Holidays in Cambridgeshire offer the perfect mix of rural beauty, history and something else. The county of Cambridgeshire in the East of England has much to offer the holidaymaker.

If are looking for a romantic short break, or a family farm cottage holiday, the villages, towns and cities within Cambridgeshire will have a rental property to suit your needs.

The university city of Cambridge is an ideal place to start. Explore the university and colleges. Or try your hand at punting on the River Cam! Join in an organised tour or perhaps just wander through the streets, visiting the museums and other places of interest at your own pace.

The town of Ely is another popular holiday spot in Cambridgeshire. The magnificent Norman cathedral, known as The Ship of the Fens, is a popular tourist attraction.

Perhaps you’d prefer to hire a holiday cottage on the magnificent Fens. The area is well-known for its spectacular sunsets. The fertile soil of the region has provided England’s food for generations. There are a number of farm cottages to rent in the region, making it a great place to stay while you explore the town of Wisbech’s fabulous Georgian street architecture.

The towns of Stilton (with its annual cheese rolling festival), Huntington (the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell), Newmarket (and its famous race course) and the Queen’s residence in Sandringham are all located within Cambridgeshire.

The beautiful countryside, which inspired the artist Constable, is home to a number of nature reserves. Popular activities in the region include bird watching, walking, and cycling. The waterways criss-crossing through the Fenlands offer boating, fishing and similar water-based activities.

Hiring a holiday home in Cambridgeshire will provide you with the perfect base from which to explore the East of England.