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Great Shelford vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 257 per night before taxes and fees

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30 of Great Shelford vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Great Shelford stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Great Shelford
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Meadow Cottage Cambridge Sleeps 8 Free car park
Meadow cottage has been designed and built for the holiday market. Everything has been thought of to make sure your stay as comfortable as possible. The kitchen is fully equipped with basic cooking ingredients supplied. The bathrooms are supplied with washing products & toilet rolls. A large garden with decking and outside seating and a large off road carpark for 4/5 cars. On request and with enough notice, there maybe a possibility to accommodate one more guest at a cost of £45 per night.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 359 reviews
Snug, welcoming Guest House in Comberton
Hazelnut Studio is a pretty, one bed guest house located in the garden of a Grade II listed cottage. It is situated 5 miles away from the historic university city of Cambridge, which is easy to reach by car, bus or bike via a good cycle route. There is free on-street parking next to the studio. The guest house itself has a modern feel with a new bathroom, a table and chairs and a new, comfy queen-sized bed. You will also have access to a patio with an outdoor dining area and a pretty garden.
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Charming detached Victorian riverside cottage
Charming refurbished Victorian cottage in a tranquil riverside setting with a private garden bordered by the River Cam/Granta on the old mill run at Whittlesford Mill. It is 6 miles from Cambridge, Duxford IWM is 2 miles away and there is a mainline station - Cambridge (10 minutes), London Liverpool Street (1 hour). The village has a gastro pub called The Tickell Arms, a restaurant called Provenance and The Red Lion. Saffron Walden is 8 miles away where Audley End House can also be found.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
The Garden Annexe
Set in the historic village of Babraham, The Garden Annex is a tranquil, self-contained and spatious double room with TV, WiFi, microwave, kettle, mini-fridge and new, uniquely designed en-suite shower room complete with Japanese-style bidet toilet. It has its own gate and pretty, secluded garden area and patio for morning coffee with the birds. With free (on road) parking and good food at the village pub, it's perfect for exploring nearby Cambridge or Duxford Air Show accommodation.
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
Cool, cosy annex in Hauxton
Fresh, contemporary 2 storey 1 bedroom property ideal for a couple, with capacity to sleep another adult or child. The entire annex is yours for your stay. Hauxton is a quiet, attractive village located just 3.9 miles south of Cambridge city centre – nature, green spaces and rural walks in abundance yet super easy to get into Cambridge, the perfect base to explore. London access nearby (rail or road) and a 5 minute drive from the M11. Discounts may be available for long stays.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews
Guest annex in a quiet village close to Cambridge
Detached guest flat located in Toft, a quiet village 7 miles or 11 Km - 20 mins by car - from Cambridge city centre. Best suited for two adults on the comfortable double bed and up to two children on the bunk beds. It has an en-suite shower room as well as a mini fridge. We do not serve breakfast but coffee and tea and a few more essentials such as milk, bread, butter, jams orange juice and cereals are provided on arrival. The village is surrounded by open countryside.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 392 reviews
The Print Room
This stylish self contained getaway is in a vibrant village just south of dreamy Cambridge. Walking distance to local pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, arts centre, supermarket, pharmacy, library and deli. Very well connected by cycleways to Cambridge and the countryside, road, rail and bus. Plenty to see and enjoy in the beautiful villages, yet accessible to London, Stansted airport, Newmarket Racecourse, Duxford IWM, Addenbrookes Hospital and the bio medical campuses.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
Lovingly restored period property.
The house has been completely refurbished. It is in a quiet cul de sac in a village 4 miles from the centre of Cambridge, home of one of Europe's preeminent universities. We are also only 2.5 miles from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the world's largest biomedical centres. Close by are three great houses, Audley End, Anglesey Abbey and Wimpole Hall. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, host to three major air shows, is only 5 miles away.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
Cosy self contained annex
A newly built, small but practical, self contained annex adjoined to the side of the main house by the side and from the ceiling. It has it's own entrance for privacy and a key safe that allows guests to let themselves in. It's an ideal place for a short term stay and offers good value in a very expensive city. It has a small kitchen area with microwave, toaster, mini fridge and kettle. The annex also has a desk work space and a shower.
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 559 reviews
Luxury Countryside Retreat with Hot Tub
Escape to a peaceful countryside setting moments from Cambridge. Set within our home yet with its own private entrance, this beautifully designed space offers generous gardens and sweeping rural views. Unwind in the premium British-made hot tub featuring UV filtration technology, then venture into historic Cambridge - just a short drive away - for culture, dining and riverside walks. The perfect balance of country calm and city access.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Clock Cottage - spacious historic converted dairy
Clock Cottage is a handsome Grade 2 listed detached brick and flint cottage in a desirable and sought after convenient location. The spacious accommodation is set within the grounds of Home Farm House, an important farmhouse dating back to the 17th Century. The cottage extends over 1,200 square foot providing hall, sitting room, study, fitted kitchen/ dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garden and a private south facing courtyard.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews
Modern Private 1 Bedroom Bungalow
Own Entrance. Car parking. 6 Miles South of Cambridge City Centre. Easy access The Sanger Centre ( Wellcome Trust )at Hinxton with a free Bus service to there. A five minute drive to Babraham Research Institute and Granta Park at Abington. The Duxford War Museum and Addenbrookes Bio-Medical Campus is a short drive away .Close to Village centre with shops, pubs and restaurants.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 579 reviewsPopular amenities for Great Shelford family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

The Piggery - Luxury 2 Bedroom Cabin with Hottub
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews
Contemporary Two Bedroom Barn with Private Hot Tub
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
The Coach House In Private Gated Grounds. HOT TUB*
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
Luxury, contemporary vineyard property - 2 adults
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
"The Hideaway" Windmill Glamping Pod with Hot Tub
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Cosy Barn with a Vineyard View
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews
3 Bedroom Barn Conversion Nr Stansted +hot tub
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
Spacious house with hot tub on working farm
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

A charming Annexe in rural setting
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
The Bumblebee apartment
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
The old stable
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviews
Stunning home, idyllic village location, sleeps 8
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
Cambridge one double bedroom cottage sleeps 3
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 508 reviews
The Old Reading Rooms Linton
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews
Clara Cottage - Charming, Cosy, Newly Renovated
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviews
Rodings Millhouse and Windmill
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Magdalene Lodge, Cambridge Country Club
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews
Retreat by the Mill-perfect for a relaxing getaway
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews
The Piggery - Country Getaway
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews
Stunning Oak Glass House London Train Hot Tub
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
Hay Loft
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews
Countryside Retreat - Indoor Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews
High-spec self-catering converted stable (Chino)
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews
Spacious 3 bedroom country house
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Great Shelford?
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Destinations to explore
- Wembley Stadium
- Covent Garden
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- Silverstone Circuit
- Clapham Common
- Emirates Stadium
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- The National Bowl
- Big Ben
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- London Eye
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