Discover the perfect countryside getaway at Cathedral View, a charming lodge set in the heart of the serene Fenview Lakes. Offering breathtaking views of the Cambridgeshire fenland, this lodge is an idyllic choice for a relaxing escape. Cathedral View sleeps up to four guests in two well-appointed bedrooms.
Discover the perfect countryside getaway at Cathedral View, a charming lodge set in the heart of the serene Fenview Lakes. Offering breathtaking views of the Cambridgeshire fenland, this lodge is an idyllic choice for a relaxing escape. Cathedral View sleeps up to four guests in two well-appointed bedrooms.
Discover the perfect countryside getaway at Cathedral View, a charming lodge set in the heart of the serene Fenview Lakes. Offering breathtaking views of the Cambridgeshire fenland, this lodge is an idyllic choice for a relaxing escape. Cathedral View sleeps up to four guests in two well-appointed bedrooms.
Cathedral and surrounded by tranquil Fenland scenery, this lodge is an idyllic choice for a relaxing escape. Cathedral View sleeps up to four guests in two well-appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom features a plush king-size bed, while the second bedroom offers twin beds, both designed for ultimate comfort and a restful night’s sleep.
Escape to the tranquil beauty of Fenview Lakes with a stay in Egret Lodge, a charming retreat nestled amidst peaceful countryside. Perfect for families, couples, or friends, this beautifully furnished lodge features a spacious open-plan living area with stunning lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable seating for a relaxing getaway. Egret Lodge accommodates up to 2 guests with a cosy double bedroom designed with plush bedding to ensure a restful night’s sleep.
The charming Mini Lodge VIP at Fenview Lakes offers a cosy retreat, perfect for couples or solo travellers seeking a tranquil escape. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, this compact yet thoughtfully designed lodge features a comfortable open-plan living area with a modern kitchenette, ideal for preparing light meals. The Mini Lodge VIP accommodates up to two guests and boasts a snug double bed dressed with fresh, crisp linens to ensure a restful night’s sleep.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Fenview Lakes, with real driving times.
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A vast Fenland cathedral with a unique octagonal lantern tower and a tower climb for far-reaching views.
Ely Cathedral stands above the flat Fenland landscape, which is why locals call it "the ship of the Fens". The earliest parts of the present building date to 1083, and it is one of the largest Norman churches built in its day. Its nave is among the longest in Britain, and the central Octagon, with its lantern above, creates a remarkable space inside.
Tip: Book tickets and tours in advance, as tour places are limited, and check opening times first because it is a busy working cathedral.
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A royal country house with gardens, parkland trails and a long history in the Norfolk Coast landscape.
Sandringham House is a royal country house on a large estate in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is owned personally by the monarch rather than the Crown, and the house is Grade II* listed. The landscaped gardens, park and woodlands are on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, and the site has a history stretching back to Elizabethan times.
Tip: If you're bringing a dog, check the estate's dog-friendly areas on its website before you set off.
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A medieval abbey and Fenland farming museum on one rural site between Cambridge and Ely.
Denny Abbey is a 12th-century, Grade I listed former monastery that was home in turn to monks, Knights Templar and Franciscan nuns, before becoming a farm. Alongside it, the Farmland Museum fills converted farm buildings and a 17th-century stone barn with the story of life and farming in the Cambridgeshire Fens.
Tip: The site closes each winter and on some weekdays, so check the current opening season and days on the museum's website before you set off. Parking at the entrance is free.
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A former RAF fighter airfield in Cambridgeshire, now a museum of aircraft, military vehicles and wartime history.
IWM Duxford is a branch of the Imperial War Museum, set on the historic Duxford Aerodrome in Cambridgeshire. The site began as a Royal Flying Corps training aerodrome, played a prominent part in the Battle of Britain, and stayed an active RAF airfield until 1961.
Tip: Check the IWM Duxford website before you go for air shows and special events, as the site hosts them regularly.
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A moated medieval manor in Norfolk with Victorian Gothic interiors, a gatehouse, gardens and parkland to explore.
Oxburgh Hall is a moated medieval manor house near Swaffham, with Victorian Gothic interiors. It was built in the 1480s for the Bedingfeld family, who still live in private apartments there. You cross the moat to a tall brick gatehouse, then explore the hall, which has a priest hole and needlework hangings worked by Mary, Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick.
Tip: Parking is free on site, and the hall is about 250 metres from the main car park along a flat gravel path.
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The University of Cambridge's museum, with over half a million objects and some of western Europe's best antiquities and modern art.
The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, on Trumpington Street in the centre of the city. It holds over half a million objects and artworks, and its collection of antiquities and modern art is among the best in western Europe. The building itself is Grade I listed.
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A Jacobean-style house built on a medieval priory, set in 98 acres of landscaped gardens with a working mill.
Anglesey Abbey is a National Trust property in the village of Lode, about five and a half miles north-east of Cambridge. The Grade I listed house was built on the remains of an Augustinian priory and has a 13th-century chapter house, an oak-panelled room, a library and a two-storey picture gallery.
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Cambridge's best-known landmark, with the world's largest fan vault and Flemish stained glass.
King's College Chapel is the chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge, and a commonly used symbol of the city. It is considered one of the finest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture, and it has the world's largest fan vault, built by master mason John Wastell.
Tip: Head for the altar end to see the Rubens, and look up along the way to take in the fan vault.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
