Chequer Cottage - Horseheath

4-star adults-only bed and breakfast in Cambridgeshire countryside

Accommodation & Privacy

Chequer Cottage in Horseheath offers a Junior Suite with Garden View that sits above the garage, separate from the main house. The room has a private entrance and overlooks the cottage's gardens. Guests find bathrobes, a work desk, and homemade cookies, port, and gin as extras.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast at Chequer Cottage uses homegrown or locally sourced produce for its full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Fresh pastries, fruits, and warm dishes are served each morning in the cottage dining room. A strawberry compote, cereals, toast, and croissants accompany the cooked breakfast of choice.

Amenities & Services

Chequer Cottage Horseheath provides complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the surrounding cycling routes. The property includes free parking, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden with outdoor furniture. Daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, and a welcome pack detailing the history of the building are available.

Location & Surroundings

Chequer Cottage is one hour from North London via the M11 motorway, situated in the conservation area of Horseheath. The University of Cambridge is 22 km away, and Linton Zoo lies within a short drive. Historic villages of Saffron Walden and Finchingfield, as well as Audley End House (18 km), are nearby attractions.

Activities & Experiences

Cycling and walking routes start directly from Chequer Cottage, with maps provided for guests. The idyllic rural setting offers a quiet retreat for couples, with local pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Duxford Airfield and Cambridge city centre are a 15-20 minute drive away.

• Rooms: Junior Suite with Garden View, private entrance, above garage
• Dining: Full breakfast using homegrown or locally sourced produce
• Amenities: Complimentary bicycles, free parking, free WiFi
• Location: One hour from London via M11, near Cambridge
• Target: Adults-only, couples seeking tranquility
• Activities: Cycling and walking routes from doorstep