Thatched Lodge for 6 with Hot Tub & Lake Views · Hemingford Abbots

A thatched lodge beside a lake on the edge of Hemingford Abbots, with a private hot tub on the terrace and French doors from the living room straight out to the garden. Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms, with a king bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. Suits couples, families and small groups.

At a glance
• Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms
• Beds: 3 king beds
• 2 bathrooms
• Thatched lodge on the edge of Hemingford Abbots, beside a lake with countryside walks nearby
• Free on-site parking for 2 cars within the courtyard
• Private outdoor hot tub and Egg BBQ
• Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00

A Home to Relax and Unwind
The living room looks out over the lake, and its French doors open onto the garden, so the hot tub and terrace are a few steps away after a day out. Wind down in front of the Smart TV, which is loaded with the owner`s full film and TV library plus streaming services. The kitchen`s breakfast island keeps everyone together while meals come together, with an instant hot water tap and coffee machine on hand.

The Layout

• Living area: Open-plan with a corner sofa, lake views and French doors to the garden. A display wood burner sits between the living room and kitchen (decorative only).

• Kitchen: Fully fitted with a breakfast island and bar stools, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, coffee machine and an instant hot water tap.

• Bedroom 1: Ground-floor king bed with a large wardrobe and dressing table, bathroom across the hall.

• Bedroom 2: King bed with ensuite jacuzzi bath, reached up a steep staircase.

• Bedroom 3: Attic-style king bed, reached by very steep stairs or a Harry Potter-style crawl-through passage off the dressing area.

• Bathroom: Porcelanosa bathroom with a freestanding bath, walk-in rain shower and double sinks; a second bathroom with double sinks and jacuzzi bath.

• Outdoor space: Fully enclosed garden with mature trees, private hot tub on the sandstone terrace, and an Egg BBQ with rattan dining set.

Location
Hemingford Abbots is a quiet Cambridgeshire village of thatched cottages and riverside paths, set beside the River Great Ouse. Walks along the river start just minutes from the door, and the market town of St Ives is a short drive for shops, cafés and boat trips. IWM Duxford, Cambridge and Huntingdon Racecourse are all within easy reach by car.

• The Axe & Compass, 4 min walk (Pub)
• Houghton Mill & Waterclose Meadows, 12 min walk (Historic watermill and walking trail)
• The Manor, Hemingford Grey, 16 min walk (Historic house and garden)
• The Cock, Hemingford Grey, 20 min walk (Pub and restaurant)
• Godmanchester Nature Reserve, 7 min drive (Nature reserve and walks)
• St Ives, 10 min drive or 15 to 20 min by bus (Market town)
• Huntingdon Racecourse, 10 min drive (Race days year-round)
• IWM Duxford, about 40 min drive (Air shows June and September)

Good to Know Before You Book
Two of the three bedrooms are upstairs, reached by steep staircases. The attic king bedroom is accessed via very steep stairs or a crawl-through passage, so it will suit those comfortable with that approach. A king bedroom and bathroom are both on the ground floor for anyone who prefers to avoid stairs. The wood burner in the living room and the bedroom fireplace are decorative only and not in use. Children are welcome but need supervision around the lake, garden and hot tub, and care should be taken on the steep stairs. The lake and surrounding parkland are shared with the wider grounds. Check-in is self-service via an electronic door lock, with the code and a location pin sent ahead of arrival.

Extra charges
One well-behaved pet is welcome at £20 per pet per stay, up to a maximum of 1; please include any pets when booking. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested at £20 per hour, up to a maximum of 2 hours, subject to availability and arranged after booking through a secure third-party platform.

Booking policy
Guests are required to pay a security deposit of £200 prior to their stay. This is fully refundable pending no damages or excess cleaning being required. This will be a pre-authorisation hold on the card taken at least 24 hours before you check in, and is automatically released within 3 days after check out.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

We love hosting guests here in Hemingford Abbots, and we`re happy to help you make the most of your stay. If you have any questions before booking, just send a message and we`ll get back to you.

Rachel
Self check-in via an electronic door lock; full instructions sent the day of arrival.

• Up to 1 well-behaved pet welcome; please include this on your booking
• No parties or events
• No smoking anywhere on the property

Maximum 6 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please treat the space with care and leave it tidy and secure, with the hot tub cover replaced, the dishwasher started, rubbish removed, and doors and windows closed on departure.

Long-term stays are welcome, so please message me for rates and terms.

Children are welcome, but will need supervision around the lake, garden and hot tub, and care should be taken on the steep stairs to the upper bedrooms.

Noise should be kept considerate in the evenings out of respect for the quiet village setting.

Any questions before or during your stay, please send a message. I`m happy to help.