Thorn House B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thorn House B&B in Fen Drayton offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a tennis court and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a dining area, kitchenette, and private entrance. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests. Room service is available for added convenience. Prime Location: Located 58 km from London Stansted Airport, the property is near attractions such as the University of Cambridge (20 km) and Audley End House (40 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pamela
Australia Australia
“Great little apartment in a quiet village with nature walks and excellent historic pub, nearby. Wonderful, attentive host who provided a delicious, cooked breakfast.”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy little garden room with everything you need for a weekend stay”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good freshly cooked breakfast. Easy access on arrival. Friendly helpful host. Safe and secure environment. Easy walk to very good popular pub/restaurant”
Elke
Germany Germany
“I think this was one of the best accommodations I've ever stayed in. We received a very warm welcome from Alex and immediately felt welcome. The cottage is lovingly furnished, very clean, and the bed was very comfortable.”
Nicoletta
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location with plenty of space. The bed was super comfortable and felt clean and warm. Alex was so hospitable and the breakfast was delicious.”
Yaxley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our host was excellent. Our friends stayed in the additional property and we all agree - the cooked breakfast delivered personally was excellent. We also had cakes provided on our arrival with tea/coffee/sugar all available plus all we needed for...”
Maxwell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Set in an idyllic village just off the services the cute cottage had everything you needed, safe parking warm welcome and everything you need to relax. Different teas and coffees and with high speed WiFi and great shower room. Slept well then woke...”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable in a quiet location but very close to road network and Cambridge.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location in a quiet village to further explore Cambridgeshire”
Christiane
Germany Germany
“We had a wonderful stay at this lovely guesthouse. The host Alex was very attentive and always made sure we felt comfortable. He was happy to chat and share stories, which created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The balance between hospitality...”

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

House rules

Thorn House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.