Guests say
The Dower House in Bedford, Cambridgeshire, receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a welcome pack and homemade cake, and commend the hospitable hosts. The property's peaceful location with beautiful surroundings is consistently lauded, making it a highly recommended stay for families and groups.
Reviewers consistently mention the exceptional cleanliness of The Dower House, describing it as 'extremely clean' and 'immaculately clean', indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's location is praised for its peacefulness, beautiful countryside, and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the quiet village setting and the convenience to nearby towns and cities.
Guests find The Dower House to be very comfortable, with mentions of cosy sitting rooms, large bedrooms, and high-quality furnishings. The presence of ensuite bathrooms and comfortable beds contribute to the overall comfort.
The facilities at The Dower House are frequently highlighted as well-equipped and maintained to a high standard. The kitchen, in particular, is noted for having everything needed, and additional amenities like a games room and wood burner are well-received.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident through mentions of welcome packs and homemade cakes. While these gestures are greatly appreciated by guests, it is important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This is a lovely property near the villages of Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire and Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire. The Dower House provides a homely feel with flexible sleeping arrangements, making it ideal for friends and family to come and enjoy this great area. The property is accessed by a private driveway, adjoining the owners' home and surrounded by many outhouses. Enter this bright and airy cottage and into the sumptuous kitchen, it boasts all of the equipment you could wish for with exquisite fixtures and fittings as well as a breakfast bar and views across the surrounding land. The sitting room is the ultimate chilling spot in the winter, with stunning Chesterfield sofas, a 50" TV and a woodburning stove, you may never want to leave The Dower House! The ground floor also offers a charming king size bedroom with a classy en-suite shower room and a Freeview TV. The first floor of the cottage provides a similar bedroom, with super king size bed as does the second floor which is under the eaves and has an uplifting velux window lighting up the room. The brilliance of The Dower House continues to the outside, it has a patio area with furniture, as well as an enclosed lawn with a BBQ, perfect for some quality time with family and friends. The villages of Kimbolton and Sharnbrook are small yet they offer you amenities as well as opportunities for walking and cycling. The village of Melchbourne has a comprehensive network of footpaths and bridleways. A pub is within walking distance of The Dower House (you will need a torch if returning in the dark). Rushden is a short drive away with it's new shopping centre Rushden Lakes with a selection of shops, and lake surrounding it where you can hire canoes, or go for nature walks. Nearby are the popular places of Bedford River, Olney, Huntington and Cambridge which are all well worth a visit. The Dower House is a beautiful property in a great location.
Sharnbrook is a village and civil parish resting in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. It is located nine miles north of Bedford, and to the north of the River Great Ouse. The village is home to a range of shops which include a baker, butcher, supermarket, newsagent and grocer. A regular commuter train service into London Kings Cross and to Luton Airport also runs from Bedford Station.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove, Games room with table tennis and darts available.
Oil central heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 50" TV with Freeview, 3 x TV, DVD, wifi, selection of books and DVDs, Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Patio with table and chairs, lawn with table, chairs and charcoal BBQ and firepit.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 5 miles, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Games room is shared occasionally.
Note: Electric car charging is not available at this property.
Note: the property has external cctv's only.
Please note: a starter park of charcoal is provided for the BBQ.
Nearby points of interest
- Hamerton Zoo Park
- Sywell Aviation Museum
Reviews (83)
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Eileen
Well maintained and cleaned to a very high standard. Great location for day trips out and about. Table tennis was really good fun and the games, books and dvdâs available really made our stay a wonderful one.
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Alison
Downstairs bedroom good for the less mobile, relatively steep stairs to bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floor wouldn't suit everyone, but layout worked well for us.
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Jane
It ticked every box for a relaxing family get away, from the massive beds and comfy sofas to the beautiful well equipt kitchen. The Wi-Fi was more than adequate for us to watch the Miami Grand Prix and the selection of games and DVDs were most welcome. We made good use of the games room too! The St John's Arms just down the road is a lovely pub which we visited just for drinks and then again for a meal. We had a very warm welcome from Jason and Ali and a lovely and very much appreciated welcome pack, including some delicious homemade shortbread. We would definitely recommend this property and would love to visit again especially as it's half way between ourselves and our Son to meet up