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Host & Stay | The 1890 Petersfield Retreat

3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 6
HousePet friendly

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Situated in the vibrant city centre of Cambridge, The 1890 Petersfield Retreat is a characterful home, ideal for guests looking for a city break with family and friends. Whether it's for a quick stay or a longer getaway, this home offers plenty of necessities and home comforts to ensure a delight...

About this property

Situated in the vibrant city centre of Cambridge, The 1890 Petersfield Retreat is a characterful home, ideal for guests looking for a city break with family and friends. Whether it's for a quick stay or a longer getaway, this home offers plenty of necessities and home comforts to ensure a delightful stay for everyone. This three bedroom home is the perfect base for exploring Cambridge's wide range of amenities such as leisure activities and green spaces.

The heart of this home is the cosy living room. Finished with comfortable seating and rustic décor, it is the perfect place for guests to unwind after spending days exploring the local area, or for curling up with a book to relax.

The well-equipped kitchen provides everything guests need for a self-catering stay - whether it's for a short term break or a longer retreat. The overhead skylight floods the room with natural light, accentuating the colourful scheme of the room and creating a warm and welcoming space. The adjacent dining area is the perfect place for guests to gather and enjoy delicious meals whilst creating lasting memories together.

The three spacious bedrooms feature comfortable beds, ample storage space and are thoughtfully designed to create welcoming, cosy spaces that ensure a restful night sleep for all guests. Configured with a double bed and four additional single beds, the property offers flexible sleeping arrangements for both adults and children.

The bathroom at The 1890 Petersfield Retreat ensures comfort and convenience for guests to refresh themselves throughout each stay.

The area

The 1890 Petersfield Retreat is located in a vibrant and well-connected part of Cambridge, offering an excellent balance of city living and green spaces. The area benefits from close proximity to Cambridge city centre and Cambridge railway station, making it particularly attractive to commuters, professionals, and students.

Set within a quiet residential area, residents and visitors enjoy easy access to a range of amenities including supermarkets, sports facilities, independent cafes, restaurants, Pubs (Geldart and others), while the historic quarter offers world-renowned colleges, museums, and cultural attractions within walking or cycling distance. The property is located just moments from the vibrant Mill Road area, known for it's diverse dining options, independent shops and lively community atmosphere.

For outdoor recreation, locals can enjoy nearby green spaces such as Parker's Piece, Coldham's Common, and the River Cam, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, and leisure activities. The neighbourhood is also well positioned for access to healthcare facilities, schools, and the city's leading science and business parks.

The area benefits from excellent transport links, making it one of the most accessible locations in Cambridge. Cambridge railway station is within easy walking distance and provides frequent direct services to London King's Cross, London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, Birmingham, Norwich, and other major destinations, making the area particularly attractive to commuters and business travellers.

The neighbourhood is well served by an extensive network of local and regional bus services, providing convenient connections throughout Cambridge and to surrounding towns and villages. The nearby guided busway also offers efficient links to destinations including St Ives and Huntingdon.

Cambridge is renowned for its cycling infrastructure, with dedicated cycle lanes and routes providing a safe and practical means of travel across the city. Many key destinations, including the city centre, the University of Cambridge colleges, Addenbrooke's Hospital, and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, can be reached within a short cycle ride.

For motorists, the area has good access to the A14, M11 and A11, offering convenient road connections to London, the East of England, the Midlands and the national motorway network.

Notes from your host

Two well behaved dogs are welcome at this property.

We are always available to help so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Guest Reviews

2.5★ · 4 reviews
★★★★★

“Disponible et accueillant”

Guest · Jul 2026

★★★★★

“I would stay there again. Positive: Good access to the train station on foot as we didn't have a car. Easy walk to the centre and surrounded by pubs. Bedding and towels were freshly laundered and there there is a coffee machine. Negative: Some of my fellow guests felt they missed a television, that didn't bother me.”

Louise · Oct 2026

★★★★★

“Positive: Péssima experiência do início ao fim. Quando chegamos para fazer o check-in, o cofre das chaves estava aberto e simplesmente não havia nenhuma chave dentro. Ficamos do lado de fora com nossas coisas, sem conseguir entrar na acomodação e sem receber uma solução adequada. A reserva acabou sendo cancelada por causa dessa falha, mas o problema não terminou aí. O processo de reembolso foi extremamente demorado e confuso, com informações inconsistentes e pouca organização por parte da Host & Stay. Para piorar, posteriormente ainda houve problemas relacionados a outra reserva na mesma propriedade, com tentativas de cobrança enquanto uma situação financeira anterior continuava sem ser devidamente resolvida. A propriedade pode até parecer boa nas fotos, mas a administração foi extremamente desorganizada e tornou toda a experiência estressante e frustrante. Depois de tudo o que aconteceu, eu definitivamente não recomendaria esta acomodação nem a forma como ela é administrada. Negative: Administração extremamente desorganizada, problemas no check-in, falta de suporte adequado e muita dificuldade para resolver o reembolso. A experiência foi estressante do início ao fim.”

Cristine · Aug 2026

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