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The Owl Box: self-contained private annex & garden—kitchen, Cambridge bus
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 220.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Horseheath, England
- Audley End House16 min drive
- Imperial War Museum Duxford16 min drive
- Addenbrooke's Hospital17 min drive
- Cambridge (CBG)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Owl Box: self-contained private annex & garden—kitchen, Cambridge bus
Cosy, inviting and well-equipped, The Owl Box is ready to be your home-from-home, whether you are travelling for leisure or work. Located in the village of Horseheath, we are well connected by road and bus routes to Cambridge city and the surrounding areas, and all the local Science Research Parks.
The Owl Box is fully kitted out with everything you need, including a comfy double bed, sofa, dedicated work space, smart TV, rain shower, well-equipped kitchen, private entrance & a private garden!
The space
The Owl Box is a custom-fitted studio flat in an expanded converted coal house -- refurbished from the ground up to be a cozy, stylish living space for everything from business trips to countryside escapes.
The space offers a bedroom and sitting area separated from the kitchen, dining and workspace areas by an open divider.
There is a fenced private garden and entrance (with key box) with an outdoor seating area, firepit and BBQ.
Guest access
You'll have private use of the whole annex space including the kitchen, bathroom, workspace, and living area. The dedicated garden area is also private with a fence and gate.
Other things to note
The Owl Box is tucked away at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac in a quiet rural village setting.
It offers easy access to a range of lovely contryside walks (e.g. the Roman road and Harcamlow Way) and several attractions such as Horseheath Racecourse (4 min drive), Linton Zoo (10 min drive), Wylde Skye Brewing (10 min drive), the Duxford Air Musuem (20 min drive), RSBP Fowlmere (25 min drive), Audley End House and Gardens, (25 min drive), and Shepreth Wildlife Park (30 min drive).
The Owl Box is fully kitted out with everything you need, including a comfy double bed, sofa, dedicated work space, smart TV, rain shower, well-equipped kitchen, private entrance & a private garden!
The space
The Owl Box is a custom-fitted studio flat in an expanded converted coal house -- refurbished from the ground up to be a cozy, stylish living space for everything from business trips to countryside escapes.
The space offers a bedroom and sitting area separated from the kitchen, dining and workspace areas by an open divider.
There is a fenced private garden and entrance (with key box) with an outdoor seating area, firepit and BBQ.
Guest access
You'll have private use of the whole annex space including the kitchen, bathroom, workspace, and living area. The dedicated garden area is also private with a fence and gate.
Other things to note
The Owl Box is tucked away at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac in a quiet rural village setting.
It offers easy access to a range of lovely contryside walks (e.g. the Roman road and Harcamlow Way) and several attractions such as Horseheath Racecourse (4 min drive), Linton Zoo (10 min drive), Wylde Skye Brewing (10 min drive), the Duxford Air Musuem (20 min drive), RSBP Fowlmere (25 min drive), Audley End House and Gardens, (25 min drive), and Shepreth Wildlife Park (30 min drive).
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Cambridge
Cambridge is home to this apartment. Chilford Hall Vineyard and Cineworld Haverhill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cheeky Chimps Funhouse and Bridge End Gardens. National Horseracing Museum and The Polar Museum are also worth visiting.
Horseheath, England
What's nearby
- Saffron Walden Museum - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
- Audley End House - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
- Imperial War Museum Duxford - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
- Addenbrooke's Hospital - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
- Newmarket Racecourse - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
- KFC - 8 min drive
- The Drabbet Smock - 7 min drive
- Dog and Duck - 5 min drive
- Jenny's - 7 min drive
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About the host
Your host

Hello! I'm Ruth and I live in Horseheath with my partner -and Airbnb co-host- Harvey. We moved into our house at the end of 2021, and have loved the (fairly epic) task of doing up the old coal storage house to create The Owl Box next to our home. A lot of new DIY skills acquired!
We both work at two of the local Science Parks, Harvey in academic research and myself for a biotech company. In our spare time we love to be outside in nature.
Why they chose this property
The Owl Box is tucked away at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac in a quiet rural village setting.
It offers easy access to a range of lovely contryside walks (e.g. the Roman road and Harcamlow Way) and several attractions such as Horseheath Racecourse (4 min drive), Linton Zoo (10 min drive), Wylde Skye Brewing (10 min drive), the Duxford Air Musuem (20 min drive), RSBP Fowlmere (25 min drive), Audley End House and Gardens, (25 min drive), and Shepreth Wildlife Park (30 min drive).
What makes this property unique
The Owl Box is a custom-fitted studio flat in an expanded converted coal house -- refurbished from the ground up to be a cozy, stylish living space for everything from business trips to countryside escapes.
The space offers a bedroom and sitting area separated from the kitchen, dining and workspace areas by an open divider.
There is a fenced private garden and entrance (with key box) with an outdoor seating area, firepit and BBQ.
You'll have private use of the whole annex space including the kitchen, bathroom, workspace, and living area. The dedicated garden area is also private with a fence and gate.
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