Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Huntingdon

Cottages, Apartments & Lodges in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England

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Huntingdon is an attractive market town where you can enjoy a self catering break in the county of Cambridgeshire in East Anglia, England.

The river Ouse runs through Huntingdon, adding to the town’s charm.  Enjoy walks by the river and visit the Riverside Park where you can sit and watch boats go by on the river.  Walk up to Castle Hills where the old castle used to stand and enjoy looking out over Huntingdon and the surrounding countryside from Castle Hills Beacon.

If you enjoy visiting sights on a self catering break, within Huntingdon you can find historic buildings mainly belonging to 17th and 18th centuries. Apart from all the ancient artefacts, there is a 14th century bridge that connects Huntingdon to Godmanchester, where famous poet Cowper used to live. The popular Cromwell Museum located in the town is an excellent way to find out about the rich history of Huntingdon. Other interesting places here include the family home of the Cromwells, located near Hinchingbrooke House. This place was built in the 11th century, the time when it used to be a nunnery.

Near Huntingdon there are plenty of waterways and country areas to explore which may particularly appeal to those who enjoy walking or cycling.  A short drive from Huntingdon and you can find nature reserves, some of which have even been recognised as sites of special scientific interest.  Visit Hinchingbrooke Country park for nature walks.  Or enjoy rambling and wildlife spotting in Houghton Meadow, Brampton Wood or Monks Wood.  Characteristic of Cambridgeshire of course are the fens and there are a number of fens to visit near Huntingdon including Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve.   Enjoy walking in the Ouse Valley.  There are also a number of attractive gardens to visit in and around Huntingdon.  With so many naturally beautiful sights abounding near Huntingdon, you may want to stay near or in Huntingdon for a country cottage break or self catering walking holiday.

The River Ouse offers ample opportunities for those that want to enjoy fishing whilst on a self catering holiday.  There are also a number of lakes near Huntingdon where you can arrange a permit for fishing.  Or take a boat trip and enjoy messing around by the river.

Whether you decide to stay in a country cottage, log cabin, large country house, self catering apartment or in unusual self catering in or near Huntingdon, we hope that you enjoy all that Huntingdon has to offer.  The price of self catering accommodation when considered on a per person basis can often work out as an economical option when it comes to accommodation but we hope you find self catering accommodation for all budgets on this Country Cottages site ranging from the budget to the luxurious.