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Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access

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Smart TV, books, stereo
Smart TV, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ely, England
  • Stretham Old Engine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ely City Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access

The space
You'll enjoy walking into this light & airy two-bedroom cottage. Five miles from the historic Cathedral City of Ely and offering fabulous views across open countryside, Oak Cottage offers you warm and contemporary open plan living.

With two king-size beds and it's very own enclosed garden and patio, Oak is the perfect place for a group of friends or a family of four looking for a rural retreat.

Stored for your convenience, there is salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee, toilet roll, soap, bin liners, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets.

We provide all bed linen and super soft towels, for all guests.

It comes with is very own private garden with outdoor furniture and a BBQ is available by prior request, providing a lovely area for relaxing in this scenic Fenland location. We have four properties at Gravel Farm, all of which can be booked together, sleeping a total of 18 people, plus space for cots.

Ocado (Waitrose), Sainsbury’s and Tesco deliver directly to Oak Cottage, so you can order your shopping with delivery on your arrival.

Guest access
As a guest at Oak Cottage, you will have access to all areas of the cottage and private garden, as well as parts of the neighbouring farm, river & riverbank. You’re also able to launch your canoe or boat for free from the local marina a mile away.

Other things to note
If you would like any the second bedroom made into a twin, please let us know prior to your arrival, as they are set as king-sized as standard.

You will be required to pay a £200 security deposit prior to your arrival, we will contact you to take your card details over the phone. These will be held on our secure banking application as a security deposit and your card will not be charged, but the hold means that you won’t be able to access these funds until the hold is released.

If you are bringing dogs, we must be made aware of this before your stay and an additional security deposit of £50 per dog is required.

A BBQ is only available by prior request.

We can provide a travel cot & high chair by prior request.

We can also provide an adjustable height shower chair should you require this, again please inform us on booking.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Stretham Old Engine. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a balcony/patio.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony or patio
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Stretham Old Engine and 6 minutes from Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gravel Farm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Oak Cottage - Modern, Cosy Two Bed with Countryside Views and River Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ulla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat and close to amenities
Very nice accomodations, good size bed rooms, great bathroom, kitchen with all you need. Everything clean and neat. Nice secluded garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really loved the cottage, had everything you needed, would definitely recommend to anyone and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Accommodation
Oak Cottage was really nice , spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The property was ideally situated for visiting Cambridge and Ely. Rachel the owner was a superb host and most helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021