Rectory Farm

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Madingley Road, Cambridge, England, CB23 7PG
  • Place, Churchill College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, Annex Building

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at Rectory Farm in Cambridge (Newnham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. .This guesthouse is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Churchill College and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Coton Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Coton Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Churchill College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Murray Edwards College - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Cambridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sir Isaac Newton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Wok - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Tree - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Rectory Farm

Suburban guesthouse in Cambridge with a seasonal outdoor pool
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)

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Relaxing Stay

Warm welcome at check in. Room was spacious, comfortable and relaxing with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morning breakfast lady, very helpful.. Said where to pick up park drive, into city.. I had light breakfast..only. Room small but nice. Top floor. No lift. I am 83, hazard getting case up there.. No help. Grounds looked great. Idea place for city..and M11. Grandchester, next juc 12 nice pubs for meals. Enjoyed my trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Charming

Same day booking. Small annexe room but very comfortable. Excellent location- close to motorway and Cambridge Park and Ride. Several good pub/restaurants within a few minutes drive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Fabulous

Amazing & beautiful so relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the property surrounding & the quit venue. We didn’t like the late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loose door handle and broken chandelier 😂
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great experience to be honest. Arrived to find no functioning reception, having to search for staff to even speak to. We arrived 3h early to our check in time - were told we would have to pay extra if we wanted to leave our bags at the hotel (WOW). No air conditioning making the place LITERALLY like a sauna on not even the hottest day this season. When asked for refreshment options we were directed to a tiny room with a vending machine and an automatic coffee machine - pay contactless, prices like for a barrista-made coffee. When asked to use a toilet, we had to wait for them to fetch us the key to the toilet! Like anyone who wasn't a guest would stop there looking for a toilet... The room - not terribly clean, needed to first kill the spiders and remember to bring all your toiletries cause there's nothing there. Again no aircon - the fan in the room didn't manage to cool it down at all all night. Breakfast buffet - things in the 'heated' metal dishes (eggs/tomatoes,etc.) were all cold. We were told we can order eggs (pouched/fried) from the kitchen so we did... Never arrived as they forgot our order and the kitchen closed. Horrible service and poor accommodation. Don't get tricked by the beautiful pictures!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Will

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful farm with horses and goats outside, very peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying here. Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked our ground floor rooms in the chalet. Traffic noise with windows open but hotel has convenient location next to M11! Clean comfortable, good value for money. Didn't eat at hotel. Check in friendly and efficient. Was concerned about previous reviews but our experience (2 rooms) was fine. Deposit promptly returned too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Great hospitality

Great hospitality. Lovely staff, convenient location. pool was most welcome at end of long day's driving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Really nice place

The room was very nice and clean, a bit warm but with the window open there was a nice breeze. The swimming pool is very nice, heated at the right temperature to be pleasant but not too hot for a swim. Thw building and garden are great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay to celebrate my daughter’s exams. The pool was lovely and the gardens were stunning xx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room compact but had all amenities we required, our room located on left side of chalet building kept cool all day out of the midday sun. We've stayed here a few times No problems with staff members all accommodating booking taxis etc, easy check in / out. 10mins walk to Park & ride catch bus into Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was lovely as were the grounds, but it would have been nice for lunch and/or lunch to be served in the dining room as the the other establishments were very expensive and quite up market making me feel a bit uncomfortable overall. The snacks and coffee room was a bit of a joke, a vending machine that was pretty much empty and a coffee machine that offered only 2 different types of coffee and hot water, not exactly welcoming. And nowhere did it state online or around the property that you have to pay extra to go swimming, i was happy to pay it but then noticed a sign saying no lone swimming, surely if you have a pool you should have a life gaurd as well?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place Friendly staff felt very welcome Had such relaxing few days Definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025