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Rectory Farm

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian guest house near University of Cambridge

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Madingley Road, Cambridge, England, CB23 7PG
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The River Cam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 200 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Suite, Annex Building

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

  • 200 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Newnham stay.Your stay at this Newnham guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Coton Country Park and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. Churchill College and Murray Edwards College are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Churchill College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Cambridge - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The River Cam - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • King's College - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Tree Cambridge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Coton - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Foy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rectory Farm

3-star Edwardian guest house near University of Cambridge
Rectory Farm offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The guesthouse can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cambridge guesthouse.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, French

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Madingley Hall

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rectory Farm to the airport?

Rectory Farm is 5.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rectory Farm?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rectory Farm on Jun 29, 2025 start from $76.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rectory Farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rectory Farm.

Does Rectory Farm offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rectory Farm, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rectory Farm?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Rectory Farm?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Rectory Farm?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

Does Rectory Farm have a pool?

Rectory Farm features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Rectory Farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Rectory Farm to downtown Cambridge?

Rectory Farm is 2 mi away from Cambridge.

Rectory Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1006 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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed wasn’t very good, the mattress was too thin. The room was nice and warm, got a bit too hot but you can open the window. There are no staff around before 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay

Fantastic service, upgraded room for my birthday and it was more than expected. Very comfortable and pretty grounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ML

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

Nice room and beautiful views

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ben

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nikolay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Lovely place.

Beautiful place to stay, very smart and well kept, quiet, also, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Was lovely clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Funeral

Upgraded to the main house and after seeing the rooms in the annex I was disappointed with my upgrade. The rooms in the annex were nicer and had nicer beds.they were also slightly bigger. So not sure what I had for my upgrade??
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul fletcher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

8/10 Good

CL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house and couldn’t fault anything .Had room in main house which was decorated beautifully.Very good value for money Eat ate Tree horseshoes pub Very good food .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Unfair charges

At it's most basic, Rectory Hall is completely fine. I have stayed here a few times for work in Cambridge. All the rooms I stayed in are perfectly fine. The problem is the ambiguous and unfair charging policy. This time I was charged for parking overnight. No explanation was given. My card was just charged. I did choose to have breakfast for the 1st time in ages, which is £16. Not only is it overpriced but it is poor-average.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

venkat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The accommodation office staff who we collected keys from was not very helpful and poor service when we checked in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

A Disappointing Stay

The room was comfortable and quiet. However the bathroom was cold. We worked out how to switch on the towel rail from outside the room. In the cold weather it needed to be switched on. The breakfast service was well meaning but rather chaotic. Our main concern was that the room was not made up after our first night and tea, coffee, milk were not replaced. It has the potential to be very good but seemed to be run on a shoestring.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

Nice place but watch out for the parking surcharge

Well priced accommodation and pleasant stay. Just disappointing that after choosing this hotel for its price and quiet location, we then got charged £5 for parking to stay at a fairly rural location is called ‘Rectory Farm’ & all around are fields, not usually somewhere you’d expect to have to pay a surcharge for?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

June

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room #H04 would benefit from a mattress topper as the bed was uncomfortable. The sink did not drain
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rectory Farm was a very good location for access to Cambridge. The room was clean and conformable excellent shower. Will use again if in Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025