Cottage vacation rentals in Saint Ives

We'd just sold our house of 22 years and needed somewhere to stay for a few days and I was in such muddle I'd not even looked in any detail at where we were staying so arriving at Bethnal and Becs was a lovely surprise. Everything was luxury and quality. Chris and Vicky put a lot of energy and love into making the stay there relaxing. We loved the amazing double shower and the outside bath. Great walk to the Jolly Waggoners pub nearby. We hope to have an excuse to come back.

The Old Farmhouse was one of the best equipped Airbnbs that we have ever stayed in. We particularly loved the hot tub and the four ponies/donkeys. Although you can walk around the fields surrounding the house, you have to drive to Finchingfield for food and drink etc. We had a Sainsbury’s supermarket delivery which worked well.

Fantastic place to stay. Clean, well equipped and very nice interior. Great for family/couples and (well behaved) contractors. Would certainly stay again.

Lovely house and location, was ideal for all ages in the party. Amenities were very good and enjoyed using the hot tub. Slight problem finding the house when following the satnav but was able to contact the host quickly who gave perfect directions. would recommend to anyone wanting to visit the area.

Great place & host! Looked like the pictures & was near a lake. Nice forest walks close by to. Was a short drive to the beach, overall a nice play to stay!

We had a lovely stay and left feeling so relaxed and chilled out. The surroundings were not only beautiful but tranquil. The location between Stamford and Market Deeping perfect with great places to eat, we had a lovely time wandering around Stamford. The property itself was stunning and very well equipped, everything was thought of and you could easily spend weeks here and have all you needed for day to day living. Everything was sparkly clean and tidy, no clutter. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding of a high quality. We felt so at home and relaxed here. I honestly cannot find anything to say could be improved upon, we loved it and will most definitely be back.

We had an amazing time in a beautiful place. We will definitely recommend this place to everyone trying to get away from the busy world.

Lintel Barn was a lovely cosy cottage to spend a week's holiday in. It was extremely well equipped, which made it feel very homely and comfortable. The area is rural and quiet so if you want a get a way from it all holiday, this is the place for you !!!

Sojourned at Mila's over the NYE to get away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage is charming and it is located in a peaceful village. Incredibly clean, cosy and characteristic of the Cambridgeshire countryside. Mila was professional and accommodating and the place was set up with everything that one would require! It was an enjoyable and comfortable stay.

We had a lovely stay in Willow cottage. It is extremely comfortable and well kitted out, I can’t think of anything missing. Everything in the kitchen we needed, including staples such as condiments and oil, even decaf coffee and rubber gloves. The only small hiccup was reversing out of the small parking place, my husband had to guide me out, stopping the traffic 😆. Fortunately we only had to do that once when we left, as it was an easy short walk to the centre of town. We even got the train to Cambridge, easy 👍.

We loved staying at The Old Dairy for our mini moon with our dog. The weather was glorious (slightly too hot!) and it made the surroundings even more beautiful! The outside area was perfect to relax in and we used the BBQ a few times. It was lovely knowing our dog was completely safe and secure and he loved playing in the garden. The walk to the local pub was easy and took around 20mins, it was friendly with a great selection of drinks. We did the park & ride based on Mitzi’s recommendation to get into Cambridge which was very simple and quick. The recommendations left for us were really helpful. The place had everything we needed and the pictures don’t do it justice, we would love to visit again and explore more of the local walks in cooler weather. It was exactly what we needed to relax.

Peaceful stay at this lovely very large house. Kids were well catered for with the games room and big garden with swings. Everything with spotless and Catherine was so helpful. We loved it

Our first Air BnB and what a great little place. We live reasonably local so have travelled through Turvey numerous times and we only stayed one night as had to vacate our house for a kids party. The place was immaculate with lots of small touches, gadgets and everything you need (better equipped than a lot of other places we have stayed). We had a minor query which Philip was quick to respond even though he was away. Never tried the fireplace as the weather was so good but managed a beautiful walk out around the village and the surrounding countryside. Highly recommend.

Beautiful house in gorgeous village surroundings. Dale and Helen’s place was impeccable and the whole experience was sublime. Communication was superb and no attention to detail was spared. Generous provisions were provided and one felt totally at home. There are not enough superlatives and would totally recommend and go back.

Great little cottage with lovely garden furniture for coffees outside in the sun. Easy to check in and out, and lots of helpful recommendations from Shaun on the local area!

We stayed at Lauren and Tim’s for a week, perfect base to explore the area and all the magic it has to offer. Wonderful countryside walks, close to the station and a gorgeous family +furry friend to look after you. We would certainly stay here again and highly recommend to others 😊

Lovely self contained cottage in a beautiful setting. Everything you need to stay and we were even able to host family and friends for lunch and dinner during our stay.

Hazelnut Cottage is a lovely place to stay in the historic village of Ashton. It is quiet and cozy and just steps from the local pub with great food. The resident peacocks and -hens are entertaining. Liz is a great host and we would definitely chose to stay here again.

The Annex is lovely, quirky, spacious and comfortable. The garden was great for the dogs too and we were all made to feel very welcome. We will revisit soon, thanks for being such great hosts. :0)

Indi's place is an oasis. A beautiful setting in the countryside, lots of wildlife, close to gorgeous public pathways....just wonderful. Our home for three nights was incredibly cozy, nicely decorated and well equipped. our hosts were just wonderful, and delivered freshly baked croissants daily too! we can't express enough what a super lovely time we had at Indi's place, and very much hope to visit again down the road. Thank you Indi!

Really lovely stay. Extremely pristine and private airbnb, perfect for dogs and so peaceful! If your only knowledge of the English countryside is from romantic movies, then this is pretty much 100% as dreamy as you would hope. Angela was always available and responded in an extremely timely manner. We have stayed in many places that claim the pool is heated only to be disappointed. This pool was so warm we could swim in 18c weather on a cloudy day. We loved everything about our stay and the kitchen is very generously stocked with knives, cutting boards, kitchen scissors, etc. We could not recommend this airbnb and the hosts enough! The neighbours are also so kind and warm and even suggested walking routes for us and the dog. Don’t hesitate and book in now!

Debs and Lucy are great hosts and we really enjoyed our stay at Drake Cottage. Set in a lovely quiet part of Saffron Walden but within walking distance to the the town which is full of great shops and amenities. The cottage is fully equipped with everything to make it the perfect stay. I thought the bathrobes were a nice touch. We will definitely be making a return visit.

An amazing house and facilities. Bath was a bit small, but manageable with shower attachment. As listed, the parking is tight and only room for one small car due to the location and period buildings surounding the courtyard, so understandable. But dont be put off, as there is a public car park just behind the high street which we used less than a 2min walk away and is free at the weekends. Only sugestion, it would of been nice to have a small fresh milk and additional complimentary tea/sugar etc, however with shops available a few yards away, no great drama. Overall an amazing cottage, both private yet only yards away from a large selection of shops,pubs and resturants. Hosts were amazing, ease of check in/check out, good comunication. Would definatly come again and already reconmended to friends and family.

I’ve never been so sad to leave an Air BnB! Peaceful, quiet, heaven! Lovely enclosed garden/decking with patches of grass for the dogs, plenty of choice of outdoor furniture! Decking is a little worn and rotted in certain parts but otherwise it was a perfect little spot, we had perfect weather and spent most our time out there. 3 beautiful horses to watch graze from the garden with a cuppa, and a very cute donkey and Shetland behind the house to say hello to! It was honestly amazing - the perfect quiet retreat, the house is on the owners’ land but we were never disturbed but hosts were extremely responsive if we needed anything. Beautiful flowers and lovely fresh sourdough, chocolate and wine left for us which was such a lovely touch! Hosts were so welcoming and friendly, helped us with our bags which was very kind. Rooms were amazing with TVs, great wardrobe space, full working kitchen, stunning bathroom. We literally had everything we could possibly need, I would live there forever!