Shortmead Cottage

Shortmead Cottage is a picture postcard property, set in grounds behind the big house, with good parking.

It was warm and cosy with everything we needed for a comforatble stay provided. Large well equiped kitchen dinner and comfortable lounge with log fire, although we didn't use as it was warm enough without. Upstairs both bedrooms were comfortable with quality bedding and towels provided. Large bathroom with large freestanding bath and seperate huge walk in shower. We hope to return.

Excellent cottage.

Very warm, comfortable, and well equipped. Good walking at RSPB reserve nearby. Fast train to London locally. Easy drive to Cambridge.

Another great stay at Shortmead cottage!

Always our go to when in the area! Thankyou!

We had a wonderfully relaxed time at the cottage.

It came well-equiped with everything we needed for our week away visiting family. The cottage owner, Ian introduced himself to us, and was a Top Bloke. I would recommend anyone to stay at this venue.

Lovely cottage set in a quiet space of Biggleswade.

The owners clearly have taken the time restore the grounds for the benefit of the wildlife. Unfortunately during our stay they were doing a bit around the cottage garden restoring the fence all week, this felt a bit intrusive (even though they were lovely). However, it means it’s all ready for the next people to stay. Kitchen is well equipped, a minor point is they need some pint glasses, mugs that take more than a thimble of tea and 1/2 more saucepan sizes. Stairs were fine carrying a baby up them, wall/bannister either side. Those wobbly on feet/knee issues may struggle. Check in was really easy and the owners happy to help.

Nice little place in the countryside and convenient for the things that I wanted to see.

Really quiet given it's not that far from the A1 and railway line. Clean and comfortable and pretty well equipped. Had to fix the DVD player but it was only a strained power supply connection that needed a bit of fiddling.

A very well thought out cottage that had everything needed to make a relaxing break.

The pictures don't do the large kitchen justice it was a great social space and had good quality appliances and crockery etc. A lovely setting which if staying on the summer you would be able to fully enjoy the newly laid patio area. We will definitely return to Shortmead if we needed to stay in that area again.

We had a fabulous November week at Shortmead Cottage.

The underfloor heating kept the cottage warm enough for us without the additional woodburning stove or electric fire. An excellent kitchen with great food storage , luxurious bathroom and extremely comfortable bed. Reliable WiFi. Charming hosts. We will return and would not hesitate to recommend.

An amazing cottage, very well equipped and great location.

Enjoyable stay in lovely accommodation, surrounded by lovely gardens with wildlife (birds, squirrels, ladybirds (in abundance!

). Underfloor heating in the kitchen provided plentiful heat, with the living room having the wood burner to provide warmth in the evening with a plentiful supply of logs. The steep stairs were a boost to our fitness, though appreciate they could be a struggle for some. Beds were comfortable, with temperature in the upstairs rooms easily controlled with the separate thermostat. Nice bathroom with an open shower and double ended bath was ideal. Pros: very affordable in low season, lovely gardens, handy for A1, good accommodation, friendly and helpful owner (easy key collection etc) Be aware of: stairs (for some), bumpy driveway

A really lovely place thanks.

The cottage has been made into a lovely cosy space with a luxurious feeling bathroom and nice fire. The kitchen was a great room though just could have done with a few more up to date pans and utensils. Appreciate that most people are staying for just a night or two so might not be doing too much cooking but if staying a whole week can be a bit limiting. That's a small issue though in what is overall a fantastic property

Superbly appointed, tastefully decorated cottage.

Two good sized bedrooms with excellent storage, a lovely kitchen and a cosy lounge. The owner, Ian, was very helpful and welcoming. One recommendation would make is to have a FAQ booklet outlining location of thermostats etc. Ian did explain all this to us when he welcomed us but it's always good to have the information to hand.

I think there should be a basic welcome pack on arrival, as we have never stayed anywhere before that hasn’t supplied a few essentials to start off with.

But overall it’s a nice cottage and we had a pleasant stay.

The cottage and surrounding area was just beautiful and peaceful.

lots of walks and wildlife. A great place to either chill with a glass in hand or use as a base to visit Cambridge and surrounding areas.

NO UNDER FLOOR HEATING IN FACT NO HEATING AT ALL ON GROUND FLOOR FABULOUS WEATHER BUT WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN WE WERE FREEZING.

An island of tranquility which proved to be an excellent base from which to explore the area.

Biggleswade has a good range of facilities and there's a large supermarket nearby. The park-and-ride for Cambridge was very convenient and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Very peaceful an comfortable, in obliging hosts

Cottage was delightful.

A perfect blend of old and new. With quality facilities and wonderful little things that made it special.

Cottage was comfortable and fairly well equipped.

Owners were welcoming. One problem was lack of an info folder, so no info on how to use hob, how to adjust heating, waste disposal etc. Key to main door tended to jam in lock.

Great cottage

Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location.

Despite the age of the cottage it's lovely and warm and the owners are very helpful with any little queries we had. We will definitely be back to stay again.

My colleague and I arrived at Shortmead Cottage and met the owner.

We were then shown to the cottage and instructed on how to use the facilities. While inside the cottage we could clearly hear and feel vibrations from trains passing on the main line adjacent to the property. Although this is mentioned in the description we both felt the issue is more significant and deserves mention in this review. Otherwise it’s a nice cottage in a good location.

The cottage was well appointed, warm and cosy.

The underfloor heating was really appreciated as the weather was so cold. A very peaceful situation in the grounds of the main house and, for a train fan, the east coast main line railway was a bonus! Yes you could hear the trains but they were not intrusive at all. The owner, Mr Bond, was welcoming and very helpful.

Wonderful cottage, beautiful location even though the railway is quite close, access road was a bit rough to navigate.

.. ;-)) but we would definitely book it again!!

The owners of the cottage are to be congratulated on a sensitive and sympathetic renovation to what I presume were two back to back cottages.

In the grounds of a large Georgian Mansion, the cottage is detached, so no noisy neighbours. More importantly, it is not on a road. My pet hate. There is a nearby railway line but it was not intrusive. Olde World meets New in this well proportioned property. The two bedrooms are spacious and provide more than enough storage for guest clothes and cases. A first for us was the more than adaquate supply of coathangers. Owners - PLEASE - do not remove the coathangers. There was also a good supply of extra blankets should they be required. The living quarters comprise of two large ground floor rooms. The kitchen is marvellous. There is a big modern rectangular table with two benches. We didn't use as there is a smaller table (for 4) in the lounge/diner which we preferred. The kitchen facilities are excellent. The underfloor heating was appreciated. The living room come dining room was very cosy. Especially when the log burner was on (could the owners provide a poker and fire set please). The TV is concealed in the left hand unit. A remote control raises and lowers it. We kept it in up position whilst there as we were concerned it might get stuck. I'm sure it would have been alright. It is also 'neck friendly'. At a comfortable level. Not up a height which appears to be the way these days. The TV is freeview so there is a good choice of viewing. Of course, it can also be used as a radio. Classic FM and Smooth radio are very cottage friendly! There is only one point I feel possible guests should be aware of. The stairs are quite steep and care is required. Those with mobility issues should possibly look elsewhere. The cottage is very well located to explore a large area. We visited Bletchley Park, Cambridge and London. The train station is located in Biggleswade. We walked there from the cottage in a comfortable 20 minute walk. There are car parking facilities at the station. Only £3.70 for off peak hours. We paid £27.70 for off peak train tickets to London on a week day. This included tube and bus travel 1-6. Excellent value. About £20 without this. Cheaper fares are available on Saturdays and Sundays...About £13.70 for off peak without tube and bus travel, £19.70 with. Take time to have a walk around the shopping area in Biggleswade. Many pubs and eateries as well as your everyday shops and at least 3 charity shops. There is an Aldi very near to the train station. Enjoy !

Shortmead Cottage is a Joy.

The kindness of Marilyn and Ian and Laura vied with the offerings of the cottage. The scaping of the grounds offers variety; but no artless heavy pruning here; only natural textures that nourish, 360 degrees. Trusting hens and a friendly cat offer judicious companionship. Peace in great measure. No small-minded restrictions mar the enjoyment of the property; to the contrary the hosts spared no pains to make our stay Wonderful.....

Being on the outskirts of Biggleswade, it made an ideal base for so many activities in the area.

We visited Cambridge, The Shuttleworth Collection, The Imperial War Museum at Duxford and a number of good National Trust properties. Eating out was very enjoyable, with many good pubs and restaurants within a few miles. Can definitely recommend the Hare and Hounds at Old Warden. We had a great week, which was helped by glorious weather.