The Old Post Office, Hilton

THE OLD POST OFFICE HILTON HALL HIGH STREET HILTON HUNTINGDON Cambridgeshire PE28 9NE, Huntingdon, PE28 9NE, United Kingdom
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The Old Post Office, Hilton

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
22 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 161 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Housed in a historic building, The Old Post Office, Hilton features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Huntingdon, 26 km from University of Cambridge. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Audley End House. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Huntingdon, like cycling and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at The Old Post Office, Hilton. St John's College is 25 km from the accommodation, while St Catharine's College is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 63 km from The Old Post Office, Hilton.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Huntingdon

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location. Lovely host. Will definitely stay again. Parking not an issue.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The village is exceptionally attractive and plenty of interest locally. I wrote a poem while there - which includes the presence of the A14 a few fields away. Happy to share it. NB The A14 was not audible from the property itself and not a problem”
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage was everything that it said it would be and better.”
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I cannot express adequately enough how wonderful this property is! From the moment I was met by Ann and helpfully shown round the property to when I left the keys with Mark on leaving my whole stay was pure joy. It was the 'hide-away' from a busy...”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The little House was very well presented and really clean. Bed was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped.”
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little country cottage; host provided feather-free bedding on request; good communication”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was very peaceful. The property was fully equipped with everything you needed.”
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely perfect stay in a gorgeous cozy cottage in a beautiful setting, if we were to visit Cambridge again there would be no hesitation to stay at the old post office again.”
  • Estelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So British, so cosy !!! it was perfect !!! it was confortable, clean, cozy ! it was the British country side !”
  • Jane
    Greece Greece
    “We loved everything about this house. It was small but we never felt cramped, very traditional but with all the facilities we needed. The perfect base for visiting family in the area.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ann Goodridge

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10
Host review score
Host review score
Ann Goodridge
Nestled in the heart of Hilton village, The Old Post Office is a gem of a cottage, restored expertly to provide an independent, self-contained base for holiday and business guests. It is located in the grounds of Hilton Hall, a Jacobean house that was the Cambridge home of the Bloomsbury set. Do look at the village website to learn more. From the entrance hallway and cloakroom there is an orangery, with cane sofas, leading outside to a patio and small garden, and the historic Hilton Hall and its extensive gardens. From the orangery there is a comfortable sitting room, complete with desk, bed-settee sofa and equipped with TV and wifi. There is a wood-burning stove, though underfloor heating keeps the cottage warm and cosy. Behind the sitting room there is a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, affording independence and privacy for meal-times. Upstairs there is a large double bedroom, with a king-sized bed and single bed (can be removed for a cot). It has an en suite shower-room, and windows to front and rear. Hilton is beautiful, friendly, with a large cricket green, several lovely ponds, a famous turf maze, a shop / post office and pub.
The Goodridge family took over the renovation of the Listed Hilton Hall and its grounds in 2009. The cottage at the edge of the property was derelict and was eventually restored using traditional materials to create a fine self-catering cottage which has been operational since early 2013. It has continued to be a delight for our many guests from all over the world. I run the cottage myself, personally welcoming guests and ensuring they are comfortable with everything provided, and giving advice on places to go, what to see and do if needed. It is so heartening to hear people's reactions and see their joy in using the cottage - a lovely reward for the conviction and effort we put into its restoration.
Surrounded by farms, Hilton is small settlement of about 425 houses on what was a drover route to the market town of St Ives, 5 miles away. Unusually it has 10 listed properties, including the church of St Mary Magdalene, Hilton Hall, The Grange, Hilton House and The Manor. Secluded and quiet as Hilton is, the many attractions and facilities of Cambridgeshire, London and East Anglia are within easy reach by car and train. St Ives, on the river Ouse, has a swimming pool, a museum, river trips, several restaurants, supermarkets, regular markets of different sorts and is positioned on the guided busway which takes you into the heart of Cambridge. We have several lovely National Trust and English Heritage properties nearby too. In the busy city of Cambridge, there is a host of attractions of all sorts - museums, art galleries, river punting, Arts Theatre, West End Concert Hall, the beautiful buildings of the many colleges - and much more besides.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Post Office, Hilton
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Public Bath
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Old Post Office, Hilton takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Post Office, Hilton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Post Office, Hilton

  • The prices at The Old Post Office, Hilton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Old Post Office, Hilton is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Old Post Office, Hilton has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Post Office, Hilton on this page.

  • The Old Post Office, Hilton offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Public Bath

  • The Old Post Office, Hilton can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Old Post Office, Hilton is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Old Post Office, Hilton is 4.3 miles from the centre of Huntingdon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.