The Croft Farm in Cambridgeshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Croft Farm

Escape to the serene countryside and indulge in a luxurious stay at The Croft Farm, a collection of three exquisite holiday homes nestled in the picturesque village of Thornhaugh. This idyllic retreat is perfect for large family gatherings or groups of friends, with accommodation that sleeps up to 18 guests across 9 sumptuous bedrooms and 7 modern bathrooms.

Each home within The Croft Farm boasts its own unique charm, combining contemporary amenities with traditional touches.

Revel in the rustic elegance of The Farmhouse, unwind in the chic open-plan space of The Granary, or enjoy the accessibility of the all-ground-floor Barn.

For a touch of indulgence, soak in the large hot tub set amidst the tranquil gardens, offering the perfect way to relax after a day of exploring. With ample off-road parking and pet-friendly options, this haven ensures a stress-free and welcoming stay for every guest.

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Need To Know

The Farmhouse: Oil-fired central heating and woodburning stove
Double electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV, Netflix and WiFi
Hot tub - please note the hot tub cannot be used between 11pm and 7am
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Travel Cot and Highchair available
Off-road parking for ten cars and a car port to house three of those cars
Parking is for sole use of The Croft Farm and not shared
Lawn and patio garden with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
The Granary: Air sourced heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Netflix, sound bar and WiFi
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Garden with lawned area and patio with outdoor dining space
The Barn: Air sourced heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Netflix, and WiFi
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles and pub 1.6 miles from all three properties
Note: The king-size bedroom on the first floor has no window but light is let in through glass light bricks
Note: Internal steps throughout and a steep, winding staircase to the second floor, please take care
Note: Due to the age and character of the property, there is limited headspace in some rooms, please take care
Three well behaved pets welcome
Please note: There is a pet supplement of £15 per pet
Please note: No stag or hen parties or similar at the property
Due to the property being in a residential area, we ask that no music is played outside after 10pm, thank you

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East of England » Cambridgeshire

Sleeps 10

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 5

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests love the immaculate cleanliness, the spaciousness for large family gatherings, and the well-equipped facilities. The hot tub is a particular highlight, especially for the younger guests, while the ample parking and comfortable furnishings are appreciated by adults. The property's beautiful decor and the thrill of discovering the secret room add to the charm of The Croft Farm.

Getting there

To get to The Croft Farm, take the A1 motorway and exit towards Wansford. Follow the signs to Thornhaugh. The nearest train station is Peterborough, offering convenient rail links for travellers.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	2.3 miles	PE8 6PL
Train station	8.4 miles	PE1 1QL
Pub	1.6 miles	PE8 6JB
Dog walk	0.5 miles	local area
Supermarket	4.5 miles	PE8 4HN
Indian takeaway (The Bombay Cottage)	8.5 miles	PE1 1NA
Chinese takeaway (The Golden House)	8.6 miles	PE1 1LT
Italian takeaway (Topo Gigio)	8.5 miles	PE1 1LT

For families with Kids

The property is a fantastic destination for families, offering spacious gardens for children to play in and a hot tub for fun splash times. The enclosed outdoor space ensures a safe environment for both kids and pets, making it an ideal setting for a family holiday.

Is The Croft Farm A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers a serene setting with cosy fireplaces and a hot tub for intimate evenings. Nearby, enjoy scenic walks or dine at local inns for a memorable day out.

Dining and Cafes

The Haycock Hotel (01780 782223), a short drive away, offers delightful afternoon teas. For a closer dining experience, visit the Papermills pub (01780 782328) within walking distance, perfect for a meal after a scenic stroll.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and scenic walking paths for a leisurely stroll or a refreshing hike.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation includes a luxurious hot tub, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment during your stay. Please note that the hot tub cannot be used between 11pm and 7am.

Is this accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes up to three well-behaved pets, making it an ideal choice for pet owners looking to enjoy a break with their furry friends. A pet supplement fee applies.

Is there off-road parking available?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking for up to ten cars, including a carport for three cars, ensuring convenient and secure parking for all guests.

Are there any ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms?

Yes, the property offers ground floor accommodation options, including bedrooms and bathrooms, catering to guests with mobility considerations.

Does the accommodation offer internet access?

Yes, guests can enjoy access to broadband/WiFi throughout their stay, ensuring connectivity for both leisure and work purposes.

Can I find a cot and highchair at this accommodation?

Yes, a travel cot and highchair are available upon request, making the property suitable for guests with young children or infants.

The Croft Farm Reviews

Stephanie

A lovely cottage and perfect for a big group. The secure garden meant the children and dog could be let outside without worry. Good size bedrooms and facilities.

Leslie

Great stay over Christmas very clean, bedding fabulous all great. Lost heating on the last night in the barn phoned the owner he provided a couple of fan heaters this did the trick all good

Roland

Perfect property for a family get together, super location and so much space and extra lovely that they had decorated it for Christmas! We would definitely recommend.

Charlotte

The property was much larger than we had initially thought and two of the properties were connected which made things even more perfect. Host was great at responding with any queries. Was super clean, lots of amenities. One cottage was very cute with a fire and secret room perfect for cosy winter nights. The other cottage more modern but great for hosting dinner. Hope to be back! Thank you.

This is a beautiful property. We celebrated a family birthday here and it was fantastic. The three parts to the house are beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you need. The gardens have a large hot tub and seating areas for enjoying, we were lucky with the weather so spent most of our time outside. The owner was lovely and extremely helpful and answered all our queries very quickly. I am very happy to give this accommodation 10 out of 10, its wonderful.

Beverley

Our family of four generations,ages ranging for 3 years to 87, all had a fantastic week at croft Farm. The cottages were clean and well equipped and the outside space was perfect. This really was the perfect place for our annual family holiday and would highly recommend it.

The Croft Farm is simply perfect for groups and families who want to have a break away together. The location itself is perfect, it is a matter of minutes from the A1 so it is super convenient for travel, but once you arrive you couldn't feel more miles away from everything. We went as 4 families all with young children and a baby and the cottages just seemed perfect for our needs, the fact that we could have 3 living spaces was ideal when people needed space, and we could have 1 set watching a film in the Granary, another in the Farmhouse playing boardgames. While the baby was nursed in peace in the Barn. The outside space also worked amazingly, it is so communal and can be accessed from all cottages. We had lovely weather so the hot tub got a lot of use and we managed to BBQ for everyone too, we spent a lot of time just chilling in the garden knowing all the kids could play safely and dog was safely enclosed. The owners could have been more helpful in the run up to our trip and answered every query quickly. The cottages themselves were beautiful, well equipped and just perfect for groups with The Granary being the perfect eating space for all of us. Also there was much excitement because it took a little while to find the secret bedroom, so if you go, enjoy finding it, its genuinely special. We are already looking at dates so we can book for even longer next year

Denise

Perfect venue for a large family gathering such as ours. Plenty of choice,catering for the different requirements of all age groups. Be aware if you have a small dog who likes to escape,as the Granary has a large farm gate at the end of the garden which we had to cover up. Peter the owner was very friendly and always available to help. Perfect venue for large family gatherings .Thank you

Fabulous cottages beautiful surroundings and wonderful place to stay. We are a group of 16 4 families who have been holidaying for 16 years together this was by far the best place we have stayed. We even re booked before we left.

The cottages were beautiful, and the attention to detail was second to none! I absolutely loved our time staying there, probably one of the nicest cottages I've stayed in! Hot tub was lovely and hot too. If you have small dogs they may be able to get out of the gates so bare that in mind, one of our dogs was a bit bigger so he was fine! No complaints, at all the facilities inside the cottage were fab! Thank you xx

Melissa

Excellent property 3 properties of 9 bedrooms. A great location for a cousin reunion of 12. Wonderful layout kitchen space for meals together . Really welcoming host. Look forward to visiting again, would really recommend.

Geraldine

We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, ... We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, though finding the 5 th bedroom in the farm house was a challenge, it has a secret door, very unique Peter the owner was extremely helpful and happy to help Hot tub was a great addition as light pollution is quite minimal and sitting in the tub gazing at the night sky was wonderful Thank you for a great break

Our extended family went here to celebrate an 80th birthday, what a beautiful house, the two cottages are linked, one ideal for people not too good with stairs and the farmhouse was just next door. The secret bedroom was wonderful. I would definitely recommend a stay here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We contacted the owner in relation to a potential minor issue, they responded immediately and sorted it out. Thank you, we would love to come back.

Joanne

Hot tub extra added bonus Takes a while for the farmhouse to heat up No hairdryer Noisy water heater in the secret room Apart from that, place was perfect and everyone was exceptionally happy with everything! !!

Jacqueline

We booked for a preChristmas family weekend. 3 generations including grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and everything inbetween. The accommodation was ideal for all ages. Amazed at the huge space to share we booked all three cottages We didn't realise that two of the cottages were connected by a corridor which was a bonus. The only thing we couldn't figure was keeping the small ground floor bedroom warm or rather above 17 degrees. This made it a bit too chilly for my my elderly mum who was unable to do the stairs to one of the more toasty rooms in the accommodation. That said, it wouldn't stop us booking again in the future. We all loved the Christmas decorations and Christmas tree. Another nice touch!

Tracey

Fantastic property in a beautiful setting. Rooms were immaculate and had all the facilities you would need for a family gathering. Safe enclosed garden for children and dog, children enjoyed the hot tub and the adults had plenty of space to gather, share meals and socialise. Perfect

We had a very comfortable stay in Croft Farm, using all 3 of the properties. We had 3 generations in our party, so the ground floor in The Barn was ideal for the octogenarians. Everything was very clean, and beautifully kitted out. Plenty of parking and enclosed garden for our dogs was extremely helpful. We would love to visit again sometime.

Louise

What a beautiful place! We visited Croft Farm with a group of 15 adults for my husband's 50th birthday and what a perfect location for our celebrations. Croft Farm was immaculately clean, very well equipped and extremely comfortable especially the beds! There was plenty of space in the Granary for the whole group to socialise, as well as lots of spaceseating outside for when the sun was shining. If anyone wanted their own space there were several other loungedining areas to do so. Papermills pub in Wansford was a 25 minute walk away perfect to freshen you up after a few drinks the night before and the giant map on the Granary wall came in handy to identify a scenic route. Thank you Peter for your prompt replies to my several questions and for the early check in. I would highly recommend Croft Farm to anyone getting together in a large group. We all had a brilliant time and now just need an excuse to book the place again!

We had a delightful family reunion and the accommodation was perfect for a very mixed age group. The owner was so helpful and the hob tub checked every day. It felt like a real family home.

Croft Farm was perfect in every way for our family reunion. The location was ideal as we had families travelling from north and south. The property itself was very clean & cozy and suited all the different age groups within the family, The Barn, with its ground floor accommodation being perfect for the older members of group and the Granary was great for gathering at mealtimes. The hot tub was also a great hit even in the 30 degrees heat. Peter the owner was always prompt in responding to any queries and also very accommodating in allowing us to check in earlier and check out a little later. A fabulous and memorable time was had by all and Croft Farm will always bring back happy memories.

Victoria

Our stay at the Croft Farm was absolutely wonderful. The place on arrival was spotless, with a bottle of wine in the fridge cooling and beautiful fresh flowers throughout. Peter arrived to welcome the party and was extremely friendly and helpful. We were permitted to use apples from the tree to bake crumbles and pies and enjoyed both the garden with BBQs, hot tub sessions and the lovely seating and the inside shared spaces for larger dinners and Warhammer nights! Thank you for such a delightful stay, we'll definately be returning!

Eileen

We were very impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and quality of everything in the farmhouse and the barns. There was plenty of crockery and cooking equipment, and as we had planned to eat in this was great. It was very helpful of the owner to be a bit more flexible about the arrival and leaving times. The hot tub was a great success especially for the younger members of the family. We managed to make the garden dog safe by simply moving a few items of furniture in front of the gates, but would recommend that this could be easily done with wire netting across the bottom of the gates. We had a lovely relaxing family reunion, & enjoyed the beautiful setting of the village decorated for the jubilee, and we were amazed to see red kites regularly overhead. Thank you.

Great place to stay for a large diverse family group. Modern and well equipped, friendly owner very helpful and cheerful. Lovely undiscovered area with plenty to explore.

Absolutely amazing we are a group made up of 3 sometimes 4 families and spend a copious amount of time searching for ideal properties to stay to suit us all. .. Croft Farm was perfect! The Barn was perfect for the older members of the group being all on one floor, the Farmhouse was fantastic for a couple of families with children plenty of hiding places! and the Granary is ideal for gathering for meals etc if you want to. Each accommodation was perfectly equipped, perfectly clean and perfectly close enough to the other properties but all still able to have some private space if needed. We had a fabulous time and we will definitely return. Oh.. and Peter is a very nice chap left us to it but very happy to help when we needed it!

The Croft Farm was perfect for the whole family to celebrate a 70th birthday as we were aged from 79 years old to 3 years old. We were so lucky to have good weather so that we were able to enjoy the ample outdoor space too. Property was very clean and facilities very good and of a very high standard. The owner was very friendly and helpful. As there was no booking for the day we were leaving the owner very kindly let us stay a little longer than the usual vacate time.

Croft farm was absolutely stunning. The pictures really do not show how beautiful the place is and its surroundings. As a group of 14 made up of 3 families it was so nice to be able to have our separate space over the 3 properties. The hot tub was a great addition which the kids loved. The owner Peter was so friendly and made us feel welcome. Communication prior to our stay was good too. We would 100 recommend Croft Farm to our friends and have already sent the information to a few friends that have asked for it. An image of the hot tub may be a nice addition to the listing as we were curious about this before we went.

Natasha

Brilliant house for a lot of people, we had a great family get together here. We didn't spend the time in the farmhouse as expected but one of the small properties as it had a bigger table and was more open. Decoration was fantastic, modern and comfortable. Only suggestion is possibly another sofa in there so everyone can sit comfortably. The farmhouse was as expected more farmhousey but still lovely. Great stay with lovely owners who had fantastic communication throughout the whole stay. Would recommend and stay again.

Graham

We celebrated my wifes 70th Birthday at Croft Farm. There were ten adults and seven children and we used all of the facilities afforded to us by The Farmhouse, The Granary and The Barn.Each of the properties was well equipped to a very high standard.Croft Farm ticked all of the boxes and we would highly recommend it.Our thanks go to Peter who made sure that we had everything we wanted.

Daniella

What a place! ! We stayed at Croft farm for a long weekend and loved every single part of it. We celebrated my partner's 30th birthday. It was lovely to have all our friends together in such a beautiful place. We are definitely going to be rebooking. We had so much space and with us being a group of 16 it was the perfect place. Thank you so much!

Phoebe

Beautiful place to stay Peter the owner was great very friendly and helpful would definitely stay again

Being a large group of 6 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs it is sometimes difficult to find the right place but this accommodation suited as perfectly. There was plenty of room for everyone, the outdoor space was great for us all and the cleanliness of the property was 100. Highly recommended

Ceridwen

Gorgeous property with beautuful decor. Very well equipped. Everyone had a great time and we hope to return next year.

The stay was wonderful everything was their,even if one of the other houses. All the Adults and Children had a fabulous time.They will remember Nans 70 Birthday so many precious memories Thanks will use it again for family gatherings.

Everything about our Croft Farm experience was amazing. Beautiful decor, very well equipped, spotlessly clean, very welcoming host, we would love to return!

stephen

Took the family for my birthday and the property was brilliant. It worked very well for us. Very well appointed and very comfortable.

Jeremy

3 beautiful cottages in a set up which worked perfectly for our family get together.

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Attractions Near The Croft Farm

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Croft Farm itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cambridgeshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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The Royal Forest of Rockingham - LE16 8UW

about 18 Miles

The Royal Forest of Rockingham in Northamptonshire is the perfect place to enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits including Walking, Cycling, Nature Trails and Horse Riding. The beautiful medieval hunting forest offers areas of ancient woodlands, agricultural land and peaceful stone-built forest villages. The forest is also abundant with wildlife including Deer, Squirrels, Butterflies and Birds.