Guests say
The Mayfair is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and modern amenities. Guests have enjoyed the property's beautiful views and convenient location, suitable for both family gatherings and special occasions. The owner, Fred, is frequently mentioned for his warm hospitality and attentiveness. While some minor suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotless and super clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness. The property's tidiness contributed significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests' stay.
The property's location is appreciated for its easy access to Cambridge and Newmarket, and its proximity to the countryside for walks. However, some guests mentioned difficulty in finding the property and suggested better signage, slightly impacting the score.
The majority of guests found the property comfortable, with special mentions of the plush carpet and recliner sofas. The spaciousness and the provision of facilities for all age groups added to the comfort level, although a few guests suggested the addition of bedside tables and lamps.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the kitchen and entertainment options. Some guests suggested enhancements such as a larger barbecue and hot tub, and noted minor issues with a shower and the need for more kitchen utensils, which slightly lowers the score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the host's attentiveness and hospitality, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be consistently expected by future guests. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Newmarket 6 miles. Accessed off a main road down a private driveway is The Mayfair, a contemporary, detached property surrounded by countryside in Six Mile Bottom near Newmarket in Cambridgeshire. This six-bedroom property is ideal for a large family or group gathering, or for those wanting to enjoy an outing at the famous Newmarket Racecourse. There is a private parking area for up to eight cars, where you can first get a glimpse of the picturesque fields that surrounding the property, with a wrap-around garden stretching the entire perimeter of the house, with a long patio and seating area, plus three steps up onto a lawn, ideal for spending afternoons out in the sunshine enjoying a glass of wine.
Head inside to find a large open-plan living room, with bi-fold doors that open up onto the patio garden and offer views of the surrounding fields. The space is bright and airy, with skylights spanning the length of the stylish and contemporary kitchen, with sleek tiled flooring, a large island with breakfast bar and a range of integrated appliances that will allow you to cook up a storm, while the extendible dining table can seat the group as you enjoy meals together and make pans for the remainder of your stay. The seating area offers two leather sofas to relax onto and admire the views, while an additional sitting room boasts a large corner sofa and armchair, where you can curl up with a good book or a glass of wine beside the woodburning stove.
The utility room offers a handy washer/dryer, while a wet room-style shower and separate cloakroom with basin and WC rest on the ground floor, providing easy access for any guests with mobility issues, who can benefit from catching a good night's rest in the ground floor double bedroom. Make your way upstairs and along the glass gallery landing, which overlooks the kitchen area, to find the remaining spacious and bright bedrooms, which enjoy rural views; two king-size doubles benefit from en-suite shower rooms, while a further double and two twin rooms share use of the family bathroom with a choice of bath and separate shower.
The hamlet of Six Mile Bottom offers a supermarket within a short walking distance, perfect for grabbing any last minute essentials, while the town of Newmarket is six miles away, boasting a wider range of shops, as well as lively pubs and independent restaurants serving delicious meals, should you wish to enjoy a night off from cooking. Newmarket is renowned for its horseracing and is home to the largest training centre and breeding centre of racehorses in the UK. Be sure to spend a day at the racecourse, which hosts multiple events throughout the year, including 38 meetings between April to October, and learn more about this long history at the National Horse Racing Museum.
Newmarket's train station provides easy links to the university city of Cambridge, with its botanic garden, classical art museum, Bridge of Sighs attraction and river cruises along the Cam, as well as the cathedral city of Ely, where you can visit Oliver Cromwell's House and RAF Witchford Collection museum. Walkers can enjoy hikes through Ely Country Park, Beechwoods Nature Reserve or the magnificent Thetford Forest Park, all of which are in easy reach. The Mayfair is a fantastic base for a family or group gathering in Cambridgeshire.
The town of Newmarket is renowned as the home of horse racing, with the largest racehorse training centre and breeding centre in the country. Discover more about this fascinating history at the National Horse Racing Museum, or explore one of the training yards for a behind the scenes insight. Enjoy a day out at Newmarket racecourse, which hosts a variety of events, including 38 meetings each year, between April to October.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor wet room shower.
Cloakroom.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove, logs are available in the shed and the Owner just asks that guests replace what they use from the local shop.
Air source heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for up to 8 cars.
Wrap around patio and lawn garden with seating.
Coal BBQ available, there are coals in the shed for guests to use.
3 dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 2.7 miles.
Note: Property is close to a main road, some traffic noise may be heard.
Note: No stag/hen or similar parties without prior consent from Owner
There is a £1000 good housekeeping bond for this property.
The owner will take a pre authorisation on your card on arrival at the property .
Reviews (27)
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Vicki
Some of the bedrooms were a little cosy (no room for bedside tables or lamps) but overall fine. Fred the owner was very welcoming and accommodating.. Had an issue with the downstairs shower flooding but hopefully Fred will have rectified that before the next people arrive. Overall a very good house in an excellent position. Thank you Fred. Would be happy to return.
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Saziso
It is beautiful and well kept and I am exceptionally happy about this booking . The manager was very helpful and very professional. He made sure we were happy and just a phone call away All my guest loved this property and have alredy made plans to rebook. Defo recommended for a family holiday. My only recommendation is for the owner to put a sign to say the visitors have arrived as most of my guest got lost. Otherwise most exceptional booking I have ever had.
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Janet
The perfect property for our family to get together and enjoy each others company. Location for us was key easy for us all to get to. It was important for us to have downstairs facilities for Great Grandma and the space for an 8 month old to explore in his walker. All in all a great weekend.