Summary:
Whooper Cottage is a charming and cosy cottage set in acres of lush, green countryside. With 2 lovely comfy bedrooms and gorgeous sitting and dining rooms - you have all you could ever wish for. Whether recharging your batteries and enjoying the beautiful tranquil setting, walking, cycling, or visiting the magnificent, historic towns of Ely and Cambridge, this cottage is the ideal base.
The Space:
A cosy cottage but with ample space for family or friends. Two lovely double bedrooms and master bathroom upstairs. Downstairs Loo. Beautiful and charming sitting room with log burner. Spacious, newly fitted and fully equipped kitchen and a separate, lovely dining room.
Whooper Cottage is paired with another cottage (Bewick Cottage) and share the large gardens and grounds however are completely separate cottages with their own entrances. Both cottages can be rented together for larger groups of up to 8 people.
Guest Access:
Guests have full and exclusive use of the entire cottage and will not be disturbed during their stay.
The Neighborhood:
Set in beautiful and serene countryside. The cottages are very close to the world famous Ouse washes and WWT Welney - the largest Washlands in the U.K. It is a bird watcher's paradise with many different species of bird present all year round. In winter they attract thousands of migratory Bewick and Whooper swans from Siberia and Iceland as well as several species of duck. In summer they are home to hundreds of snipe, lapwing, redshank and many other species of bird. Hares, otters and many smaller mammals are also present.
In the winter months there are twice daily (afternoon and evening) swan feeds and there are many guided warden tours to choose from (to see hares, bats and various flora etc)
The cottages are also close to the historic town of Ely with its thriving market, river walks and boat trips. The magnificent Ely cathedral is known as the ship of the fens as it stands tall on a rare sight - a hill in the fens!
Getting Around:
We have private and secure parking for your car directly outside the cottage.
The coast is only one hour drive away and in other direction you have Cambridge and then on to market town of bury st Edmunds (40 mins).
Other Things to Note:
No groups of male friends please or stag parties. No groups of friends under 30 please. If you are a group of friends please contact us first to provide more information about your stay, thank you.
We will occasionally accept well behaved, house trained dogs but will always need to be contacted first and additional charges will apply.
The cottages are also close to the historic town of Ely with its thriving market, river walks and boat trips. The magnificent Ely cathedral is known as the ship of the fens as it stands tall on a rare sight - a hill in the fens!
The coast is only one hour drive away and in other direction you have Cambridge and then on to market town of Bury St Edmunds (40 mins).
Whooper Cottage is paired with another cottage (Bewick Cottage) and share the large gardens and grounds however are completely separate cottages with their own entrances. Both cottages can be rented together for larger groups of up to 8 people.
This cottage is located in Ely. Ely City Golf Club and Ryston Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ouse Washes and Jubilee Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wisbech Rugby Union Football Club or Mildenhall Stadium.
Weekly price from £1211
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