Buckden, Cambridge holiday chalet rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Watersmead (chalet)

Home description

3 double bedroom chalet on two floors. With large outside deck. Set in a private secure marina complex. 2 km from historic Buckden Village with local shops and supermarket, just south of Huntington and about 20 mins from Cambridge.

There is ample opportunity to observe wildlife, especially birds in the area, Wyboston Lakes and Paxton Pits nature reserves very nearby, there is also Wood Green animal sanctuary 10 mins away, with lots of rescued pets, horses, pigs, etc. Great kids stuff.
For those who seek thrills and spills, there is Grafham Water (10 Mins) a famous centre for fishing, sailing, windsurfing and cycling. Bikes, dingy and fishing tackle hire available.

For the golfers amongst you, Brampton Park Golf course is only 10 mins away, You can play a round for £27 or all day for £37 on weekdays. Booking advisable (01480 434700) Wyboston Lakes also has a Golf centre, at Lakeside Lodge, (01480 223 004).

On rainy days you can enjoy facilities at home and onsite swimming/jacuzzi (at extra costs)

Watersmead Lodge	Lounge
Bedroom 1	Patio Deck

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The East Anglia / Cambridgeshire region

East Anglia has long been England's arable farming centre. The flat expanses of land are ideal for growing crops of wheat and barley. Leisure pursuits are also provided by this landscape, with the Fens and Broads an ideal setting for boating holidays. There are also many historical towns and cities, such as the Cathedral town of Ely which was once an island, the University city of Cambridge and the historic market town of Bedford. There are many farmshows in and around this area in summer. For information on these and other interesting events contact Huntington Tourist Information tel: 01480 388 588

Buckden, Cambridge area

Buckden, Offord Cluny and Huntington all have excellent local pubs and Buckden has two good restaurants and there are many good eating places in the wider area.

Aside from Cambridge itself, with its historic colleges and museums, there are many lovely little towns, St. Ives is one (15 mins away) It lies on the medieval pilgrims trail to Canterbury, has an ancient bridge complete with a chapel (dated 1480) built into it for the pilgrims to pray for their safe journey. There is a statue of Oliver Cromwell who hailed from these parts, in the Market Square. Market days are Mondays and Fridays. Lots of local produce: fruit, vegetables and flowers, cheese, honey and meat, also especially good fresh fish.

Kimbolton Hemingford Abbott and Hemingford Grey are delightful villages, so is Houghton, with an ancient, unspoilt central square. They grind flour on Sundays in Houghton Mill (one old millstone has 1304 written on it), and sell to the public

There is ample opportunity to observe wildlife, especially birds in the area, Wyboston Lakes and Paxton Pits nature reserves very nearby, there is also Wood Green animal sanctuary 10 mins away, with lots of rescued pets, horses, pigs, etc. Great kids stuff.

For those who seek thrills and spills, there is Grafham Water (10 Mins) a famous centre for fishing, sailing and cycling. You can also go punting on the River Cam in Cambridge. Equiestrian centre in Offord Cluny 5 mins away where hacks are available for £27 per hour.

For the golfers amongst you, Brampton Park Golf course is only 10 mins. away, You can play a round for £27 or all day for £37 on weekdays. Booking advisable (01480 434700) Wyboston Lakes also has a Golf centre, at Lakeside Lodge, (01480 223 004).

Historic York is definitely worth visiting, although 2 hrs drive each way, north on the A1M. Make an early start and you will have a wonderful day.

Stamford is another gem of an old town, with wonderfully preserved centre, full of history, museum and for the ladies excellent fashion shops. Lunch at the Hotel George is an absolute must! 5 mins before you reach Stamford, there is one of England’s best stately homes, Burghley House, where the film Pride and Prejudice was filmed (They have some of the gowns from the film on permanent show). There are also beautiful. grounds with a lake to explore - you could spend a whole day there.

How to get there

Located 1½ miles off A1M motorway
Stanstead Airport is 40 mins
Car essential - local shops (open 24hrs)
Parking for 2 cars

Activities near Buckden, Cambridge

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Very cosy and comfortable wooden scandinavian type chalet
One double bed can be split into two 3ft wide single beds

Further details outdoors:
Although very suitable for children - bear in mind that the younger ones need careful supervision outside due to the proximinity of the water. But a large sheltered, gated deck provides a secure play area.
West facing with beautiful sunsets.
2-3 Parking spaces available.

Further details

Private secure gated complex.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking except on the balcony.
Refundable breakages deposit of £200 together with balance payment - due one week before arrival.
Deposit, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of non-refundable rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jun-Sept	1 Jul 08	27 Sep 08	600£  600	120120	170170	2 Nights
October	27 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	500£  500	110110	160160	2 Nights
Nov-Mar	1 Nov 08	11 Apr 09	400£  400	100100	150150	2 Nights
Easter Week	11 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	600£  600	120120	170170	2 Nights
Apr-May	18 Apr 09	30 May 09	500£  500	110110	160160	2 Nights
Jun-Sept	30 May 09	3 Oct 09	600£  600	120120	170170	2 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Refundable £200 security deposit required with final balance payment which is due one week before arrival.
We can only accept payments by bank transfer in GBP.

Availability notes

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