul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin m.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay, very comfortable 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne N.

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

Cosy Accommodation

The White Barn is compact & comfortable. It is in a good location for exploring Cambridgeshire & Lincolnshire, & ideal for a weekend break. A bigger television would have been appreciated, & a storage food cupboard.cupboard
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

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

A lovely little barn for a quiet break

My partner and Ioved staying here for our first little getaway together. It had everything we needed to be comfortable and cook dinner, the WiFi was good enough for us to watch Disney+ and it was closed to Cambridge park and ride for a day out. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Ideal holiday home

White Barn might be small, but it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Friendly hosts & locals. Even the weather was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

September 24

This property is in a great location with good amenities but tbh is in need of some updating and could have been cleaned more thoroughly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Light and Airy Space with Secluded Garden

It was such fun being in a light and airy living space - especially when the weather was warm and sunny and we could open the big doors onto the patio and sit in the small secluded garden - we managed to eat out all our meals out here for several days and enjoyed using our bird song identification app as we listened to a multitude of birds in the surrounding area. The village has a beautiful common and some nice walks to explore too. A relaxed stay all round.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel J.

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

When only the best will do!

The White Barn is excellent. We are always a little anxious when booking a new place to stay but once we entered The White Barn all concerns disappeared. It is absolutely wonderful. Every aspect of a stay has been thought through from on-site parking to milk in the 'fridge. The White Barn is on our list for a return visit when next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Lovely and comfy.

Great find and convenient to meet up with friends and have a great time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Would not hesitate to use this property again, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Hilton white bar

Lovely stay,very comfy bed . Everything you need available in the barnxxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Excellent stay

The barn was in excellent condition and extremely well stocked with everything you need. Small but pretty courtyard garden. On a main road but no problem with traffic noise at night. Overall highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marica B., Australia

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

Private and very comfortable barn stay

Claire’s White Barn was beautifully presented and exactly as shown online. Very private, clean and homey feeling. Host provided additional bedding when requested and nothing was any trouble. We were able to check in earlier than planned and leave later than needed. Very accommodating of the hosts. Enjoyed the peace, and not too far from amenities. Lovely stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Perfect for our needs

Very well equipped, lots of practical details, and lovely little patio to look out on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Les S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Comfortable Accommodation in Quaint Village Setting

The Village of Hilton is very serene and the White Barn is well located for nearby visits to Ely, Cambridge etc. The owner of the property was very pleasant. However the pictures do not reveal that this Barn! is actually situated immediately next go the road that runs through the village - the bedroom being nearest the road. Unfortunately the microwave had been missed when the pre clean took place (This was rectified by the owner). Otherwise everything one needed for a comfortable stay was supplied. A local shop 100 yards away supplied us with basics. Perhaps a fresh pint of milk would have been a nice gesture.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

The White Barn

Everything you could possibly need and more! A great location for exploring the local area or visiting family. Comfortable accommodation, lovely outdoor space, finished to a really high standard. A mix of old and new. Exactly like the photos! Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynda C.

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

Great property

An excellent holiday barn for two people. All appliances were top rate The doors onto a little private garden were a bonus Very comfortable and clean. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short stay

Lovely clean property. Easy access to Cambridge. Claire was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

A very cosy place to stay with everything you need. A super host. Wonderful friendly village.

Recommended.

8/10 Good

Beverley D., Liverpool, England

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

Comfortable retreat in Hilton

This is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped cottage. Easy access to attractions and Cambridge. Only downside is the busy, noisy road that the cottage backs on to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Lovely, cosy place to stay for a relaxing break.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the White Barn. Claire is a wonderful host and the White Barn is lovely. We had a very relaxing stay during our anniversary trip and we highly recommend this accommodation. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arabella C.

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

Great stay for the weekend

The property was lovely, was really neat and clean and you can just use a key box to get in which was really easy. The area is good but we did drive to another pub as Claire said the local one wasn’t that great - she did recommend others and the one we chose worked out well.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

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

The white Barn

Very Good and friendly owns good not be more helpful

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T., Melbourne, Australia

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

White barn

Very pleasant, comfortable cottage
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Highly Recommended

A very enjoyable stay in The White Barn. It was very clean and comfortable and well equipped for long or short stays. Claire was friendly and helpful, as were all the local people we spoke to. Arrival and departure were made very easy by there being a key safe and the little courtyard garden was a delight.

About the host

Hosted by Claire Walsh

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I am Claire, and I run the White Barn along with my husband, Cameron. We have a thirteen year old daughter Kara and we live next door to the Barn. We're on hand to help you with anything you need, but the White Barn is entirely self contained with its own garden and separate entrance from the driveway, so you will have complete privacy. I work as a university lecturer in Cambridge and my husband works for local government while Kara attends the local secondary school. The barn was in a rather dilapidated state when we moved here, so we refurbished it to our own design in 2006 and have really enjoyed having visitors who can enjoy its special character and the charm of Hilton village.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in the Fens, and my mother still lives in Lincolnshire and my brother lives nearby in Cambridge, so this area has been home to me all my life. It's a great region to live and work, with plenty to do. The best aspect for us as a family is that we can enjoy village life out in the countryside, yet have access to the theatres, shops and museums in Cambridge in under 20 minutes. Hilton is a beautiful village with some lovely historic houses, an extensive green and a common which is great for walks, and of course it has its famous turf maze. Hilton has a great community spirit with a Feast week in early July every year with marquee on the green and plenty of entertainments. It's great to see children of all ages running round the maze.

What makes this property unique

The White Barn has great character - its best feature is the high, angled ceiling supported by beams and the large windows covering the whole of the wall to the garden. Everyone loves the amount of light that comes in, while at the same time, the Barn feels cosy and comforting. It's an old-fashioned weather-boarded barn on the outside, but has all the benefits of being a new-build on the inside. It's location also has dual benefits - you can enjoy village life, the countryside and the rich history around Hilton but also visit the vibrant and historic city of Cambridge in only a few minutes.

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English

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