Thorn House B&B

church street, Fen Drayton, cb244sg, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>218</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
219 reviews

Location, facilities and in particular the attention from the owner. Breakfast was excellent.

Chris United Kingdom
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Thorn House B&B

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Located in the village of Fen Drayton, the Thorn House B&B offers a self contained one bedroom lodge and a self contained one bedroom guest house with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. It is just 15 minutes’ drive from central Cambridge and 5 minutes from St Ives. The peaceful Thorn House B&B is close to the Fen Drayton Nature Reserve. With beautiful lakes and the River Great Ouse, this area is ideal for bird watching, walking and cycling. Bird watching tours can be arranged in advance with a local expert. The guided busway runs through the reserve, providing easy transport links to St Ives and Cambridge. The bus stop is about 20-25 minutes’ walk from Thorn House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, facilities and in particular the attention from the owner. Breakfast was excellent.”
  • Connor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was amazing, friendly and helpful at every point during the stay. The location was good, nice and quiet but with plenty of places nearby to visit.”
  • Rodney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Flexible, friendly, attentive, very helpful and very much value for money. A definite return in the future, as met our needs for a quiet retreat and near Carriages Cream Tea. A perfect weekend for us.”

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Amenities for the The Guest House - Free parking on premise, Kitchenette with microwave and fridge, Free wireless Internet, Free TV, Double bed with hotel quality cotton sheets, Choice of breakfast, Dining area for two, Two person sofa bed, Tea and coffee making facilities, Walk in shower with underfloor heating. Amenities for the Lodge - Free parking on premise, Free wireless Internet, Free TV, Choice of breakfast, Dining area for two, Two person sofa, King size bed with hotel quality cotton sheets, Choice of breakfast, Tea and coffee making facilities, En suite shower room. Check in times - 4pm - 9pm Check out time - 10.30am Location - Fen Drayton is a beautiful and quiet traditional English village with it's origins from the Domesday book (1086 AD) and just 15 minutes from Cambridge by car. It has close links to the A14, Cambridge, St Ives, Fenstanton, Swavesey, Papworth and Huntingdon all of which are easy to navigate to from the village. Fen Drayton is the home of the RSPB Fen Drayton lakes and the great river Ouse. It's a must for bird watchers and everyone who loves the outdoors. Situated in the picturesque countryside, close to the RSPB nature reserve which offers...
Thorn House is run by Alexander Francis (with help from his little toddler son, Ollie) . Close to Cambridge city all it's local towns yet based on an picturesque rural back drop of Fen Drayton. With many years experience in hosting properties we know how to look after our guests and look forward to meeting you when you enjoy your stay at Thorn House.
Thorn House is situated near the heart of the sleepy picturesque village of Fen Drayton
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Thorn House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Room service
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Thorn House B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Thorn House B&amp;B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that Eviivo company processes payments and per-authorizations for this property.

Please note, pets can only be accommodated in the guests lodge, not the main house.

Please inform Thorn House B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Thorn House B&B

  • Thorn House B&B is 800 feet from the center of Fen Drayton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Thorn House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Thorn House B&B include:

    • Bungalow
    • Apartment

  • Yes, Thorn House B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Thorn House B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Tennis court

  • Check-in at Thorn House B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.