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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
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Madingley Road, Cambridge, England, CB23 7PG
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The River Cam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 200 sq ft
  • 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

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

  • 151 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 200 sq ft
  • 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

  • 151 sq ft
  • 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

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Suite, Annex Building

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

  • 200 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Newnham, Rectory Farm is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial and Churchill College. This 38-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool, and concierge services.
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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
  • King's College - 5 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

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Tree Cambridge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Coton - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Foy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rectory Farm

Suburban guesthouse in Cambridge with a seasonal outdoor pool
At Rectory Farm, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include wedding services and a garden.
TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing boards are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

English, French

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Exterior detail

Madingley Hall

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
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$91 nightly
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Jun 16 - Jun 17
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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)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Rectory Farm?

Rectory Farm provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Rectory Farm?

This guesthouse is situated in Newnham within a short 19-minute walk of Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. You'll also find The River Cam and Fitzwilliam Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rectory Farm?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 5 per night.

Does Rectory Farm feature a casino at the property?

No, Rectory Farm doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rectory Farm?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rectory Farm?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool plus some accommodations include kitchenettes and separate bathtubs and showers.

Does Rectory Farm have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rectory Farm have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Rectory Farm offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Rectory Farm allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rectory Farm.

Does Rectory Farm have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Rectory Farm?

The closest major airport to Rectory Farm is Cambridge (CBG), which is 5.1 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 29.4 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rectory Farm?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Rectory Farm.

Does Rectory Farm have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Rectory Farm.

Rectory Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 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

2/10 Terrible

Nikolay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Lovely place.

Beautiful place to stay, very smart and well kept, quiet, also, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Was lovely clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Funeral

Upgraded to the main house and after seeing the rooms in the annex I was disappointed with my upgrade. The rooms in the annex were nicer and had nicer beds.they were also slightly bigger. So not sure what I had for my upgrade??
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul fletcher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house and couldn’t fault anything .Had room in main house which was decorated beautifully.Very good value for money Eat ate Tree horseshoes pub Very good food .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Unfair charges

At it's most basic, Rectory Hall is completely fine. I have stayed here a few times for work in Cambridge. All the rooms I stayed in are perfectly fine. The problem is the ambiguous and unfair charging policy. This time I was charged for parking overnight. No explanation was given. My card was just charged. I did choose to have breakfast for the 1st time in ages, which is £16. Not only is it overpriced but it is poor-average.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

venkat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The accommodation office staff who we collected keys from was not very helpful and poor service when we checked in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

A Disappointing Stay

The room was comfortable and quiet. However the bathroom was cold. We worked out how to switch on the towel rail from outside the room. In the cold weather it needed to be switched on. The breakfast service was well meaning but rather chaotic. Our main concern was that the room was not made up after our first night and tea, coffee, milk were not replaced. It has the potential to be very good but seemed to be run on a shoestring.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

Nice place but watch out for the parking surcharge

Well priced accommodation and pleasant stay. Just disappointing that after choosing this hotel for its price and quiet location, we then got charged £5 for parking to stay at a fairly rural location is called ‘Rectory Farm’ & all around are fields, not usually somewhere you’d expect to have to pay a surcharge for?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

June

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room #H04 would benefit from a mattress topper as the bed was uncomfortable. The sink did not drain
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rectory Farm was a very good location for access to Cambridge. The room was clean and conformable excellent shower. Will use again if in Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eun-Young

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was cold because the heating didn’t turn on while I was sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

Nice place

Nice king size bed and big shower for 2 people. Bed comfortable and house and grounds beautiful. Only issue can hear next rooms plugging into sockets and doors closing which woke us up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Traditional British Cottage Feel

We reserved one of the smaller rooms and it was adequate for our stay. Traditional British cottage feel. It’s a bit outside of Cambridge so getting to places to eat etc, you had to walk 20-25 mins to the few nearby restaurants or taxi around. The setting however is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for Cambridge; no frills but clean and everything we needed. Would have said good value for money but very disappointing that a charge for car parking has been introduced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Aviral

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been visiting this property for more than a year now. It has its pros n cons. Rooms are generally clean but dated. There is no air-conditioning, so if you are going in summers, its a big no-no. Then in winters as well, the heating in the rooms is very ineffective. And the toilets are freezing cold. In the name of toiletries all you get is 1 small soap bar. The washbasins and shower areas are usually clogged a bit, and collect water. Parking used to be free, but now there is a £5 charge. Check-in time is 4pm and if you arrive early, just be in your car. In the name of service you hardly get any. There is a self-service coffee/snacks area which is just in 1 building, which has paid vending machine. So i would say avoid if the weather is too hot or too cold, or you are looking for any luxury. Its a pretty much self-service Lodge, which can be ok and for me it kind of works if I am looking for a night stay with 0 facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025