With a stay at Rectory Farm in Cambridge (Newnham), you'll be a 5-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 10 minutes from Imperial War Museum Duxford. .This guesthouse is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Churchill College and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
University of Cambridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
The Backs - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Cambridge Station - 8 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Astronomer - 16 min walk
Sir Isaac Newton - 4 min drive
Golden Wok - 5 min drive
Dulcedo - 16 min walk
Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - 4 min drive
About this property
Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Edwardian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
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 lift
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
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
Rectory Farm Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
478
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
296
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
124
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
56
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
47
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
Travelled with family
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful welcome. Staff made it. Signposted well. Funny reception desk and makeshift bar next to it but added to the charm. Room was lovely and bed so very very comfortable.
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig
4 Dec 2025
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Christopher
Travelled with family
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Quilt filling had moved into clumps so no filling in places which along with the heating not working on the firdt night meant we were cold in bed. The first room we were offered room 3 had a knackered mattress.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Christopher
Travelled with family
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Not enough room on hotels .com to leave a detailed review and report shortcomings.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
CE
Travelled with family
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was very nice. Our room was clean and comfortable. It's in a very good position if you want to get into Cambridge as we did. The park and ride is only a few minutes away and excellent.
But it did seem very impersonal that there was no one around during the day to go to if there was any problem.
Our bed was made but the bathroom wasn't touched so no clean towels, floor mat or the sink cleaned which is what we'd expect from a hotel.
The breakfast was very good, plenty of choice for everything. The lady in charge was lovely, very friendly and helpful.
We'd certainly stay at The Rectory Farm if we were in that area again and would recommend it.
Very clean. Warm room, welcoming and helpful staff, good shower pressure on the top floor. Coffee and tea in the room. Close to park&drive, 3 bus options to the center. Highly recommended. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Georgiana
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Mr T J
28 Nov 2025
Mr T J
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Teresa
27 Nov 2025
Faults on the room no heating and the bathroom water not enough hot
A handy spot on the outskirts of Cambridge. It had everything we needed.
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Graham
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasing manor-house style property. Lovely and extensive grounds. The room (a suite) was large and well-appointed, with triple aspect views over carpark to the front and gardens to side and rear. When you book you are warned no soaps provided, so we brought our own, as well as towels and pillow, for our own comfort. Didn't eat at hotel so cannot comment. Hosts - interesting.
Clean room and bathroom. Bit of tiny room and the mattress was a bit tired. Would recommend for a weekend budget getaway.
Georgios
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
16 Nov 2025
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clare
16 Nov 2025
Staff very helpful and nice warm atmosphere upon arrival
Clare
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Johanna
15 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed was huge. Perfect stay with a dog as the door opened up onto the grass. The fields for dog walking were amazing and went on and on. Highly recommend, would definitely stay again.
The rectory farm is a lovely place to stay, very quiet and welcoming. We checked in after 4pm and was upgraded free of charge. However, the hot water wasn’t working properly so we had to change rooms. The room was slightly bigger but a smaller bed which was fine too. (But I did prefer the other big bed). Set on lovely grounds. It would be nice if they had more toiletries available in the room. Other than that had a great stay and would definitely recommend.
This was very convenient to access the park and ride into Cambridge where you can leave your car for free. The property and was lovely, clean and quiet.