About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thorn House in Fen Drayton offers a recently renovated adults-only guest house with free WiFi. Each room features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast, room service, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Additional amenities include a sofa, dining area, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from the University of Cambridge and St John's College, Thorn House is also close to Audley End House (24 mi) and King's College (11 mi). London Stansted Airport is 34 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its breakfast, host, and convenient location, Thorn House ensures a pleasant stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Zaven
France France
The location was in a picturesque village and very quiet. We had a very good night's sleep in a comfortable bed. The property was equipped with everything that you could have possibly required. Our host Alex was charming and very attentive to our...
Debbie
United States United States
We stayed in the Guest House. The host was very accommodating and friendly. Nice quiet location. We walked to a pub! Breakfast was good.
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a find!! We stayed here for one night after spending the day at a local festival. We were slightly concerned that requesting a late check in may be an issue.... But the host was so accommodating. Great communication throughout. The...
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, facilities and in particular the attention from the owner. Breakfast was excellent.
Connor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The host was amazing, friendly and helpful at every point during the stay. The location was good, nice and quiet but with plenty of places nearby to visit.
Rodney
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Flexible, friendly, attentive, very helpful and very much value for money. A definite return in the future, as met our needs for a quiet retreat and near Carriages Cream Tea. A perfect weekend for us.
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable accommodation. A little apartment with sofa fridge kettle cafetière and microwave. Coffee tea and fresh milk provided. Nice and clean. quiet location.Owner very friendly and easy to communicate with. Brought a nice cooked breakfast to...
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The owner/ host was very friendly Location great for the wedding venue
Gail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable stay. The additional seating/kitchen area was a big bonus, particularly as we were staying for a few days. The facilities were very good with additional toiletries, coffee tea etc. The breakfast was excellent. The location in a...
Richard
Australia Australia
Very friendly host who showed us the accomodation and offered to help with any questions we might have … Great cooked breakfast brought to the door Very quiet location

Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Welcome to Thorn House B&B in Fen Drayton near Cambridge Thorn House offers two self-contained private suites in the historic village of Fen Drayton, just 15 minutes from Cambridge and within easy reach of the A14. Whether travelling for business or leisure, guests can enjoy privacy, comfort and high-quality accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting. The Guest House The Guest House provides spacious, self-contained accommodation with: • Free on-site parking • Kitchenette with microwave and fridge • Free 1 Gig wireless internet • TVs in both bedroom and living room • King size bed • Two-person sofa bed • Dining area for two • Tea and coffee making facilities • Walk-in shower with underfloor heating • Traditional cooked English breakfast included The Lodge The Lodge offers a tranquil and stylish retreat with: • Free on-site parking • Free 1 Gig wireless internet • TVs in both bedroom and living room • King size bed • Two-person sofa • Dining area for two • Tea and coffee making facilities • En-suite shower room • Traditional cooked English breakfast included Check-In & Check-Out Check-in: 4:00pm – 9:00pm Check-out: 10:30am Location A charming and peaceful English village with origins recorded in the Domesday Book (1086). Despite its tranquil setting, it offers excellent access to Cambridge, St Ives, Fenstanton, Swavesey, Papworth and Huntingdon. The village is home to the renowned RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes and the Great River Ouse — a haven for birdwatchers, walkers and nature lovers. The RSPB reserve offers free parking and scenic countryside walks. Just a short walk from Thorn House is The Three Tuns, a 16th-century public house serving quality lunches and evening meals seven days a week. For afternoon tea or lunch, visit Carriages — a beautifully restored Victorian railway carriage café serving freshly prepared food in a unique setting. Fen Drayton offers the perfect balance of countryside calm and convenient access to Cambs
Thorn House is run by Alexander Francis, an experienced independent host offering high-quality, self-contained accommodation in the peaceful village of Fen Drayton, just 15 minutes from Cambridge. With over a decade's worth of experience in hospitality, Alexander focuses on providing a calm, comfortable and well-organised stay, combining rural tranquillity with convenient access to Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding business hubs and tourist activities. Guests can expect a warm welcome, attention to detail and a private, relaxed environment whether travelling for business or leisure.
Thorn House is located in the peaceful village of Fen Drayton, surrounded by open countryside and the RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve. Guests enjoy village charm, riverside walks and wildlife, while Cambridge city centre is just 15 minutes away by car.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Thorn House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that Eviivo company processes payments and per-authorizations for this property.

Please note, pets can only be accommodated in the guests lodge, not the main house.

Please inform Thorn House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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