A large cathedral-like chapel in Cambridge with tall towers and large traceried windows.

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Peaceful countryside, picturesque villages and one of the country’s most impressive cities can all be found on the doorstep of holiday homes in Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire is located in East England and is broadly divided in two, with the low-lying Fens in the north and rolling chalk hills in the south. The magnificent city of Cambridge is a must-see on self-catering holidays in Cambridgeshire. Reserve a day to explore its centre, where you will discover exquisite architecture, including the renowned university’s ancient colleges. Punting and swimming in the River Cam are popular, and the city is surrounded by vast meadows, which give the city a surprisingly rural feel. Don’t miss the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Botanic Gardens, or the grassy Backs, which slope down to the riverbanks. Exploring the independent shops and eateries in and around Trinity Street, King’s Parade and Silver Street is highly recommended.

Woodlands Farmhouse, Wisbech
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

Woodlands is a large, family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 8. Ideal for children, It is a large semi-detached Edwardian Farmhouse with Wi-Fi set in the countryside 1.5 miles from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The farmhouse lies off a quiet country lane with a large garden and ample parking. Pets are welcome.

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2-storey exterior of a stone-built farmhouse overlooking a garden surrounded by a thick hedge.
Sayers House, Wisbech
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Sayers House is a detached holiday cottage in Wisbech St Mary Cambridgeshire, sleeping 5. Sayers House is a family-friendly holiday cottage with Wi-Fi. Sayers has a large garden and wooded area with a footpath leading into a 3-acre field. There is ample secluded parking plus a garage. Pets welcome.

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Eterior of a vintage railway carriage converted to a holiday rental in a garden.
The Railway Carriage
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

A Victorian Railway Carriage converted into a small holiday cottage sleeps 2, set in a pretty private garden with ample parking that leads into a three-acre field. Ideal for couples, semi-rural location on the edge of the village of Wisbech St Mary. Pets welcome.

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Hillarth Farmhouse, Wisbech
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

Hillarth Farmhouse is a large, semi-detached Edwardian Farmhouse with Wi-Fi in quiet countryside near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The Farmhouse is situated in a quiet country lane, with a large garden and ample parking. It is a family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 8. Pets are welcome.

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The exterior of restored railway carriage converted into self-ctering holiday accommodation with a vine-covered sun deck.
Ivywood Railway Carriage
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Ivywood is a Victorian Railway Carriage converted into a beautiful holiday cottage that sleeps 4. Set on the edge of the village of Wisbech St Mary in its own private garden with ample parking, which leads into a wood and 3-acre field. Pets welcome.

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The Mayfair, Cambridgeshire
Six Mile Bottom
Cambridgeshire
England
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

The Mayfair in the Cambridgeshire hamlet of Six Mile Bottom makes the perfect place for a large family or group holiday, a contemporary child-friendly cottage featuring six spacious bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and a wraparound garden with stunning countryside views.

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Cambridge is packed with historic landmarks, including several churches, of which Great St Mary's is the most famous. Nearby, St Benet's Church is the oldest standing building in the city. The County of Cambridgeshire has plenty to offer besides Cambridge. On the doorstep of your Cambridgeshire holiday cottage, you will discover scenic walks through green meadows and to rugged hillsides, where visitors can enjoy far-reaching views across the County. The market town of St Ives is well worth a visit, with thatched and Georgian architecture and a variety of independent businesses in the town centre. The compact city of Ely is one of the County's most iconic destinations, with medieval architecture, a graceful cathedral, and riverside walks. 

Near the Bedfordshire border, St. Neots lies on the banks of the Great Ouse, with a weekly market held in an ancient marketplace. Huntingdon is another charming Cambridgeshire town, best known as the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell and home to several historic churches.   Stay in Cambridgeshire holiday cottages to explore the typical flat, big-sky countryside around Cambridge or where the magnificent Ely Cathedral (the cathedral of the Fens) rides high on the skyline like an excellent stone galleon.

The historic county town of Cambridge is one of the world's great academic centres of learning and an absolute must for visitors. The University of Cambridge lies alongside the River Cam. Punts for hire (constantly haggling for a reasonable rate) will give you views of many colleges exhibiting their ancient origins. Float under St. John's Bridge ( a copy of the Venetian Bridge of Sighs). Marvel at the splendour of King's College Chapel, built by Henry VIIth and where, each Christmas, its Service of Nine Lessons and Carols is broadcast across the world.

Further afield, Cambridgeshire is dotted with many quaint villages full of delightful thatched cottages. Most villages have excellent pubs offering real ales and tasty menus. The fens are a mecca for bird watchers, fishermen, and ramblers who appreciate long countryside walks without steep hills. Heading for Holme Fen, visitors will find themselves at the lowest point in England, 3m below sea level. 

 During World War II, many bomber airfields were built in the County, some of which still operate. In contrast, the remains of others long since abandoned can still be seen. However, a visit to the Imperial War Museum's historic aviation museum at the wartime airbase of Duxford is highly recommended for a day out.

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