The Bakehouse: former bakery in idyllic village

Entire guesthouse in Thriplow, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Erica
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Peace and quiet

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The Bakehouse is a totally self contained, newly renovated characterful detached annex to the left of our house. We also have "The Cob" and "The Barn", each suitable for 2 adults.

Situated in a quiet position overlooking historic Thriplow's village green.

Just a minute's walk and you reach the award winning community run gastro pub or well stocked village shop.

Only 8 miles from the city of Cambridge, so perfect for anyone visiting or working in Cambridge or the surrounding area.

The space
We have renovated The Bakehouse with loving care and attention to detail and to the highest possible standard - specifically with Airbnb in mind. It is characterful and historic (within the kitchen is the site of the original baker’s oven!).

The accommodation includes; a bedroom (with King size bed) and Roberts radio; a sitting room with sofa, table/chairs (an ideal work space) and wall mounted Smart TV; a separate kitchen (with built in oven & hob, microwave, fridge, washer-dryer, Nespresso coffee machine); and a bathroom (with large walk in shower, mirror with shaver socket, basin and toilet).

Guest access
The black park style gate is the entrance to our property and The Bakehouse has its own parking area adjacent to it, exclusively for Airbnb guests.

Guests have full access to the area immediately outside The Bakehouse. There is an outside table and chairs so you can sit and watch the world go by, perhaps whilst enjoying your coffee and complimentary 'Welcome pack' breakfast. (We provide milk, coffee, tea (inc herbal), muesli/granola, yoghurts, bread, spread, jam & marmalade - more than enough for your first night!).

We have a Tandem bicycle which guests of The Bakehouse, The Cob and The Barn are welcome to borrow, perhaps to explore the countryside or to visit the numerous local pubs, cafes and restaurants.

The rear garden is private with no access for Airbnb guests.

Other things to note
Although the maximum stay that you can book is 4 weeks, if you would like to stay longer than this it may well be possible - please contact me to discuss.

Within The Bakehouse you'll also find a table with 2 chairs (perfect as a workspace), an iron and ironing board, hairdryer, all bedlinen and towels (which will be changed if you stay for longer than a week) and very good wifi connection. Plus a self check-in key box by The Bakehouse front door too.

We provide two pillows per guest with different levels of support (Duck Feather & Down pillows and Luxury Anti-Allergy Microfibre pillows).

All household items such as hand soap, washing up liquid, tea towels, kitchen roll, toilet paper, laundry powder etc. are provided.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Park view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 697 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Thriplow, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

Thriplow is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and is laid out as a loose figure-of-eight of lanes with a lattice of footpaths and green fields between. While the oldest dated cottage is 1687, there is much that is older and deep seated in the past too.
The footpaths take you through fields, woods and orchid meadows; in spring, the whole village is awash with daffodils.
Indeed Thriplow is famous for its annual Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair: it’s a village fair that attracts up to 10,000 visitors for the weekend who come to enjoy a range of rural attractions, stalls and village hospitality and is reported as being one of the best loved charity events in Cambridgeshire!
The village is an active and thriving community with many village groups, interests and activities, including a cricket club where you can watch cricket during the summer.

Our pub (the award-winning The Green Man) is just a 2 minute walk from The Bakehouse, across The Green. It is a community owned pub that is run by Alex and his team - they’ve built up an amazing reputation in the local area for offering both fresh, seasonal food and Tapas too. If you’d like to eat there during your stay we recommend you book.
Thriplow also has a community run well-stocked Village Shop, where you can drop in for a coffee and perhaps fresh baked croissants or pastries too.

Meet your host

Superhost
1631 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Thriplow, United Kingdom
My husband, Richard, and I run our own business from home. We have a son who works in London and a daughter who lives and works in Australia. We have lived in The Old Bakery for over 20 years – starting off living in a mobile home in the garden for 18 months whilst we renovated the house! We have now completed refurbishing The Bakehouse, The Cob and The Barn and love welcoming Airbnb guests.

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Co-hosts

  • Richard
  • Michaela

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants