14 Church Street

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

53 Customer Review(s)

Ms Brymer
September 2020

“We loved this very beautiful 17th Century house - everything about it was exceptionally tasty - the furniture, the WARM tiled floors throughout the ground floor (perfect for my preferred bare feet!”

). The bedrooms upstairs were delightful with sumptuous beds, and the 2 bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs - were a pleasure to use. The huge garden, bountiful with apples, was such a treat for us Londoners! I made apple crumble, apple pie and apple sauce ... and we are still eating them, all taken from the ground! We ate all 7 breakfasts outside in the beautiful sunshine. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, plates and bowls - and there was a dishwasher that I wasn't expecting ...

). The bedrooms upstairs were delightful with sumptuous beds, and the 2 bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs - were a pleasure to use. The huge garden, bountiful with apples, was such a treat for us Londoners! I made apple crumble, apple pie and apple sauce ... and we are still eating them, all taken from the ground! We ate all 7 breakfasts outside in the beautiful sunshine. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, plates and bowls - and there was a dishwasher that I wasn't expecting! With a washing machine and a dryer in the fab little alcove lobby, you didn't need to use the clothesline right down the back of the garden; but I did because the clothes all dried in a few hours and were already ironed by the sun! We had our bikes with us and so sampled everywhere we could - the Peterborough Green Wheel was most convenient and a great ride. We walked many long walks, often culminating at Nene Country Park. Queued (during pandemic) for coffee at Lakeside - both cafes - but just don't bother because they coffees were terrible! We ended up making our own with the percolator at the house! Much nicer! We all ate one evening at The Cuckoo pub, but frankly we weren't impressed. It was pleasant enough with a big noisy crowd, but the food really wasn't exceptional by any means. We took to eating at the house every other evening - much more convivial and fun! All in all, a very delightful stay thank you.

- Ms Brymer, September 2020
Mr Polston August 2020

“Lovely cottage within a beautiful little village just outside of Peterborough.”

Cottage was clean, plenty of space with everything we needed for a lovely summer holiday. The garden is absolutely massive just a shame we couldnt make use of it more with the weather turning wet for several days. Just round the corner was a pathway which led to the river Nene. Amazing walks by the river which if followed leads you to Ferry Meadows country park. 500 acres of stunning lands containing several lakes and activities. Our kids 12 and 9 enjoyed their stay thoroughly and would definitely like to comeback. Our main problem only having 10days, flew by so quickly.

- Mr Polston, August 2020
Mr Williams December 2019

“Charming cottage in a beautiful village.”

- Mr Williams, December 2019
Mrs Godwin August 2019

“This cottage is lovely with a large garden.”

It is spacious downstairs however I was very disappointed with the third bedroom upstairs. Although the description does state that the single bedroom is 'accessed through twin bedroom', this single room cannot be described as a bedroom as there is no window and therefore no ventilation. Consequently it is necessary to leave the door between the single room and the twin room open resulting in a lack of privacy for the occupants of both these rooms. Please ensure that the description is changed immediately so that other visitors are not misled. I would be grateful to receive an acknowledgement and an assurance that the description will be corrected.

- Mrs Godwin, August 2019
Mrs Meheux April 2019

“The property is advertised as having 3 bedrooms and whilst it makes people aware that the third bedroom is accessed through the second it does not make it clear how small it is.”

It is really only suitable for a child and certainly would not be suitable for anyone with claustrophobia. The property is well equipped but perhaps could benefit from another waste bin in the second bedroom and one in the downstairs shower room and it would be nice to have a full length mirror somewhere, maybe on the landing. Otherwise the property is very well equipped with all mod cons whilst being tastefully decorated in the style of the property. The property itself is a little quirky and there is a definite knack to closing the bathroom door. Also one needs to remember to duck when entering the bedrooms, particularly the double bedroom as my husband banged his head very hard on more than one occasion. There is a huge garden and the property is located in a very pretty and tranquil village which is within easy access of Peterborough, with its impressive cathedral, Rutland Water and many other beautiful villages and places of interest. The local pub, The Cuckoo, which is just down the road is very friendly and serves excellent food and makes a perfect venue for your first evening.

- Mrs Meheux, April 2019
Mrs Jewkes December 2018

“The cottage was really comfortable and well equipped.”

It was a real home from home. The village was beautiful and the local people were very friendly.

- Mrs Jewkes, December 2018
Mrs Griffiths November 2018

“This was such a tasteful cottage, with everything you could wish for.”

We wouldn't hesitate to meet up with family here again.

- Mrs Griffiths, November 2018
Mr Barton September 2018

“Great property( a little quirky ), low doorways, so remember to duck.”

Well supplied in kitchen, with everything needed. Kitchen & dining tables, great size ( mind the candelabra over dining table when rising!). Could be a little more comfort in living room, & bedroom furniture. Location excellent for I & my wife, plenty of shopping areas not to far. Bags of walks, and, places to visit, once again nearby. Garden, excellent, especially all the visiting wildlife. ( Did think, the shed was haunted, heard scraping noises every late evening, from that area!!). All in all, excellent host, great property, could have stayed longer.

- Mr Barton, September 2018
Mrs Stryzyk August 2018

“The accommodation at 14 Church Street, Alwalton was superb, an absolute delight and a real find!”

Very clean, every need considered and catered for. Situated in an idyllic location, large garden - none of us under 16, nonetheless we enjoyed playing badminton, bat and ball. We also made use of the games supplied. The kitchen had everything you could possibly think of. Owner left welcome supplies (biscuits, fruit and wine) - a lovely touch. We found the location ideal to visit Peterborough, Cambridge, Ely (Cathedral), Belvoir Castle, Stamford and much more! Also a delight for nature lovers as garden visited by numerous different animals and birds!

- Mrs Stryzyk, August 2018
Mrs Phillips-whyte July 2018

“This is the second time we booked this property and it was just as lovely as we remember!”

- Mrs Phillips-whyte, July 2018
Mrs Barber April 2018

“A beautiful stone cottage with a huge back garden and very spacious inside.”

We were amazed to find such an idyllic village tucked away from the A1, easy for visiting Peterborough and beyond and for RSPB sites. It was really warm and cosy with plenty of wood for the burner if required. The bedrooms were bigger than the photos suggested and the large upstairs landing a lovely space. It was great to have a bath during which you could see the beautiful magnolia tree from the window right next to you! The bedroom doors were low so there were a few bumped heads but it all added to the charm! A modern pub (The Cuckoo), 2min walk away was friendly with a great menu. Would gladly return again if we wanted to visit that area again.

- Mrs Barber, April 2018
Mrs Hoggarth December 2017

“Very large comfortable cottage.”

Well equipped and very warm on the ground floor due to under floor heating. Nice village with tea room, shop, post office, pub and Church. Buses from village to Peterborough and Oundle. Perfect cottage.

- Mrs Hoggarth, December 2017
Mrs Gurley November 2017

“Loveliest cottage we ever stayed in.”

Comfortable, cozy, clean, and roomy. The owners are very accommodating, and left us some nice treats with a bottle of wine upon arrival. We also loved the rural, beautiful countryside of Alwalton, and city amenities not so far away. Simply a fabulous place to stay. I would rate this a 10 out of a possible 10.

- Mrs Gurley, November 2017
Mr Aldred October 2017

“Enjoyed spending time with family and friends.”

Great cottage, clean , comfortable and good location. Will certainly book again.

- Mr Aldred, October 2017
Mr Hicks September 2017

“Fabulous cottage in a lovely village.”

Very spacious and the facilities were first class. Lovely welcoming gifts very there for us when we arrived.

- Mr Hicks, September 2017
Mrs Humphrey June 2017

“Lovely comfortable cottage in beautiful location.”

Well equipped, with quality furnishing and appliances. A few minutes walk down to the river and stunning English countryside. We hope to return in the not too distant future.

- Mrs Humphrey, June 2017
Mrs Percevault Boutin April 2017

“We spent a marvellous time in this cosy cottage, comfortable, clean.”

And Thank you to the owner for the little welcomed food gifts (bottle of wine, fruit, biscuits)

- Mrs Percevault Boutin, April 2017
Mrs Chaffer March 2017

“So good we keep returning”

- Mrs Chaffer, March 2017
Mrs Wilson December 2016

“We have stayed several times now and love the cottage.”

- Mrs Wilson, December 2016
Mr Holmes October 2016

“This cottage was probably one of the best we have stayed in since we started using Sykes Cottages about 15 years ago.”

The cottage was very clean, the furnishings were good and it was in a very pleasant village. On a arrival we had a bottle of wine left along with a fresh bunch of flowers and biscuits. All round an excellent place to stay.

- Mr Holmes, October 2016
Mr Bird June 2016

“A lovely, roomy property which was well equipped and very clean.”

- Mr Bird, June 2016
Mr Hennig December 2015

“Beautiful property in a lovely village.”

We would love to return

- Mr Hennig, December 2015
Mr Morgan October 2015

“Lovely presentation and situation, a stunning garden, peaceful village location and it was very close to major routes for access to the region.”

- Mr Morgan, October 2015
Mr Fell May 2015

“The cottage location was perfect, with a village shop and pub/restaurant within walking distance.”

All the crockery, cutlery, fixtures and fittings oozed quality.

- Mr Fell, May 2015
Mrs Patterson March 2015

“We had a fabulous time in this very impressive accommodation.”

It was our second visit and we would like to re-book for next year.

- Mrs Patterson, March 2015
Miss Horton December 2014

“The cottage was decorated to a very high standard, very cosy and rustic with beautiful original features.”

We had a lovely time. Would definitely recommend.

- Miss Horton, December 2014
Mr Smart November 2014

“A charming and very likeable property in an extremely attractive location.”

Well organised inside, well equipped and warm. Good garden. Plenty of wood in woodshed!

- Mr Smart, November 2014
Mr Ostrom October 2014

“The cottage is simply superb and a model for other owners on how to get it right.”

- Mr Ostrom, October 2014
Mrs Scott August 2014

“A very comfortable cottage in an attractive village with easy access to interesting countryside and places of interest.”

- Mrs Scott, August 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“14 Church Street, Alwalton”

This property is in an ideal location for the holiday we had in mind when we booked. Close to Peterborough, very close to A1 access (without any traffic noise) and with easy access to London on the train either from Peterborough or Huntingdon, close to Oundle and Stamford. The cottage is extremely well appointed with off road parking, a large garden and with space and comfort inside, having been upgraded to a high standard.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Escape to the country”

We loved this cottage for our Easter break. It is so near to the A1,but in a very quiet village with a lovely pub who does fab food.the cottage is well equipped and was perfect for our little grandson,2year old.we had a wonderful egg hunt in the huge garden where it was safe for him to play.It is also close to some interesting towns and villages also country houses. We would love to return to This cottage in the future.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
ken97 August 2014

“fab cottage”

Recently stayed at 14 church street alwalton for a week in june accomadation fab period cottage in superb village setting close to the a1 but still very quiet. Ideal for visiting stamford and cambridge only four miles to peterborough local shop / post office and pub in village can recommend.

- ken97, August 2014
Mrs Chaffer June 2014

“This was our second visit and we hope to return.”

The cottage is situated in a very quiet, friendly village just a couple of minutes from the A1. We took advantage of the A1 corridor visiting Burghley House and Gardens and Anglesey Abbey. Oundle and surrounding villages offer pleasant walks and plenty of eating and drinking options. With the river Nene just down the lane we were able to watch boats going through the locks. Nene Park is extensive and there are many options - sailing,riding walking followed by lunch in one of the cafes. We also spent time relaxing in the garden enjoying the lovely weather. The cottage is very comfortable and the owner has considered everything that visitors need to enjoy their holiday. The beds are superb and the quietness of the location ensured a good night's sleep.

- Mrs Chaffer, June 2014
Mr Antill June 2014

“We travelled from Canada and loved the authentic cottage feel with all the modern upgrades inside.”

Very well decorated, clean and lots of thought gone into the cottage to make us feel at home. We also really enjoyed the village and of course the local pub.

- Mr Antill, June 2014
Mr Whitehead February 2014

“The owners have bent over backwards to make this property comfortable with furnishings, decor and kitchen utilities sensitively applied to this very old building and their welcome pack and Spring flowers set the seal on this from the very beginning.”

The week's holiday enabled us to visit Peterborough, Stamford, Oundle, Cambridge and London (by train) and we have had a most enjoyable time.

- Mr Whitehead, February 2014
Mr Fryer January 2014

“The property was of a high standard.”

The cottage was very well kept with excellent furnishings, best quality towels and bedding ever had in a holiday property. Heating and log fire made this a very warm cottage which was needed at this time of year.

- Mr Fryer, January 2014
Mrs Hool January 2014

“This cottage is the best we have ever stayed in.”

The cottage is lovely throughout and extremely clean with everything you could need in there. We would recommend to anyone as it's a super place to stay. When we arrived there was a bottle of wine, some fruit, milk and tea/coffee in there, which was a lovely touch also.

- Mrs Hool, January 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2013

“Relaxing”

Quiet village, unbelievably one half mile from the a1. Shop, pub with fantastic food and friendly villagers. First class accommodation in every way.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
Mr Smith December 2013

“Very welcoming accommodation, and really felt like home.”

Loved it! One of the best properties I have stayed in.

- Mr Smith, December 2013
Mrs Banks October 2013

“Lovely cottage with lots of character, ideally based with lots to do in the area.”

Quiet area and everyone we met were really friendly. We had a great week.

- Mrs Banks, October 2013
Mrs Chaffer September 2013

“This is a lovely cottage.”

The owners have taken great care to consider the building itself, and the people who stay there. We had everything we needed for a really comfortable holiday. The garden is a real joy and so spacious.

- Mrs Chaffer, September 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer May 2013

“Perfection!”

This is a delightful cottage, beautifully appointed, with everything that one could wish for in a holiday home. It was lovely to find the welcome bottle of wine and the bowl of fruit. We loved the well-thought out access through a utility area so that wet boots, coats etc could be disposed of without encroaching on the rooms themselves. A slightly clearer description of the whereabouts of the smallest bedroom would have relieved us of some anxiety - I had visualised having to go through my son's room to the bathroom. In fact I shared the twin-bedded room with my grand-daughter and my four year old grandson was delighted with his "secret room" which led off ours and not off the main bedroom as I think it said in the description. All in all however, we had a perfect break and are planning on a return visit sometime next year...

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2013
Mr Keeling April 2013

“Loved the cottage and found the location very handy for seeing around the area.”

We were lucky in having the best week so far this year for good weather. This meant we were able to take advantage of sitting outside on a few days, when we returned from our days out, in the lovely large, private garden.

- Mr Keeling, April 2013
Mrs Bond March 2013

“It's a beautifully presented place to stay.”

Despite the cold weather it was lovely and warm to come back to.

- Mrs Bond, March 2013
Mr Jones March 2013

“What a privilege to stay in a such a beautiful old building.”

We had a lovely week. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped. Certainly one of the best holiday cottages we've stayed in and the owner was lovely.

- Mr Jones, March 2013
Mrs Watson March 2013

“On arrival at the cottage it was warm, the heating was on, the cold day made this much appreciated.”

Very welcoming with milk, tea, fruit, and bottle of wine.

- Mrs Watson, March 2013
Mrs Bomber March 2013

“The cottage was beautifully furnished and decorated, there were flowers, wine and fruit to welcome us and it felt like a real home but in perfect condition.”

Absolutely lovely!

- Mrs Bomber, March 2013
Mrs Coles February 2013

“This cottage exceeded our expectations in every way.”

- Mrs Coles, February 2013
Mrs Hibbert November 2012

“Beautiful old cottage in lovely village.”

Very warm and comfortable. Extras such as milk and biscuits etc - much appreciated. Pub and meals only a few minutes walk away. Places of historic interest - Fotheringhay Castle and Peterborough Cathedral well worth a visit. Best cottage we've stayed in!

- Mrs Hibbert, November 2012
Mr Lawrence October 2012

“What a fantastic place!”

It was even better in person than we expected. The building is a beautiful old cottage that has been extensively and very sensitively updated. The kitchen and bathrooms are completely modern while the living room, dining room and bedrooms are full of period features. The overall effect is excellent, and set off even better by the large garden and very charming village.

- Mr Lawrence, October 2012
Mrs Woods September 2012

“Pleasantly surprised by the area and really nice to have a pub within walking distance and a log fire to return to.”

- Mrs Woods, September 2012
Mrs Levy August 2012

“Fantastic house, it was a pleasure to stay there.”

Great garden which our kids loved.

- Mrs Levy, August 2012
Mrs Woolrich April 2012

“We loved everything about this property.”

It was in a lovely quiet location yet it was perfectly positioned to access major roads and amenities. The character features of the property were absolutely beautiful and thoughtful renovations ensured the highest quality of modern comforts. A huge garden for the children to run around in was the icing on the cake! There is nothing we could fault in this property! A perfect holiday destination.

- Mrs Woolrich, April 2012
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The property

A beautiful, Grade II listed, semi-detached stone cottage in the pretty village of Alwalton, just four miles from the bustling city of Peterborough.

This Alwalton cottage has been lovingly restored to a high standard and retains plenty of original features which include stone mullion windows and oak beams.

There are three comfortable bedrooms at this Alwalton cottage, and a large landing area makes an ideal spot for relaxing or reading.

Make the most of an attractive country kitchen with brick flooring, a separate dining room with limestone floors, and a spacious yet cosy sitting room with oak flooring and large original inglenook fireplace with a woodburner, all designed to make this Alwalton cottage an idyllic home-from-home for a family holiday or a romantic break.

The large garden at this Alwalton cottage offers an opportunity for playing family games on the lawn or just spending a day relaxing on the patio.

The local village provides a lovely store with a Post Office and tea rooms, whilst the local pub is just around the corner.

Just a few miles from this Alwalton cottage is the vibrant city of Peterborough as well as the delightful market towns of Stamford, Oundle and Oakham.

Spend a day messing about on a boat on Rutland Water, or maybe take a steam train ride along the Nene Valley Railway.

A superb Alwalton cottage all year round.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single (accessed through twin bedroom)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburner.
Gas underfloor heating with woodburner
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.

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About the location

ALWALTON

Peterborough 4 miles.

The pretty Cambridgeshire village of Alwalton is located just 4 miles from the city of Peterborough and offers a variety of local places of interest to visit. Alwalton is well served by a village shop with a post office and tea rooms, a church and a pub. Peterborough enjoys good shopping facilities with precincts, out of town shopping and an undercover market. Peterborough Cathedral has a beautiful 12th century painted ceiling and museum where you can join a ghost tour if you dare! Just a short drive from Alwalton, you can take a trip on a steam train along the Nene Valley Railway, or visit Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre with water mill, tractor rides and animals. Explore Ferry Meadows Country Park with wildlife, watersports and Roman remains, or medieval Longthorpe Tower which is owned by English Heritage. Within easy driving distance you can spend a day visiting one of the delightful market towns of Oundle, Stamford and Oakham with Rutland Water just outside the town.

Features

Reviews

“We loved this very beautiful 17th Century house - everything about it was exceptionally tasty - the furniture, the WARM tiled floors throughout the ground floor (perfect for my preferred bare feet!”

“Lovely cottage within a beautiful little village just outside of Peterborough.”

“Charming cottage in a beautiful village.”

“This cottage is lovely with a large garden.”

“The property is advertised as having 3 bedrooms and whilst it makes people aware that the third bedroom is accessed through the second it does not make it clear how small it is.”

“The cottage was really comfortable and well equipped.”

“This was such a tasteful cottage, with everything you could wish for.”

“Great property( a little quirky ), low doorways, so remember to duck.”

“The accommodation at 14 Church Street, Alwalton was superb, an absolute delight and a real find!”

“This is the second time we booked this property and it was just as lovely as we remember!”

“A beautiful stone cottage with a huge back garden and very spacious inside.”

“Very large comfortable cottage.”

“Loveliest cottage we ever stayed in.”

“Enjoyed spending time with family and friends.”

“Fabulous cottage in a lovely village.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in beautiful location.”

“We spent a marvellous time in this cosy cottage, comfortable, clean.”

“So good we keep returning”

“We have stayed several times now and love the cottage.”

“This cottage was probably one of the best we have stayed in since we started using Sykes Cottages about 15 years ago.”

“A lovely, roomy property which was well equipped and very clean.”

“Beautiful property in a lovely village.”

“Lovely presentation and situation, a stunning garden, peaceful village location and it was very close to major routes for access to the region.”

“The cottage location was perfect, with a village shop and pub/restaurant within walking distance.”

“We had a fabulous time in this very impressive accommodation.”

“The cottage was decorated to a very high standard, very cosy and rustic with beautiful original features.”

“A charming and very likeable property in an extremely attractive location.”

“The cottage is simply superb and a model for other owners on how to get it right.”

“A very comfortable cottage in an attractive village with easy access to interesting countryside and places of interest.”

“14 Church Street, Alwalton”

“Escape to the country”

“fab cottage”

“This was our second visit and we hope to return.”

“We travelled from Canada and loved the authentic cottage feel with all the modern upgrades inside.”

“The owners have bent over backwards to make this property comfortable with furnishings, decor and kitchen utilities sensitively applied to this very old building and their welcome pack and Spring flowers set the seal on this from the very beginning.”

“The property was of a high standard.”

“This cottage is the best we have ever stayed in.”

“Relaxing”

“Very welcoming accommodation, and really felt like home.”

“Lovely cottage with lots of character, ideally based with lots to do in the area.”

“This is a lovely cottage.”

“Perfection!”

“Loved the cottage and found the location very handy for seeing around the area.”

“It's a beautifully presented place to stay.”

“What a privilege to stay in a such a beautiful old building.”

“On arrival at the cottage it was warm, the heating was on, the cold day made this much appreciated.”

“The cottage was beautifully furnished and decorated, there were flowers, wine and fruit to welcome us and it felt like a real home but in perfect condition.”

“This cottage exceeded our expectations in every way.”

“Beautiful old cottage in lovely village.”

“What a fantastic place!”

“Pleasantly surprised by the area and really nice to have a pub within walking distance and a log fire to return to.”

“Fantastic house, it was a pleasure to stay there.”

“We loved everything about this property.”

The property

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About the location

ALWALTON

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