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The Croft Farm in Thornhaugh near Wansford offers three separate properties sleeping 18 guests across 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. This Cambridgeshire retreat welcomes three well-behaved pets and features a shared hot tub for all guests. The properties include The Farmhouse, The Granary and The Barn, each with its own garden space.

Set in peaceful countryside near Peterborough, the site provides off-road parking for ten cars with a carport for three. The rural location offers direct access to walking routes whilst remaining close to Stamford and local attractions.

The Farmhouse sleeps 10 across five bedrooms with four bathrooms. The Granary accommodates four guests in two bedrooms with two bathrooms and an open-plan living space.

About The Croft Farm

The Croft Farm in Thornhaugh near Wansford offers three separate properties sleeping 18 guests across 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. This Cambridgeshire retreat welcomes three well-behaved pets and features a shared hot tub for all guests. The properties include The Farmhouse, The Granary and The Barn, each with its own garden space.

Set in peaceful countryside near Peterborough, the site provides off-road parking for ten cars with a carport for three. The rural location offers direct access to walking routes whilst remaining close to Stamford and local attractions.

The Farmhouse sleeps 10 across five bedrooms with four bathrooms. The Granary accommodates four guests in two bedrooms with two bathrooms and an open-plan living space. The Barn sleeps four in two bedrooms with two bathrooms and provides all ground-floor accommodation suitable for less mobile guests. Each property has a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TV with Netflix and WiFi.

Burghley House sits 4.5 miles away (12 minutes). Rutland Water lies 13 miles away (20 minutes). Fotheringhay Castle stands 8 miles away (15 minutes). Elton Hall is 6 miles away (10 minutes).

Perfect for multi-generational groups wanting separate sleeping spaces with shared facilities. The Croft Farm combines privacy with communal areas for celebrations and family reunions.

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Need To Know

The Croft Farm

  • Oil-fired central heating and woodburning stove
  • Air sourced heating
  • Fuel and power included in rent
  • WiFi
  • Off-road parking for ten cars and a car port to house three of those cars
  • Parking is for sole use of the croft farm and not shared
  • Note: the king-size bedroom on the first floor has no window but light is let in through glass light bricks
  • Note: internal steps throughout and a steep, winding staircase to the second floor, please take care
  • Note: due to the age and character of the property, there is limited headspace in some rooms, please take care
  • Hot tub - please note the hot tub cannot be used between 11pm and 7am
  • Lawn and patio garden with furniture
  • Garden with lawned area and patio with outdoor dining space
  • Direct access to countryside walks starts from the doorstep with the Nene
  • Double electric oven and hob
  • Electric oven and hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Smart tv, netflix and wifi
  • Smart tv with netflix
  • Sound bar
  • Sleeping 18 guests across 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
  • Bed linen and towels included in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Three well behaved pets welcome
  • The gardens are enclosed making them safe for dogs to roam freely
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Please note: no stag or hen parties or similar at the property
  • Due to the property being in a residential area, we ask that no music is played outside after 10pm, thank you
  • Please send bed configurations direct to the owner
  • The Croft Farm in Thornhaugh near Wansford
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Set in peaceful countryside near Peterborough
  • Shop 1.5 miles and pub 1.6 miles from all three properties
  • Burghley House 4.5 miles PE9 3JY
  • Rutland Water 13 miles LE15 8BT
  • Elton Hall 6 miles PE8 6SH
  • Wansford Riverside Walk

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their stay at The Croft Farm

Separate Properties with Shared Facilities

Three independent properties let privacy and togetherness coexist perfectly for large family gatherings and group celebrations

Hot Tub for All Guests

Shared hot tub seats six people and provides relaxation after countryside walks or exploring nearby Stamford attractions

Ground Floor Accommodation Available

The Barn offers complete ground-floor living making it ideal for elderly relatives or guests with mobility considerations

Generous Parking Space

Ten off-road parking spaces including a three-car carport means no stress for groups arriving in multiple vehicles

Secure Gardens for Pets

Enclosed garden areas keep three welcome pets safe whilst children play outside on the lawned spaces and patios

Well Equipped Kitchens Throughout

Each property has dishwashers, washing machines and quality cooking equipment making self-catering easy for large groups

Getting To The Croft Farm

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Croft Farm by car, take the A1 and exit at Wansford. Follow local roads to Thornhaugh where the property is easily accessible with off-road parking for ten cars including a carport for three vehicles.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Peterborough, approximately 7 miles away. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to this peaceful Cambridgeshire countryside location.

Off-road parking for ten cars plus carport
Peterborough station (7 miles)
Easily accessible from the A1

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Burghley House
Distance: 4.5 miles
PE9 3JY
Rutland Water
Distance: 13 miles
LE15 8BT
Elton Hall
Distance: 6 miles
PE8 6SH
Wansford Riverside Walk
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6JA
Bedford Purlieus Nature Reserve
Distance: 3 miles
PE8 6HN
Nene Way Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6HN
Stamford Town Centre
Distance: 4.5 miles
PE9 2AE
Tesco Superstore Stamford
Distance: 4 miles
PE9 2SR
Peterborough City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
PE1 1XA
Wansford Station
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6LR
Thornhaugh Village Shop
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6HJ
The Haycock Hotel
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6JA
Burghley House
Distance: 4.5 miles
PE9 3JY
Rutland Water
Distance: 13 miles
LE15 8BT
Elton Hall
Distance: 6 miles
PE8 6SH
Wansford Riverside Walk
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6JA
Bedford Purlieus Nature Reserve
Distance: 3 miles
PE8 6HN
Nene Way Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6HN
Stamford Town Centre
Distance: 4.5 miles
PE9 2AE
Tesco Superstore Stamford
Distance: 4 miles
PE9 2SR
Peterborough City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
PE1 1XA
Wansford Station
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6LR
Thornhaugh Village Shop
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6HJ
The Haycock Hotel
Distance: 2 miles
PE8 6JA

Is The Croft Farm Right For You & Your Dog

Discover why this cottage is the perfect dog-friendly hot tub retreat for you and your pet

For Families
Children have plenty of space across the three properties with secure lawned gardens for outdoor play. The hot tub seats six people and is popular with families. Travel cots and highchairs are available on request. The Granary offers the largest communal space for group activities and games. Nearby attractions include Rutland Water for watersports and Burghley House for exploring historic grounds.
Pet Friendly
Three well-behaved pets are welcome across the properties. The gardens are enclosed making them safe for dogs to roam freely. Direct access to countryside walks starts from the doorstep with the Nene Way Trail 1.5 miles away. Bedford Purlieus Nature Reserve sits 3 miles away offering woodland walks. Owners should note that small dogs may need supervision near some garden gates.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Croft Farm

The Haycock Hotel

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE8 6JA

The Fitzwilliam Arms

Located 1.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE8 6HB

The Bull & Swan Stamford

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE9 2LJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Croft Farm

Is The Croft Farm pet friendly?
Yes, three well-behaved pets are welcome across the three properties. The gardens are enclosed making them suitable for dogs and children to play safely.
How many people can stay at The Croft Farm?
The property sleeps 18 guests across three separate buildings: The Farmhouse accommodates 10, whilst The Granary and The Barn each sleep 4. There are 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in total.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The Farmhouse has five bedrooms including king-size and twin options with zip-link beds. The Granary and The Barn each have two double bedrooms with zip-link configurations available on request.
Is there ground floor accommodation?
The Barn provides all ground-floor accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This makes it particularly suitable for elderly guests or those with mobility requirements.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking accommodates ten cars with a carport housing three vehicles. The parking is for exclusive use of Croft Farm guests and is not shared with others.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
Each property has a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The Farmhouse kitchen includes a double electric oven whilst The Granary and Barn have standard electric ovens.
Can the hot tub be used at any time?
The hot tub can be used between 7am and 11pm. It seats six people and is shared between all three properties for guest enjoyment.
What are the house rules?
No smoking is allowed inside any property. Music cannot be played outside after 10pm due to the residential location and stag or hen parties are not permitted.

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Pet Friendly Days Out Near The Croft Farm

Not sure where to take your dog on your hot tub break? Here are some handy and important places within easy reach. You'll find pet friendly pubs and cafés, beaches, walks and country parks, plus the nearest vets should you need one. Tire the dog out, then head back for a soak under the stars.

24 places nearby · The Croft Farm

Dog Friendly Pubs

Google Places

Proper country pubs near The Croft Farm that welcome dogs through the door - ideal for a post-walk pint by the fire.

The Paper Mills

14 London Rd, Wansford, Peterborough PE8 6JB, UK

1 mi 4.4 (740)

Angel Inn, Yarwell

59 Main St, Peterborough PE8 6PR, UK

1.6 mi 4.8 (277)

The Millstone at Barnack

Millstone Ln, Barnack, Stamford PE9 3ET, UK

2.9 mi 4.6 (713)

The Black Horse

Black Horse, 14 Overend, Elton, Peterborough PE8 6RU, UK

4.5 mi 4.5 (855)

The Bertie Arms

Bertie Ln, Uffington, Stamford PE9 4SZ, UK

4.5 mi 4.5 (810)

The Collyweston Slater

87 Main Rd, Collyweston, Stamford PE9 3PQ, UK

4.6 mi 4.5 (727)

Places data © Google. "Dog friendly" is based on listing and review text rather than an official flag, so it's always worth ringing ahead to double-check before you travel.

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The Croft Farm Reviews

Joanne
A lovely place to stay for a large gathering. The accommodations were exceptionally clean and tidy, although I think the kitchen crockery, cutlery and pans etc all end up in the The Barn as this seems to be the better one for a get together, as the Farm House was quite short in these items. The host could not be any more helpful and was always on the end of the phone if needed. Would definitely recommend and would like to stay again.
Splendid and spacious modernised farmhouse in a historically rich part of middle England, perfectly situated.
Sandra
Very nice properties. Well presented and furnished. As we were a large group, we occupied all three properties. The only downside was that there were not enough bathroomshower rooms. Pay careful attention to information provided. Hot tub was a bonus and very welcome!
This is our second visit as an extended family to Croft Farm and it just works for us, all of us! I have a feeling it might become a regular event now such has been the enthusiasm of all three generations.
Pauline
My 60th birthday celebration with my girlfriends from Fri 10th to Mon 13th Oct 2025 Well where do I start even before our arrival day I was in communication with Peter the owner who responded speedily and positively to my few requests, we then went on to meet him at the property and he was such a lovely friendly and helpful guy, as we were a houseful of women he mentioned if we needed anything during our stay just to call him as he lives locally and would be on hand. As for the property itself it is an absolute credit to him and to his cleaners who we met on Monday morning and did compliment them on the extremely high standard of cleanliness they maintain The interior of all three properties qre presented so beautifully and tastefully, we wanted for nothing the owners have thought about everything. We had the most relaxed, fun filled weekend in such an amazing setting. We also had a birthday lunch at The Black Horse in Elton which was just a short Uber ride away and it was really good too. I cannot recommend highly enough this property and we will definitely be back
The Croft Farm is in a lovely location with plenty of off street parking available and very pleasant walks from the doorstep. The bathrooms were immaculately clean and the beds were comfy. We only used the kitchen in The Granary and it was very well equipped and large. However, as we were cooking for 16 it would have been very helpful to have a couple of very large pans to use. However we found that the overall accommodation didnt entirely suit our party of 16 as the biggest communal space The Granary couldnt seat us all at the dining table or in the sitting area. We also found the bathroom and toilet configuration in The Farmhouse a little disappointing with those sleeping in the two attic rooms having to go down one flight of spiral stairs to the toilet and two flights to the bathrooms. The plumbing in The Farmhouse rattles and gurgles very loudly with every use of the toilets and bathrooms and woke us up several times!
Excellent accommodation. Superbly furnished and decorated. Would highly recommend. Absolutely ideal for family get togethers.
Absolutely loved the property which is in a beautiful location. We had 18 people stay across the 3 houses and it worked perfectly. Would definitely recommend! Only downside was that the hot tub only housed 6 people at a time. Also a couple of hairdryers available would have been nice, but this is very minor. Everything else was catered for! Will definitely be coming back
Nigel and Sally
What a fantastic set up. We hired The Croft Farm for my sons wedding in Elton. I had my three sons and partners staying and all the ushers 14 altogether. The Croft is split into 3 separate houses which gave each group their privacy. Beautiful garden where we all met in the morning for breakfast. It honestly could not have been more perfect. Well equipped in all areas with plenty of towels for each guest even toys indoor and out for my 3 year old grandson perfect. The hot tub was an added bonus enjoyed by most guests over our stay. Briefly met Peter the owner who was very charming and helpful. Would definitely recommend this gorgeous property in the quite little village of Thorngaugh.
Taylor
16 people stayed at the property for the weekend and we had 0 complaints between us. The property is clean tidy, everything you need there, Beds are comfywith our request of all double beds met, living areas are spacious, hot tub was clean, outside area was tidy.. owner of property was very polite and accommodating. Overall, was a lovely stay & would defo recommend for large group bookings.
We have just had a fantastic long weekend at Croft Farm. Having access to all three buildings was ideal, and the layout perfect for our group of 11. The main building has such character, but matches the modern day comforts of the Granary and Barn. The grounds and setting were perfect, and it's so easy to access. The instructions were clear, and the owner extremely helpful attending to our requirements. All in all we would highly recommend this property, particularly for large groups. I have seen previous comments about the main house being cold, but once you get to grips with the heating booster we found it to be absolutely fine and that was in February! Overall we had a memorable weekend, and genuinely hope to come back for another visit.
Joanna
We had an amazing family celebration at The Croft Farm over new year for a 50th birthday surprise get together. We booked all 3 houses for a large family party and it worked really well. The separation gave family members space when needed and then we were able to come together in the Granary for meal times. Having a connecting door between the Granary and the Barn was ideal and unexpected. The Granary provided the perfect space for 14 people to eat, play games and socialise. Peter the host was friendly, responsive and very accommodating. Some of the kitchen utensils, glasses and pot and pans needed extra scrubbing before use, but I would say that's as much on previous guests to leave as they would wish to find them. The sun rise was amazing over the fields and well worth getting up for. The hot tub worked well, and is a really nice extra. Overall it was a great location, clean, good host and we had a great time.
Deborah
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Croft Farm for our family's 40th & 50th birthday get together. The accommodation in all three properties was ideal. Clean, comfortable & well equipped. The spacious living & dining area in the Granary was great for group gatherings & social game nights & meal times. The hot tub was an added bonus. Great & responsive communication from Peter when needed. Great location with plenty to explore & see locally & Stamford only a 10 minute drive away. Only thing to add is to remember to bring your own hairdryer & extra towels for the hot tub as these are not provided. All in all a great stay & will definitely return. Thanks very much. Debbie
We had an absolutely amazing stay! A beautiful property in a gorgeous setting. We would happily return!
Lovely long weekend for my cousins 70 th birthday with 2 families including 3 babies . It was nice to be spread across the 3 properties and to still have our own kitchen but yet to be in and out of each others houses and sharing the lovely garden and hot tub !! Garden secured for Dogs and children . Unfortunately the heating in the main house was very unreliable and the house was very cold a lot of the time the thermostat for the heating was situated in the wrong place and consequently the rest of the house didnt heat up we called the owner who was close by and he had to come a couple of times we had to light the log burner on the last morning this was disappointing the Hot water was also too hot in the main house and could be a potential hazard when bathing young or old !! The drinking wine Glasses were disappointing and a varied hotch potch of sizes , styles and quality some being plastic which when you are paying a lot for 2 nights one would hope for much better standard . Otherwise we had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend, the surrounding country side is lovely and we did lots of nice walks and had a fabulous Bithday Tea at The Haycock Manor Hotel which is most definitely worth a visit .
This is a beautiful property and has everything you need. We had a fabulous time. Weve stayed here before and will definitely be back.
Victoria
Fantastic stay. Great facility, perfect for our needs. Lots of really good space to spread out if needed. Kitchen so well stocked with good quality knives, garlic press, tea towels etc. All the things you never get provided in other holiday homes. I didn't need to bring my own.
Kealeigh
Absolutely stunning property! Even bigger than it looks in the pictures. We stayed for a weekend, a mix of friendsfamily and had everything we needed, so much room to spread out across the 3 barns. We were pleasantly surprised to find a bbq, and 2 long bench tables outside too. And we almost missed the hidden bedroomensuite behind the bookshelf! Of course the hot tub was used too. Whole weekend was perfect.
Laura-beth
Such a lovely place to stay, everything you could possibly need and more. Loads of space for big families. Would recommended and will stay again!!
Robert
Great cottages, lots of space. Perfect for our big group of 18, near lots of attractions.
Lesley
This is a wonderful location for a get together with extended family or a group of friends with plenty of space to enjoy yourself and great facilities. It was also helpful to have some accommodation on the ground floor. The decor and furnishing are lovely and all was very well equipped. The hot tub was an added bonus to help us feel that we were truly on holiday!
Some minor maintenance issues which have been reported before us had not been dealt with. The owners were absolutely brilliant on our arrival. Our Tesco delivery had arrived way too early but they had put it all in the fridge or the freezer as necessary. They were also kind enough to allow us a little more time on our departure day as noone else was coming in that day.
Alison
Was an amazing venue to hold my dads 80th Birthday celebrations, inc a Murder Mystery party for 16 adults! ! Lovely to have Peter to pop over and check all ok on our arrival, personal touch! Enough cutleryplates etc for all of us did have to move it between the three properties. Welcome basket was appreciated. The only downside was the noise of the water heater? in the hidden bedroom. Would definitely stay again.
Charlotte
We had a fantastic big family celebration weekend at Croft Farm. All of the accommodation and facilities really are excellent and of a very high quality and clearly a lot of thought has gone into what guests want and need. Peter was really helpful with a few minor issues. I would love to return in warmer weather and make more use of the outside space. 5 stars from us!!!
Stephanie
A lovely cottage and perfect for a big group. The secure garden meant the children and dog could be let outside without worry. Good size bedrooms and facilities.
Leslie
Great stay over Christmas very clean, bedding fabulous all great. Lost heating on the last night in the barn phoned the owner he provided a couple of fan heaters this did the trick all good
Roland
Perfect property for a family get together, super location and so much space and extra lovely that they had decorated it for Christmas! We would definitely recommend.
Charlotte
The property was much larger than we had initially thought and two of the properties were connected which made things even more perfect. Host was great at responding with any queries. Was super clean, lots of amenities. One cottage was very cute with a fire and secret room perfect for cosy winter nights. The other cottage more modern but great for hosting dinner. Hope to be back! Thank you.
This is a beautiful property. We celebrated a family birthday here and it was fantastic. The three parts to the house are beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you need. The gardens have a large hot tub and seating areas for enjoying, we were lucky with the weather so spent most of our time outside. The owner was lovely and extremely helpful and answered all our queries very quickly. I am very happy to give this accommodation 10 out of 10, its wonderful.
Beverley
Our family of four generations,ages ranging for 3 years to 87, all had a fantastic week at croft Farm. The cottages were clean and well equipped and the outside space was perfect. This really was the perfect place for our annual family holiday and would highly recommend it.
The Croft Farm is simply perfect for groups and families who want to have a break away together. The location itself is perfect, it is a matter of minutes from the A1 so it is super convenient for travel, but once you arrive you couldn't feel more miles away from everything. We went as 4 families all with young children and a baby and the cottages just seemed perfect for our needs, the fact that we could have 3 living spaces was ideal when people needed space, and we could have 1 set watching a film in the Granary, another in the Farmhouse playing boardgames. While the baby was nursed in peace in the Barn. The outside space also worked amazingly, it is so communal and can be accessed from all cottages. We had lovely weather so the hot tub got a lot of use and we managed to BBQ for everyone too, we spent a lot of time just chilling in the garden knowing all the kids could play safely and dog was safely enclosed. The owners could have been more helpful in the run up to our trip and answered every query quickly. The cottages themselves were beautiful, well equipped and just perfect for groups with The Granary being the perfect eating space for all of us. Also there was much excitement because it took a little while to find the secret bedroom, so if you go, enjoy finding it, its genuinely special. We are already looking at dates so we can book for even longer next year
Denise
Perfect venue for a large family gathering such as ours. Plenty of choice,catering for the different requirements of all age groups. Be aware if you have a small dog who likes to escape,as the Granary has a large farm gate at the end of the garden which we had to cover up. Peter the owner was very friendly and always available to help. Perfect venue for large family gatherings .Thank you
Fabulous cottages beautiful surroundings and wonderful place to stay. We are a group of 16 4 families who have been holidaying for 16 years together this was by far the best place we have stayed. We even re booked before we left.
The cottages were beautiful, and the attention to detail was second to none! I absolutely loved our time staying there, probably one of the nicest cottages I've stayed in! Hot tub was lovely and hot too. If you have small dogs they may be able to get out of the gates so bare that in mind, one of our dogs was a bit bigger so he was fine! No complaints, at all the facilities inside the cottage were fab! Thank you xx
Melissa
Excellent property 3 properties of 9 bedrooms. A great location for a cousin reunion of 12. Wonderful layout kitchen space for meals together . Really welcoming host. Look forward to visiting again, would really recommend.
Geraldine
We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, ... We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, though finding the 5 th bedroom in the farm house was a challenge, it has a secret door, very unique Peter the owner was extremely helpful and happy to help Hot tub was a great addition as light pollution is quite minimal and sitting in the tub gazing at the night sky was wonderful Thank you for a great break
Our extended family went here to celebrate an 80th birthday, what a beautiful house, the two cottages are linked, one ideal for people not too good with stairs and the farmhouse was just next door. The secret bedroom was wonderful. I would definitely recommend a stay here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We contacted the owner in relation to a potential minor issue, they responded immediately and sorted it out. Thank you, we would love to come back.
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