 Acorn Cottage has been awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain and also has an M2 rating for those less able. It is set in a courtyard on a working arable farm close to the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border. It has four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and sleeps a maximum of 8. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 shower rooms 8 guests
£400 - £800
Acorn is all on one level with polished hardwood floors throughout. Decorated to a high standard it has a fully equipped kitchen: dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Acorn sleeps a maximum of 8 people and is set in a courtyard with three other self catering cottages, we can comfortably accommodate parties of 18 in total.
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There are two barn conversions, one which has been converted into a four bedroom cottage (sleeping up to eight guests), the other into three smaller cottages (sleeping between two - four guests). Larger parties of up to eighteen guests can be accommodated by renting more than one cottage. All cottages are set in a charming courtyard setting, along with the owners Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
The self-catering accommodation has been awarded 4 Stars for quality by Visit Britain and the Bed and Breakfast accommodation has been awarded 5 Stars with the addition of a Silver Award for quality.
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Rural |
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Walking, Sightseeing |
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Self Catering |
| Guests: |
8 |
| Bedrooms: |
4: 3 double beds, 2 single beds
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| Bathrooms: |
1 |
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3 |
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Facilities
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These two delightful barn conversions have been designed to offer guests every comfort they may need, to have an enjoyable self catering holiday.
You have the choice of four lovely cottages at Highfield Farm with Acorn sleeping eight guests; Ash and Chestnut sleeping four and Walnut providing accommodation for two. Alternatively, larger parties of up to eighteen can be accommodated if more than one cottage is rented, thus allowing friends or families to enjoy a holiday together whilst having a degree of privacy in their own cottage.
There is an onsite laundry room which guests have the shared use of, providing a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Chestnut is equipped to a very high standard and offers:
One double bedroom with en-suite shower room. One twin bedroom with a bathroom next door. The cottage is all on one level with polished hard wood floors throughout. Spacious kitchen diner, fully equipped with dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and cooker. There is also a dark wood table and four chairs. Large and airy sitting room equipped with television (including Freeview box), video and DVD player. A double door gives way to an enclosed patio area at the back complete with garden table and chairs, and overlooks the farm yard and fields. Ash is also equipped to a very high standard, providing:
One double bedroom with en-suite shower room equipped to M2 standard. One twin bedroom. Second bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The cottage is all on one level with polished hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen/diner is fully equipped with dishwasher, fridge freezer, cooker, and microwave. Sitting room with television (with Freeview), DVD player and double doors giving access to an enclosed patio garden complete with garden furniture that overlooks the farmyard and fields.
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Facilities:
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- TV - Central Heating - Dishwasher - Washing Machine - Tumble Dryer - Garden - Parking - Car Advised - Balcony/Terrace - No Pets
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Availability
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Tariff
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Self Catering. ACORN, sleeps 8, in 4 bedrooms, from £840 * ASH, sleeps 4, in 2 bedrooms, from £528 WALNUT, sleeps 2, in 1 bedroom, from £420 CHESTNUT, sleeps 4, in 2 bedrooms, from £528 * Suitable for wheelchair users.
Bed and Breakfast Singles from £51.75 in a room for two. Doubles from £80.00 Family Rooms from £85.00 Prices are per night and inclusive of breakfast and VAT.
Prices are per week and inclusive of VAT
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* please note that prices shown are subject to change and any currency rates shown are for guideline purposes only
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Europe |
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England |
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Bedfordshire |
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About the area
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Sandy |
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Highfield Farm is marvelously situated on the Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire borders.
Our location is such that it provides easy access to
major roads including the A1, A14, M1 and M11; Main line railway station at Sandy; International airports at Stansted, Luton and Birmingham.
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Directions South Bound Take the A1 road towards London, notice A1 / A421 roundabout, stay on A1, the entrance to HIGHFIELD FARM is exactly 2.5 miles, on the left, directly from the A1. DRIVE SLOWLY and watch for YELLOW / BLACK sign. Directions North Bound Take the A1 Road towards “The North”, notice A1 / A603 / B1042 roundabout at Sandy, stay on A1, after about 1.5 miles, having passed a filling station, leave A1 to the left for BLUNHAM, then immediately turn right to access a new bridge over A1. Do a “U” turn over A1 and rejoin A1 towards London and Sandy, HIGHFIELD FARM is 300 yards on the left, directly from A1. DRIVE SLOWLY and watch for YELLOW / BLACK sign.
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Entertainment
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If a holiday also means no cooking, the owners can recommend a number of good pubs in the area.
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Activities
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There are many attractions and places of interest close by including:
Old Warden which is a beautiful little village boasting the Shuttleworth Collection, the Bird of Prey Centre, The Swiss Garden and also The Hare and Hounds Pub for an excellent meal. The Butterfly Park and The Imperial War Museum at Duxford. The RSPB Headquarters at Sandy. Wimpole Hall. Woburn Safari Park and Abbey. Cecil Higgins Art Gallery in Bedford. Thurleigh Farm and Adventure playground. Wrest Park for historical re-enactments. Ampthill with its antique shops. The Glenn Miller museum and for a leisurely walk or alternatively, why not go to Priory Country Park. For those who love shopping - Milton Keynes is thirty minutes away as is the historic City of Cambridge with its colleges, universities and shops.
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Contact owner
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