Dog-friendly Cambridgeshire
Rich in history, Cambridgeshire is the perfect getaway for culture-loving canines. Whether you roam the charming market towns, or explore the expansive countryside, you'll never be short of things to do!
- Stretham, EnglandChittering Farm sits in the privacy of the owners’ arable farm accessed by a private road and is conveniently situated between Cambridge and Ely. The house was rebuilt from an old barn and affords every comfort for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Situated on a busy working farm the property is an excellent choice for large family get togethers or friendly reunions that require spacious accommodation. It is the ideal base to explore Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk. There are cycle routes to Cambridge and Ely easily accessed from the farm. Some guests may prefer to relax in the private (unfenced) 1-acre garden with its 4-acre paddocks and enjoy the facilities on-site or nearby.
Aqua park and wakeboarding on-site, a short walk from the property. There is also a tennis net and a large football goal in the garden. A games room with table tennis, pool table and dart board. Ely Leisure village 5½ miles has swimming pools, multi-screen cinema, health club, eateries and a driving range with 9 hole golf course and fishing is available locally. A stay here will also provide the opportunity to enjoy the rural location of the farm, with farm and river walks, bird watching and cycling. Located on the edge of the farm is Stretham Old Engine. Erected in 1831, it is a well-preserved example of a steam engine used to drain the farm in the early 20th century.
The city of Cambridge is 10 miles away, famous for its colleges, museums, tours and botanical gardens, where visitors can also try their hand at punting on the River Cam or enjoy a wealth of shops, cafés and restaurants. The city of Ely with markets and local shopping is 6 miles away in the other direction, steeped in history with its impressive medieval cathedral and long river frontage where you can enjoy a boat trip or riverside walk. If you fancy a trip to the beach the North Norfolk coast is less than 50 miles away, the Royal Sandringham Estate less than 40 miles, and Thetford Forest, famous for its walk and cycle routes only 35 miles away. National Trust properties can be found at nearby Wicken Fen, 5 miles, and Anglesey Abbey and gardens 13 miles. Newmarket is also 13 miles with music nights and race days, and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford 24 miles, so there is plenty of scope if you feel like exploring the area during your stay.£241From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Ely, EnglandThe impressive Westward House stands at approximately 8000 square feet on two acres of land. As you enter the grounds off Bury Road and through a gated driveway, you will be welcomed into the elegant foyer, boasting a beautiful oak staircase, chandeliers and an ornate fireplace. With doors leading to two reception rooms, games room, dining room, two ground floor bedrooms with private toilet and a large kitchen/family room, which has apart glazed vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams. The first floor comprises a mezzanine balcony overlooking the grand entrance hall, an array of doubles, single and family bedrooms with either en-suites or traditional wash hand basins, three separate family bathrooms. Externally there is an attached ground floor outbuilding with a further two bedrooms and shower room, with access through a side door into the kitchen/family room. There is ample off road parking for in excess of 10 cars and an enclosed wraparound garden, which is mainly lawned and foliage.
Ramsey is a market town and is approximately 9 miles north of Huntingdon and 30 miles from Cambridge city centre. There are plenty of attractions, both locally and further afield, from Ramsey rural museum, Fenland light railway and Ramsey Abbey walled gardens to all that Cambridge has to offer. You can also reach Thetford Forest in just over an hour’s drive.£296From price per night based on 7 night stay