Escape the ordinary at this riverside hideaway for two, nestled in over an acre of secluded woodlands and yet just a twenty-minute stroll from the historic centre of Cambridge.

With a wood-burning stove to nestle up beside and riverside views from the luxurious four-poster bed, the charms of this cottage cabin are hard to resist.

On sunny mornings, open the French doors wide and savour morning coffees from the deck’s swing chairs as swans and rowers glide on by. Then up the ante and take to the river with one of the home's boats or kayaks – you've direct access to the river from the garden.

When thoughts turn to food, closeby you'll find a coffee shop for lazy brunches (ten minutes on foot) and a riverside gastropub (three minutes on foot). Or head into Cambridge's centre along the river towpath (twenty-minute stroll or ten on bike) to dive into one of its ancient pubs before a mooch about the shops.

Just be sure to make it home for nightfall to get toasty beside the chiminea (which handily doubles as your barbecue). As the stars twinkle overhead, there's no finer place to be.


Home truths:
*There’s private parking on the grounds
*If you are planning to get away with friends you can also hire the host's shepherd’s hut located in the shared garden which sleeps a further two guests – speak to your host for details
*This home is unsuitable for children
*If you’d like to hire out the rowing boats or kayaks ask your host in advance
*There’s no television – the perfect excuse to get your nose into a good book instead
*There's Wifi and a laptop-friendly space for remote working
*This home is located in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Chesterton fringing Cambridge – along its high street there’s a local supermarket (three minutes on foot), a post office, fish and chips shop, and those all-important local pubs