[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage Cottage in Cambridge with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159800/106159799/ec98f07a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159800/106159799/ad87df03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159800/106159799/ad9467eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159800/106159799/2d4bc08d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159800/106159799/8859f2e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience rural charm at this Horningsea cottage, nestled between two village pubs and a short stroll from Scotsdale Garden Centre. Unwind with a log burner, underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom, or take leisurely walks along the River Cam. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage Particularly charming 2 bed cottage in Horningsea only 4 miles from Cambridge city centre. Horningsea has the best of both worlds - idyllic & rural whilst being connected to Cambridge Science Park. Superb location set between 2 village pubs - the Plough & Fleece and the Crown & Punchbowl Grade II listed pub recommended in Good Pub Guide 2021. Only 5 minute walk to Scotsdale Garden Centre with Cafe serving cooked breakfast/tea & coffee. Lovely walks along the River Cam at the back of The Holts. Log burner & storage heaters available for use and underfloor heating in both kitchen and bathroom. Vodafone Superfast Unlimited WiFi available. Kingsize bed with luxury Emma mattress in master bedroom, Double bed in 2nd bedroom. Integrated washing machine and dishwasher in kitchen. There is a bus stop opposite and a cycle route along the river direct to Cambridge City centre which is approximately 4 miles. Plenty of on street parking. I will follow the guests lead and am on call if needed Horningsea is a nice, quiet & chilled village with some beautiful walks. The river Cam is within viewing distance from my garden. There is a bus stop directly opposite. Cambridge City centre is 4 miles and you can walk/bike along the river Cam all the way to the centre. Please note this is an old building built in 1790 which has a steep staircase to the bedrooms upstairs. It might be fusty and dusty in areas so may not be your cup of tea, please note before making a booking, thanks. Please also bring logs & kindling for the log burner ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50710000/50706500/50706499/fefdac83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton Chesterton - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 335793 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.24126%2C0.18595&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jbsWs5Jbcs7qcVpCNlmUANC4d4Y=) Cambridge, England #### What's nearby - Cambridge Science Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km - University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 8.2 km - The River Cam - 9 min drive - 8.5 km - Cambridge Corn Exchange - 11 min drive - 9.8 km - Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.1 km #### Getting around - Waterbeach Station - 3 min drive - Cambridge (CBG) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Golden Hind - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Plough - ‬3 min drive - ‪White Swan - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage? > As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage on Oct 16, 2025 start from CA $154.38, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge-Hotels-The-Holts-Charming-2-Bed-Cottage.h106159799.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage located? > Situated in Cambridge, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Milton Country Park, Cambridge City Cemetery, and St John's Innovation Centre. Abbey Stadium and Cambridge Business Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Holts - Charming idyllic & rural 2 bed Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan P. Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage with nice pubs nearby Really nice cottage style property with a log burner and really comfy beds. Only warning would be the stairs as they're pretty steep and the bathroom is downstairs if you need to get up in the middle of the night. ##### Jonathan P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a great stay here! ##### Grace Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Spokane](https://www.expedia.ca/Spokane-Hotels.d602959.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Quintessence](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Tremblant-Hotels-Hotel-Quintessence.h1635310.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Kaanapali](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaanapali-Hotels.d800065.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Revelstoke-Hotels-The-Sutton-Place-Hotel-Revelstoke-Mountain-Resort.h2774659.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Playa del Carmen](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d601751-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in The Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Blue-Mountains-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6129678-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Honolulu (HNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/hnl/montreal-to-honolulu) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Beirut (BEY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/bey/montreal-to-beirut) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bom/toronto-to-mumbai) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxu/toronto-to-london) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Burnaby](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Burnaby.d9520.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [Japan Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Japan.d89.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/42/Costa-Rica)