Venue: South Farm, Hertfordshire
South Farm is situated about 12 miles West of Cambridge and 6 miles North of
Royston. It is in the hamlet of Shingay, part of the village of Shingay-cum-Wendy.
Full address
South Farm
Shingay-cum-Wendy
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 0HR
Directions to South Farm
http://www.south-farm.co.uk/
Arriving by Road
From the North
Join the A1198 (Huntingdon to Royston, exit the A14 at Huntingdon) heading South.
Cross straight over the roundabout junction with the A603 (east to Cambridge) and
the B1042 (west to Sandy). 400 yards south of the roundabout turn right off the A1198
at the signpost to Shingay-cum-Wendy. After two miles turn left at the first turn, signed
to Abington Pigotts. South Farm is half a mile further on, on the right just after a sharp
double bend.
From the East
Join the A603 heading west from Cambridge (junction 12 on the M11). At the
roundabout junction with the A1198 turn left towards Royston on the A1198. 400 yards
south of the roundabout turn right off the A1198 at the signpost to Shingay-cumWendy. After two miles turn left at the first turn, signed to Abington Pigotts. South Farm
is half a mile further on, on the right just after a sharp double bend.
From the West
Join the B1042 heading East from Sandy (junction with the A1) to the roundabout at the
junction with the A1198 and the A603. At the roundabout, turn right on to the A1198
towards Royston. 400 yards south of roundabout turn right off the1198 at the signpost to
Shingay-cum-Wendy. After two miles, turn left at the first turn, signed to Abington
Pigotts. South Farm is half a mile further on, on the right just after a sharp double bend.
From the South
Go to Royston, either via the A505 from the East (junction 10, M11), or the A10, or the
A505 from the West (junction 9, A1M). Take the A1198 north from junction with the
A505 towards Huntingdon. 5 miles north of Royston (and 400 yards before the junction
with the A603), turn left at the signpost to Shingay-cum-Wendy. After two miles turn
left at the first turn, signed to Abington Pigotts. South Farm is half a mile further on, on
the right just after a sharp double bend.
Arriving by Train
Royston is the nearest train station (6 miles away). Cambridge is also near.
Arriving by Air
Heathrow Airport to Cambridge/Royston
Take the underground to King’s Cross and then the main line train to Royston or
Cambridge. Journey time, approximately two and a half hours.
Gatwick Airport to Cambridge/Royston
Main line train to London, Victoria, underground to King’s Cross and then the main
line train to Royston or Cambridge. Journey time approximately two and a half
hours.
Stansted Airport to Cambridge/Royston
. Main line train to Cambridge. There is a direct service, although you may need to
change at Bishop’s Stortford.
. Main line train to Royston. You will need to go via Cambridge.
Taxis
The phone reception isn’t great at South Farm so you might want to pre-book – but, if
needed, the staff will help you to book taxis. Here are some details about local taxi
companies:
ROYSTON
Butler’s cars (01763) 21 22 23
Ashwell Taxis 01763 243 971
AA Taxis 01763 244 445
Meltax Taxis 01763 244444
BALDOCK
Herts Taxis 01992 353353 · hertstaxis.com
Baldock Taxis 01462 290000 · baldock-taxis.co.uk
CAMBRIDGE
Ace Taxis 01223 462020 · acetaxis-cambridge.co.uk
South Cambs Taxis 01223 834858 southcambstaxis.co.uk
Panther Taxis 01223 715715 · panthertaxis.co.uk
Things to do nearby
There’s loads to do in Cambridge, from punting, visiting Grantchester, the Fitzwilliam
museum... For more information check out www.visitcambridge.org.
South Farm Accommodation List
In summary:
There are plenty of fantastic places to stay in the city of Cambridge, which is about 17
miles away. It might even be possible to stay in a Cambridge college through
http://www.cambridgerooms.co.uk/ We haven’t listed many details of Cambridge
accommodation because there’s plenty on expedia.com and lastminute.com. Below, we list
some of the other accommodation that is available closest to South Farm. If you’re
travelling from afar and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
B&B’s
1. Blacksmith’s Barn, High St, Abington Pigotts
2. Swifts Cottage
3. The Manse, Litlington
4. College Farm
5. Ermine Farm
6. Orchards End
7. Northfields House
8. Manor Farm
9. The Coach House
10. Taylard House
11. Model Farm
12. Beck Brook Farm
Motels
13. Cambridge Motel
14. Travelodge Hotel - Baldock Hinxworth
15. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge- Duxford
Medium-sized hotels
16. The Hardwicke Arms
17. Three Tuns Hotel
18. The Jester
19. The Old Bull Inn
20. The Chequers
21. The Coach House
22. Coach House Hotel (yes, there are, indeed, three!)
23. The Tudor Oaks Lodge,
24. Duxford Lodge
25. John Barleycorn Inn, Duxford
26. The Coach House
Large Hotels
27. The Cambridge Belfry
28. Hotel Felix
29. Holiday Inn, Histon, Cambs
30. Novotel Knebworth – Stevenage A1
31. Hinxton Hall, Hinxton - Cambs
32. Premiere Inn, St Neots – Wyboston A1
Self Catering
33. Driftway Cottages
34. Camping at South Farm is also available, for those who can brave the November
night!
Accommodation list in detail
B&B’s
1. Blacksmith’s Barn, High St, Abington Pigotts
1 double bedroom on the ground floor of the barn conversion with private facilities. Quiet
village location with a good pub 100 yards away providing home-cooked food.
Tariff: Double room £60 p/night
Contact: Mrs Helen Miller; 01763 852896; http://blacksmithsbandb.webeden.co.uk/
Distance: 1.5 miles / 3 mins
2. Swifts Cottage
Only a mile away in the picturesque village of Abington Pigotts this self-contained
converted barn in the garden of Swifts Cottage comprises 3 double beds on 2 levels. This is
a family friendly property and transport to and from South Farm can be arranged.
Tariff: £50-70
Contact: 01763 853696; yorkies@waitrose.com; www.swiftscottage.com
Distance: 1.5 miles / 3 mins
3. The Manse, Litlington
A fully serviced pretty little barn conversion overlooking a cottage garden 5 miles from
South Farm. Full self-catering facilities available but they welcome South Farm B&B guests.
Families welcome.
Tariff: Please call directly - self contained flat, king-size, 2 people + 2
Contact: Sandra Blackford; 01763 853063
Distance from South Farm: 3 miles / 7 mins
4. College Farm
2 double en-suites plus 1 family room
Tariff: £75 double
Contact: Mrs Lynette Elbourn; (01223) 208955: www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 5 miles / 9 mins
5. Ermine Farm
1 double en-suite, 1 twin with private bathroom and 1 double in self-catering studio.
Tariff: £75 per room
Contact: Mrs Malan Peyton; (01223) 207358; www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 5 miles / 9 mins
Deposit of £20 per room needed for pre-booking
6. Orchards End
1 double plus 2 singles
Tariff: from £25 p/person
Contact: (01223)207202; www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 5 miles / 10 mins
7. Northfields House
2 double en-suites and 2 single rooms
Tariff: £35 single, £75 dbl
Contact: Mrs Gillian Jones; (01223) 208097; www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 5 miles / 10 mins
8. Manor Farm
Traditional farmhouse with two double en-suite rooms and one twin room with private
bathroom. Manor Farm, 28 Town Green Road, Orwell, near Royston, Herts. SG8 5QL
Tariff: B&B per person from £40
Contact: Mrs Julia Ajayi; (01223) 207251/ 07580 196223; juliaajayi@yahoo.com;
www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk/manorfarm.html
Distance from South Farm: 5 miles / 13 mins
9. The Coach House
2 doubles, Wimbish Manor Estate, Fowlmere Rd, Shepreth SG8 6QP
Tariff: £75 per night (inc. breakfast)
Contact: Hazel 01763 269 955
Distance from South Farm: 8 miles / 20 mins
10. Taylard House
2 double en-suites, 1 twin, 1 single (shared bathroom)
4 Church Lane Gamlingay, Sandy, Beds SG19 3EU
Tariff: £45 single; £65 twin; £80 dbl
Phone: Sue 01767 650517; http://taylardhouse.com/default.aspx
Distance from South Farm: 8 miles / 13 mins
11. Model Farm
2 double en-suites, 1 single
Model Farm, Longstowe Road, Little Gransden, Cambridgeshire, SG19 3EA
Tariff: £45 to £75 p/room
Contact: 01767 677361; www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 10 miles / 15 mins
12. Beck Brook Farm
2 triple en-suite rooms plus 1 double room with private facilities
Beck Brook Farm, The Avenue, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AD
Tariff: from £25 p/person
Contact: (01954) 211620; www.cambridgeshirebandb.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 15 miles / 22 mins
Motels
13. Cambridge Motel
London Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6RA; 01763 260414
Tariff: £50-65
http://www.thecambridgemotel.co.uk/cambridge_motel_accommodation.html
Distance from South Farm: 9 miles / 20 mins
14. Travelodge Hotel - Baldock Hinxworth
40 rooms
A1 Great North Road; nr. Baldock, Hinxworth, Hertfordshire SG7 5EX; 0871 984 6005;
www.travelodge.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 10 miles / 27 mins
15. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford
91 rooms
42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL; 01223 497070;
www.hiexpress.com
Tariff: £71-259
Contact: Becky on both 01223 497085 and reservations@hiexpresscambridgeduxford.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 15 miles / 30 mins
Medium-sized Hotels
16. The Hardwicke Arms
2 King size doubles, 3 doubles, 3 twins, 2 singles, 1 family room (up to 5)
96 Ermine Way, Arrington, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 0AH
Tariff: £45-75
Contact: 01223 208 802; www.hardwickearms.co.uk/
Distance from South Farm: 4 miles / 10 mins
17. Three Tuns Hotel
4 doubles
6 High St, Ashwell, Hertfordshire SG7 5NL
Tariff: £69
Contact: Gemma; 01462 742107
Distance from South Farm: 6 miles / 16 mins
18. The Jester
7 doubles, 1 twin, en-suite
Odsey, Baldock, Herts, SG7 5RS
Tariff: £75 (inc. breakfast)
Contact: 01462 742011; www.thejesterhotel.co.uk/
Distance from South Farm: 6 miles / 10 mins
19. The Old Bull Inn
11 rooms (7 doubles)
56 High St, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9AW
Tariff: £82 (inc. breakfast)
Contact: 01763 242003; www.oldbullinn-royston.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 7 miles / 22 mins
20. The Chequers
8 rooms - 3 small doubles, 3 large doubles, 2 singles
The Chequers, 58 High Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 9AW
Tariff: £55 singles, £80 doubles (inc. breakfast)
Contact: 01763 244788; www.chequersroyston.co.uk/index.htm
Distance from South Farm: 7 miles / 19 mins
21. The Coach House
Pub with 12 en-suite bedrooms
12 Market Square, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2NP
Tariff: From £50 single; £70 double
Contact: 01767 260 221; sales@coachhousepotton.co.uk; www.coachhousepotton.co.uk
8 miles / 21 mins
22. Coach House Hotel
16 double rooms
Flint Cross, Newmarket Rd, Nr Melbourn, Cambridgeshire SG8 7PN
Tariff: £77.50 per room (inc. breakfast)
Contact: 01763 208272; www.coachhousehotel.co.uk/
Distance from South Farm: 9 miles / 17 mins
23. The Tudor Oaks Lodge,
8 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single
Taylors Road, Astwick, Nr Hitchin, Herts, SG5 4AZ
Tariff: £60 single, £75 double (inc. breakfast)
Contact: 01462 834133; www.tudoroakslodge.co.uk/index.html
Distance from South Farm: 12 miles / 30 mins
24. Duxford Lodge
15 en-suite rooms
Ickleton Road, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4RT
Tariff: £78.50 - £149 p/room
Contact: 01223 836444; www.duxfordlodgehotel.co.uk/index.htm
Distance from South Farm: 14 miles / 27 mins
25. John Barleycorn Inn, Duxford
Moorfield Road, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4PP
4 double en-suite rooms
Tariff: £69.50 - £89.50 p/room
Contact: 01223 832699; www.johnbarleycorn.co.uk
Distance from South Farm: 14 miles / 27 min
Large Hotels
26. The Cambridge Belfry
120 rooms
Cambourne, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6BW
Tariff: £115 +
Contact: 01954 714600
Website: www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-cambridge-belfry-cambridge.aspx
Distance from South Farm: 11 miles / 22 mins
27. Hotel Felix
52 rooms
Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LX
Tariff: £150 - £300 p/room
Contact: 01223 277977; www.hotelfelix.co.uk/
Distance from South Farm: 15 miles / 27 mins
28. Holiday Inn, Histon, Cambs
161 rooms
Lake View, Bridge Road, Cambridge, CB24 9PH
Tariff: £90 - £115
Contact: 0870 4009200; www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hotel/cbgim
Distance from South Farm: 16 miles / 24 mins
Novotel Knebworth – Stevenage A1
100 rooms
Knebworth Park, Stevenage , Herts, SG1 2AX
Tariff: £49 to £70
Contact: 01438 346100:
www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0992-novotel-stevenage/index.shtml
Distance from South Farm: 19 miles / 28 mins
29. Hinxton Hall, Hinxton – Cambs
72 rooms
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ
Tariff: Average cost ~ £100 p/room
Contact: 01223 495000;
Distance from South Farm: 21 miles / 30 mins
30. Premiere Inn, St Neots – Wyboston A1
60 rooms
Great North Road, Eaton Socon, Nr St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EN
Tariff: £52 p/room
Contact: 0870 990 6314;
Distance from South Farm: 19 miles / 32 mins
Self Catering
31. Driftway Cottages
Contact: 01223 207377; driftwoodcottages@btinternet.com
32. Camping at South Farm
Camping costs £5 per person/per night, and camper vans & caravans are also welcome
(although there aren’t hook-up facilities). There are washrooms for campers. Breakfast can
sometimes be provided for an extra cost, depending on numbers.