This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Henry Smith Playing Fields and Croydon Village Hall. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire
A peaceful adults-only retreat on a private historic estate in Cambridgeshire. Serenthea offers calm, design-led interiors, two serene bedrooms, a cosy lounge, a study, and a fully enclosed garden with pond and fire pit. Perfect for rest, reflection, or a quiet countryside escape. Private entrance, easy self check-in, and beautiful walks from the doorstep.
STILLNESS, COMFORT & QUIET LUXURY
Serenthea has been intentionally styled to feel grounding and spacious. Natural textures, soft lighting and carefully chosen materials create a warm, restorative atmosphere.
Inside, you’ll find a cosy lounge with soft seating, an electric fireplace, and views across the private garden. A separate study offers a calm, neutral space for reading, writing or creative work, with optional lighting for those who record content.
Guests often tell us they sleep better here than anywhere else.
SLEEP & RELAXATION
The retreat includes two serene bedrooms — one king, one double — each with natural light, blackout curtains and calm, uncluttered décor. British-wool bedding and hand-selected textiles bring warmth and comfort.
A spa-like bathroom with quality amenities and thoughtful details encourages slow, unhurried mornings and gentle evening wind-downs.
KICHEN & DINING
The country kitchen blends homely character with clean, uplifting touches. You’ll find: • A quality coffee machine with roasted beans • Thoughtfully chosen cookware • A cosy dining space for relaxed meals
Everything is set up for simple, nourishing days.
PRIVATE GARDEN, POND & OUTDOOR SPACES
Your enclosed garden curves around the retreat and offers complete privacy. Sit by the pond with morning tea, rest beneath mature trees in the afternoon sun, or gather around the fire pit on rustic log-slice seating at dusk.
Garden mats and seating are provided if you’d like to stretch, journal, or simply breathe in the quiet of the estate grounds.
IDEAL FOR: • Solo travellers seeking stillness • Couples wanting a peaceful countryside escape • Writers, creatives and deep thinkers • Those needing rest from fast-paced life • Guests who love nature, privacy and renewal
WHY GUESTS LOVE IT HERE
Guests describe Serenthea as “calm, beautifully designed and instantly relaxing,” with many calling it “a personal retreat” and “a reset.”
LOCATION & PRIVACY
Serenthea sits within a private historic estate. While the host’s home shares the driveway, entrances are on opposite sides to ensure full privacy. The garden and entire retreat are exclusively yours.
Miles of public footpaths and bridleways begin at the doorstep, making countryside walks effortless.
By prior arrangement, guests may also bring their own horse and make use of the estate’s stables and paddocks.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Private Sanctuary with Garden, Pond & Fire Pit • Serene Bedrooms with Blackout Curtains • Hotel-Grade Bedding with British-Wool Layers • Design-Led, Calming Interiors (Soft Lighting / Natural Materials) • Creative Workspace with Garden Views • Enhanced Privacy on a Historic Country Estate • Quality Coffee & Thoughtful Ritual Touches • Grounding Atmosphere with Intentional Styling
IN A SENTENCE
Serenthea is a peaceful, beautifully designed countryside retreat where quiet, comfort and nature come together — a place to reset, breathe and unwind.
The vacation home is heated and features 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
This property doesn't allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Sandy, close to Wimpole Estate, Orwell Clunch Pit, and Shortmead House. Henry Smith Playing Fields is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.
Is parking available on site at Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cambridge (CBG), which is 24.9 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Luton Airport (LTN), which is around 20.8 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire?
No, there aren't any house with balconies at Private country retreat in Cambridgeshire.