Located in Huntingdon and only 33 km from University of Cambridge, The Practical Get Away provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 32 km from St Catharine's College, 32 km from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and 32 km from King's College. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from St John's College. The holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 33 km from the holiday home, while Botanic Garden Cambridge is 33 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 70 km from The Practical Get Away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
High score for Huntingdon

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vito
    Italy Italy
    The place is very homely and cozy, it really feels like being home and you have everything you need as far as basics go. It's also spotlessly clean and everything works as intended. Extremely close to the town centre (just a few minutes walking)...
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was pleasantly surprised by all the rooms. It is geared up for just two people, and we used the empty/spare room as a dressing room. The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer, which was great for ice and cold drinks, especially as we had lovely...
  • B
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had an excellent stay at the Practical Get Away. The hosts Yaz and Gabriella are very helpful. Yaz even switched on the EV charging on the night we arrived (23:00pm). It is a comfortabel little house with everything you need.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clear instructions from the hosts on how to access the key, good communication , parking was a bonus. Lovely shower. everything you need in the kitchen ( except a small saucepan) Comfy sofas and bed and great TV with plenty of...
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice property, good location, hosts are lovely people. Very enjoyable experience.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay. It was like home from home. All mod cons Netflix which was nice to not have to put in passwords. We arrived and we had 2 cold beers in the fridge. There's everything you need regarding kitchen things ie washing liquid...

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 Gabriella

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Gabriella
The practical get away house is a perfect space for both working and relaxing, with a dedicated small office space, high speed internet and a fully equipped living room and kitchen. There is a professional Sage coffee machine ( if you fancy experimenting with your barista skills). The living room is equipped with a large flat screen TV and sound bar. An EV charge is fitted at the front of the house. The bedroom has a super kingsize bed and there is an extra room that is unfurnished ( could be used for exercising or yoga). There is also a small office room equipped with a desk , office chair and a sofa. The house is located a short 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk to the city centre. There is a Hotel Chocolate outlet store a 5 minute walk from the house ( if you have an exquisite sweet tooth).
I have ben hosting for the past 10 years and I enjoy meeting new people, using my language skills and being able to offer nice and relaxing places to guests where they feel homely.
The city centre has a wide variety of shops, museums, nice restaurants and beautiful walks, especially the one by the river. There is a Hotel Chocolat outlet - 5 minute walk. There is a cinema and a variety of restaurants, Tesco , B&M store a 3 minute drive away.
Languages spoken: Arabic,German,English,Spanish,French,Italian,Romanian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Practical Get Away
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

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

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

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

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Romanian

House rules
The Practical Get Away takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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

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 Practical Get Away

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

  • The Practical Get Away offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, The Practical Get Away is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Practical Get Away has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • The Practical Get Away can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Check-in at The Practical Get Away is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Practical Get Away is 850 yards from the centre of Huntingdon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.