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The Granary, Babraham, Cambridgeshire
Self-catering
accommodation near Cambridge, ideal for two, but will accommodate four.
This seventeenth century piggery has been converted to provide a compact home
from home let on a per night or weekly basis for those who are in the area for a
short time only, to work or explore. It offers self-contained studio
accommodation with modest cooking facilities.
The George, a 16th century inn next door, serves lunch and dinner every day, and
there are many more pubs and restaurants in the locality.
Furniture in The
Granary is a comfortable mix of antique and modern, with beams, plants and
prints to add to the homely feel
To ensure absolute privacy, cleaning is carried out before and after each let.
The Granary stands in the grounds of Chalk Farmhouse, said to be the oldest house in the village of Babraham. It's a quiet pretty spot, 15 minutes from Cambridge (except in the rush hour!), 25 minutes from Stansted Airport and about 65 miles from London.
The George Inn next
door to The Granary serves good food at lunchtimes and evenings. Fish and chips,
and Indian and Chinese restaurants can be found in the nearby village of Sawston
(two miles), plus shops, banks. and a chemist Babraham is a quiet, pretty
village with a regular bus service to Cambridge (about six
miles away). The bus stop is less than five minutes walk from the Granary. It
makes an ideal base for exploring the historic city of Cambridge, but is also
close to Newmarket racecourse (about 20 minutes drive) and 10 minutes from the
M11, offering fast access to London in one direction or the Midlands and beyond
in the other
+44 (0) 1223 837783
Web www.granaryvisit.co.uk
Cambridgeshire self catering holiday cottages