Rectory Farm

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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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
(62 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Park View, Annex Building

  • Park view
  • 19 sq m
  • 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

  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Park view
  • 19 sq m
  • 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 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Murray Edwards College.

What's nearby

  • Churchill College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lucy Cavendish College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Backs - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sir Isaac Newton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Astronomer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Wok - ‬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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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. 480 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was pristine and comfortable, offering a delightful view. The peaceful surroundings, combined with its fantastic location, made it the perfect haven to return to after our busy days exploring Cambridge and Newmarket
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mahb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice surroundings, lovely staff Apparently they can no longer afford to provide soaps… take your own!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Leon

Disliked: Staff & service
The Hotel and the grounds looked amazing, unfortunately that’s where it ended, on arrival at reception we was kind of greeted, filled out a form and told where our room: was, no details about the facilities breakfast or anything’ the room whilst nice was small, dated but in the main clean. The bathroom needed some attention, with obvious mould around the windows. The view over the garden was nice but you could sense that perhaps there was no care given to the surroundings. The bed was ok creaky and only one pillow each, same with the bathroom one towel each and one towel for that could’ve been as a bath matt or face towel. In all it felt that there was a lot of potential but left feeling very flat, There didn’t seem any interest in customer service, other hotels we’ve stayed at have been welcoming and pleasant no matter the length of stay, and someone available at all hours. Here the reception was manned from 4pm-10pm, just made it feel very impersonal. Finally keep an eye on the ‘security deposit’ never paid this on a hotel stay before and wasn’t mentioned on arrival, £50 which is taken from your account, so make sure you know before you book.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quite clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We had a great stay. The property itself is beautiful and the ground is very private. Pool is outdoor and closed during October so can’t comment. Can’t comment on the staff as we didn’t see anyone. Room was beautiful as the theme fitted in with the building style but tea/coffee tray was very poor, only a tiny bar of soap and only 2 towels for our whole stay. Location was good as only 10mins by taxi to centre of Cambridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and spacious but decor was looking a little tired. The hotel and grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was well cooked with plenty of choice but luke warm, which is why we havent put excellent, £16 pp seems a little excessive. Lovely hotel, pleasant staff but room for improvement. Shame you had to pay £5 parking fee too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jeanette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Noisy room

The annex room was clean and comfortable but had no sound proofing, the neighbour thought it was ok to start making and taking business calls at 5.10 am onwards disturbing all of the other guests, not the hotels fault but they might consider putting some ear plugs in guests rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ilona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, the rooms and grounds are fabulous, a little disappointed there wasnt a bar with comfy seating to relax in after check in... and although it was stated in small print that check in doesnt open until 4pm its actually the whole hotel doesnt open until 4pm which is rather inconvenient if you arrive early after a long drive...that being said bed linen pillows and duvet all really luxurious so definately recommend for a good nights sleep. With regards to the £5 parking fee we had to search around for a member of staff to try to pay this and after finding the only member of staff around (the chef Darren) and him making 2 telephone calls to no avail he concluded our parking fee was included in our room rate?...strange set up but overall a lovely nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Khrys

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place waste of resources with the small soap bars that get thrown away after one use. Not great for the environment. Only one bath towel with no face/hand towel and no shower gel. Lucky, I always bring my own!! Reception person was lovely. Hairdryer was broken in my room and she dealt with me immediately and was very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet location with great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025