Reviews
Really Felt at Home -
Everything was outstanding
Response
Thank you for your review Lynne - so glad we were convenient for the auction in Willingham.Hope you had good luck and got the Lots you were after!Best wishes,Helen
Reviewer:Lynne(UK) couple | Mon 23rd Apr 2018
Ten out of Ten -
Everything was lovely
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Thank you for your review.It was lovely to see you again and hope to see you next time.Best wishes,Helen
Reviewer:Tessa | Sat 21st Apr 2018
A home from home, perfect! -
I spent 2 and a half weeks staying at Over BnB during a business trip. The property has two available rooms, both are spacious and have everything required for a comfortable stay, I can’t fault either room. Helen and her husband are very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast each day was cooked to order using local produce, in addition there was fresh fruit, cereals, homemade bread and preserves, freshly squeezed juice and yogurt - everything tasted fantastic! The homemade cake left in the room each day was a perfect accompaniment after a busy day. The property is situated in an ideal location for walking, running and exploring Cambridgeshire. Helen and her husband are happy to provide maps and guidance on the best places to visit locally. A home from home, I would not hesitate to return.
Response
Thanks so much for your review Matt. Richard and I both enjoyed having you here. Was in Rome during their marathon and was thinking about you then.
Reviewer:Matt - travelling for work | Wed 4th Apr 2018
Facilities and comfort 10/10 -
Good size
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Thanks for your review.Do come again if you are in the Cambridge area.
Reviewer:Graham Hughes | Fri 23rd Mar 2018
10/10 -
Value for money and Location 10/10
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Thanks for your review ratings.So glad you were happy with everything.
Reviewer:James - solo traveller | Fri 23rd Mar 2018
Perfect -
Best BnB ever. They were so many things unique. If you are around you should stay there.Nothing we didn't like.
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It was great to have you and your lovely dogs.Hope you come this way again.
Reviewer:Thomas - young couple (Germany) | Fri 23rd Mar 2018
We'd go back for another stay. -
Very friendly welcome. Helen was very accommodating and provided a delicious home made cookie to have with our tea. Bed was very comfortable and ensuite clean and well equipped.Lots of lovely extras like the home made biscuits, nice toiletries, and the most delicious breakfast. One of the best we've had!
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Thanks Liz for your review.So glad you enjoyed your stay and the breakfast!
Reviewer:Liz - Family with older Children | Fri 23rd Mar 2018
A lovely welcoming stay -
We stay here frequently and it is always a delight.Excellent breakfast, very comfy bed.
Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Over B and B. It is always good to see you again.
Reviewer:Barry Lumsdon | Fri 23rd Mar 2018
Great night away for business trip, wonderfully attentive, amazing breakfast -
Very attentive owner, homemade brownie on arrival, comfy bed, nice bathroom, amazing breakfast, handy pub next door
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Thank you for your review.Glad you enjoyed your stay and the breakfast made with ingredients from our local farms!
Reviewer:Mr Potter | Mon 15th Jan 2018
Excellent -
Warm comfortable room, sofa, fresh milk, good bed, modern fittings in shower room.excellent food
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Thank you for your review.Hope to see you next time you are in the area.
Reviewer:Linda Conroy | Fri 1st Dec 2017
10/10 value for money and cleanliness -
Excellent
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Thank you for reviewing Over Bed and Breakfast.Do stay again if you are working in the area again.
Reviewer:David Bridgwater | Thu 23rd Nov 2017
Perfect sleep with a fantastic breakfast and really lovely land lady who went the extra mile. -
It was a lovely experience from parking our car until we departed the next morning. It far excelled it's self and we will be returning as it was an exceptional bed and breakfast. The land lady could not do enough for us she was wonderful. This establishment deserves 5 stars.Absolutely nothing that we didn't like.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review.It was great to have you stay.
Reviewer:Jamie Robinson | Sun 19th Nov 2017
Staff and facilities 10/10 -
Helen the proprietor was super - made me a homemade biscuit! Very pleasant lady.
Response
Thank you for staying at Over Bed and Breakfast.Must have been a good batch of biscuits!
Reviewer:Andrea Scigliano | Fri 10th Nov 2017
Fantastic experience -
Such a great find:Over B and B had everything we wanted and more. Helen was a great host with brilliant advice and local knowledge. From the fair trade coffee and tea, gluten free cake on arrival, modern bathrooms and spacious as well as comfortable rooms, everything was perfect. Breakfast was out of this world with locally sourced (and amazingly tasty) food, all dished out in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.I loved everything:it matched our requirement perfectly and I can only recommend! I am looking forward to coming back soon!
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Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you went on to have a good day in Cambridge!
Reviewer:Charlotte - group of adults | Sun 29th Oct 2017
I paid more than normal for b & b but it was so worth it. -
The gentle, welcoming spaciousnessNothing could have been better
Response
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewer:Christopher Frederick | Fri 20th Oct 2017
Comfortable room, very relaxing. -
Enjoyable break.Excellent breakfast.Would recommend to a friend.
Response
Thank you for your review. Do come if you are visiting again!
Reviewer:Yvonne - Mature couple | Fri 13th Oct 2017
Fantastic -
Fantastic B&B - hosts were very friendly, helpful and kind and we felt really well looked after. Bed was super comfy and freshly squeezed juices and locally sourced produce for cooked breakfast was divine! We will definitely be staying there again.
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So glad you enjoyed your stay.We love it when our local farmer's produce is so appreciated!Do come again.
Reviewer:Clare Coles | Tue 3rd Oct 2017
Very lovely friendly place. Would not hesitate to book again -
We stayed for 2 nights to visit family.It was really nice.Would recommend to a friend
Response
Thanks so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again
Reviewer:John - Mature couple | Tue 26th Sep 2017
Another lovely stay at Over B&B -
Two nights stay to drop son at college and to enjoy exploring CambridgeAs always, a very friendly and helpful welcome from Helen. A beautiful, spacious and spotless room with delicious cakes (in room) and very tasty breakfasts.
Response
Thanks for taking the time to do a review. Look forward to seeing you again next year. Helen
Reviewer:Elizabeth - couple | Sun 24th Sep 2017
Comfortable and welcoming, we couldn't have wished for more. -
The garden and house are really beautiful, and at breakfast we enjoyed fruit picked straight from the garden. Helen was extremely helpful when I contacted her to ask a few questions before we arrived. The bedroom and bathroom are spacious, beautiful crisp sheets, tea and coffee (including cafetiere) too.Everything was lovely, nothing needed to be improved.
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Thanks for your kind words.It was great to have you all to stay.
Reviewer:Julia - group | Mon 14th Aug 2017
Back Again! -
My husband and I enjoyed yet another brief visit to Helen's B & B and once again we were well looked after.Warm welcome, delicious breakfast.
Response
Thanks for your stay and for taking the time to post a review. Hope to see you again.
Reviewer:Fiona - couple | Fri 21st Jul 2017
Excellent -
Only stayed 1 night , lovely big room , all nice and clean ,very large and comfy bed, good breakfast of your choice, off road parking .
Response
Dear Alec and Jean, thanks for your review and so glad you enjoyed your stay, and the comfortable bed! Do come again if you are in the area.
Reviewer:Alec and Jean - couple | Mon 15th May 2017
First class friendly retreat -
We were bowled over at the friendliness of our host, her guidance for walks in the area, the comfort of our bed (great sleep) and the all round peacefulness of our stay in this unassuming but thoroughly excellent B&B. Highly recommend this place!
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So glad you enjoyed your stay and the lovely fen countryside around us.
Reviewer:Hubertus - mature couple | Mon 1st May 2017
5/5 for rooms -
Really nice one night stay
Response
Thanks for reviewing Over BnB.
Reviewer:Sam & colleague | Tue 31st Jan 2017
Excellent, comfortable stay. -
Couple of nights stay to meet relatives and drop son at college.Rooms were spotlessly clean, warm, spacious and welcoming. Helen is very friendly and helpful and provides delicious breakfasts
Response
Thanks so much for taking the time to review the BnB. Glad all went smoothly with delivering your son to College! Helen
Reviewer:Peter:Family with older Children | Mon 26th Sep 2016
Overnight stay prior to visit to Cambridge the following morning. -
Lovely, spacious, comfortable room, spotlessly clean, large comfortable bed, sofa, very nice ensuite shower room with quality fitments.Its a tad out of the way, the village is very quiet, about 25 minutes into Cambridge
Response
Dear Geri, Thanks for taking the time to review the BnB. Hope you had a good day in Cambridge. Helen
Reviewer:Geri - Alone | Mon 8th Aug 2016
A rural gem, tranquility of a country village well connected to Cambridge -
Our hostess could not have been more helpful and friendly with her advice. She even mapped out a walk for us to do when we expressed an interest in doing that and recommended places to eat and visit in the area. We all had such a comfortable and relaxing long weekend in Over Bed & Breakfast and would highly recommend it to anyone needing to visit Cambridge!
Response
Thanks for your review. Glad to enjoyed walking the area - just one of many around here! Best wishes, Helen
Reviewer:Caroline:Group of Adults | Wed 4th May 2016
Very enjoyable and relaxing experience -
An overnight stay to celebrate friends ruby wedding in Over.Room and food were excellent and we enjoyed our overnight stay immensely .
Response
Thank your for staying at Over BnB - so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewer:Ian:Mature copy | Tue 19th Apr 2016
Beautiful, clean and spacious rooms, friendly and helpful hostess, delicious breakfast, lovely stay -
Stayed overnight before son's university interview and the quiet, warm, comfortable, well-equipped rooms meant we all slept very well. Helen was very helpful about where to eat and information about the park and ride (only a five minute drive away.Everything fine, and loved the welcoming flapjacks.
Response
Thanks so much for your review and for your comment about explaining about the private entrances to each room, one across the garden.
Reviewer:Peter:with family | Sun 20th Dec 2015
A wonderful Stay -
Very welcoming, beautiful accommodation and excellent breakfastEverything
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Hello Chris, Thank your for your review. Hope you had a good onward journey north and enjoyed your visit to Ely! Look forward to seeing you again if you are in the area.
Reviewer:Chris:mature couple | Sun 12th Apr 2015
A high quality, friendly B&B, quietly tucked away. -
Stayed with my partner for one night in March.Village centre location with pub and shop next door. The room is very nicely furnished with quality fixtures and fittings, with a lovely walk-in shower enclosure. The bed and bedding is very comfy.The only negative was actually finding the building, and then getting someone's attention on arrival. There are no signs to identify the B&B, only the gallery. This could be an advantage though!
Response
Thank you for your review and sorry that you didn't find us easily - thanks for the feedback on the lack of a sign. Perhaps it is time to get one - the reason for not having it is that I don't want people turning up without prebooking - but perhaps it is time to reconsider! Glad you enjoyed your stay - do come back if you are in the area again! Helen
Reviewer:James:young couple | Wed 11th Mar 2015
Lovely room and a great breakfast -
Lovely room and a great breakfast
Reviewer:Mr. Barry Lumsdon | Sun 7th Dec 2014
B & B 22 Sept. 2014 -
Very comfortable and clean accommodation with a delicious breakfast. Helen made us welcome and was very helpful.
Reviewer:Brooker | Thu 25th Sep 2014
excellent -
Hard to fault any aspect of our brief stay.Made very welcome, lovely cosy room with good facilities.Excellent substantial breakfast with tomatoes from the greenhouse and including raspberries from the allotment.All highly recommended.
Reviewer:Mr. Roderic Eldridge | Wed 24th Sep 2014
Highly recommended -
The best B&B we've experienced!Lovely big room, very clean, fantastic shower/ensuite.The bed was extremely comfortable and the attention to detail was excellent with the fresh coffee and fruit at breakfast.Feel we definetly had our money's worth and more.
Reviewer:Mr. Ivan Worsell | Sun 21st Sep 2014
Highly recommended -
The best B&B we've experienced!Lovely big room, very clean, fantastic shower/ensuite.The bed was extremely comfortable and the attention to detail was excellent with the fresh coffee and fruit at breakfast.Feel we definetly had our money's worth and more.
Reviewer:Mr. Ivan Worsell | Sun 21st Sep 2014
Highly recommended -
The best B&B we've experienced!Lovely big room, very clean, fantastic shower/ensuite.The bed was extremely comfortable and the attention to detail was excellent with the fresh coffee and fruit at breakfast.Feel we definetly had our money's worth and more.
Reviewer:Mr. Ivan Worsell | Sun 21st Sep 2014
Outstanding-
This B &B is one of the very best we have had the pleasure of staying at. The room and bathroom are immaculate. The bed was huge and comfy. The shower was very roomy. There was a window at each end of the room, allowing a great breeze at night time. There was a grand selection for breakfast - fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal and a fresh cooked breakfast. Helen was a most pleasant and helpful hostess. Ample parking and the beautiful picturesque village of Over. I sincerely hope we have more reason to vist Over B&B for future business! Polly and Adrian McGrath
Response
Dear Adrian,Thanks so much for your review.It was great to have you stay.With best wishes,Helen
Reviewer:Mr. Adrian Mcgrath | Fri 2nd May 2014
Revisit old haunts -
We had a great stay and were made very welcome. The room was fabulous with a massive double bed. Equally breakfast was superb. It is a great location to visit Cambridge as the Guided Busway Park and Ride is only a few minutes away by car at Longstanton and buses are very frequent and run all day and evening. Overall, we were very impressed and recommend it highly.
Reviewer:Mr. Barry Stainthorpe | Fri 21st Feb 2014
Mary-
My overnight stay at Over Bed and Breakfast was very pleasant.My room was lovely and comfortable with very easy access. The proprietors are lovely, friendly, easy going people and I will definitely be staying again when I am next in Cambridge
Reviewer:Ms. Mary Hunt | Wed 1st Jan 2014
Excellent B & B -
Excellent bed &breakfast, clean, spacious, verywelcoming owner, private parking, separate entrance to room, proper home cooked breakfast, i did request porridge before i arrived, that was also no problem, Over is a lovely village i grew up there as a child and not a lot has changed. Highly recommended!
Reviewer:Mr. Brian Steele | Mon 16th Sep 2013
Great accomodation -
Really great accomodation
Response
Thanks you so much.Lovely to have to staying with us.
Reviewer:Mrs. Silvia Solanellas | Thu 22nd Aug 2013
stay for a wedding -
We found Over bed and breakfast a lovely place to stay.Helen , the owner ,was friendly and very helpful.The room was very comfortable and large which was great. Breakfast was very good and lots of choice would highly recommend this bed and breakfast. Recommend food in pub next door too.
Reviewer:Mrs. Helen Tibbals | Wed 7th Aug 2013
Short break -
A gorgeous B&B, excellent facilities, a great power shower, delicious breakfast and a superb host Helen! 10/10!!
Reviewer:Miss. Catrin Wells | Sun 28th Jul 2013
Lovely B&B -
Over the bank holiday weekend, my girlfriend and I went on a 150+ mile bicycle tour in Cambridgeshire. We were extremely tired by the time we reached Over Bed and Breakfast and we were pleased to arrive at a very nice, clean, large en-suite room, with a powerful shower and a comfortable bed. The full English breakfast was excellent (just what we needed ahead of our third consecutive day of cycling) and Helen even made us some very nice sandwiches for our lunch. I have only stayed in a couple of Bed and Breakfasts before, but this was by far the best and it was just what we needed to relax and recharge.
Reviewer:Mr. James Voos | Tue 28th May 2013
Over Bed and Breakfast -
We spent 1 night at this lovely bed and breakfast. The room was very spacious witha great en-suite. The breakfast was delicious. Helen made us feel very welcome. We would recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone visiting the area.
Reviewer:Mr. Andrew Lovatt | Wed 15th May 2013
Excellent B&B -
Another excellent stay at the Over B&B.Fantastic breakfast and lovely room.Thank you again to Helen for her hospitality.
Reviewer:Mrs. Suzanne Perry | Tue 30th Apr 2013
Excellent Stay -
Helen is an excellent host. Nothing is too much trouble, and she pays attention to all the little details. Our room was perfect, and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewer:Mr. Barry Lumsdon | Sun 2nd Dec 2012
Top notch -
Over Bed and Breakfast is, by definition, a B&B yet I have stayed in 3 and 4 star hotels that are nowhere near as good as this. The rooms are vast and equipped/furnished to perfection. Top class en-suite fittings etc. You'd have to be a very fussy traveller (mind you, many Brits fall into that category!!) to be anything but delighted with this place!
Response
Thanks so much for your comments.Hope you have a lovely holiday!Helen
Reviewer:Mrs. Fiona Connolley | Tue 13th Nov 2012
Great place to stay -
Very welcoming, lovely room, and an excellent breakfast. Helen was very friendly and has created a homely place to stay.
Reviewer:Mr. Steve Bowler | Mon 13th Aug 2012
A lovely place to stay -
My wife and I stayed for five nights and were impressed with the cleanliness, facilities, and level of service offered by Helen at her B&B. The bed was particularly comfortable and the bathroom facilities of a very high standard. As my parents live in the village, we decided that our toddler would sleep over at their house, and that we would skip the breakfast part of the B&B experience. Helen was wonderfully flexible about this and offered us a discount as we didn't make use of these services. A very agreeable stay, and we shall most certainly be making a return visit.
Response
Thank you for your feedback which is very much appreciated.Very pleased to have been able to provide the extra room you needed!Look forward to seeing you again.
Reviewer:Mr. Martin Perry | Sun 5th Aug 2012
Over B & B -
Quality accommodation, friendly, helpful host, tasty breakfast, good value.
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Thank you for your review - so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewer:Mr. Greg Way | Sun 15th Jul 2012
overb and b -
overall good experience , but no house number or street sign made it difficult to find . Bring your own soap, shampoo etc as none is provided
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Thank you for your review.I am mystified by your comment about the toiletries.I provide very nice soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, shower caps, cotton wood pads, and a mending kit - they are in the little bit of the bathroom by the sink.I agree about getting a sign and am getting one made at the moment.Glad you enjoyed your stay overall but sorry that you had some problems.
Reviewer:Mrs. Linda Luffman | Sun 8th Jul 2012
Overnight stay -
Very friendly host. Advice given re where to eat out. Comfortable accommodation with modern fittings and furniture. Enjoyable breakfast, good start to the day. Would recommend itto others, thank you.
Response
Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewer:Mrs. Sara Warr | Thu 14th Jun 2012
calm & soothing -
Really top notch, spacious accomodation with excellent furnishings and bathroom. in a lovely old village house in a small village close to cambridge / A14.Great breakfasts too.
Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review.Look forward to seeing you again.Helen
Reviewer:Mr. Robert Towers | Fri 18th May 2012
Fabulous -
Such a lovely and welcomming palce to saty, the room and bathroom were perfect, and breakfast was delicious. I would recommend this to my family and friends if they needed somewhere to stay in the area.
Reviewer:Miss. Claire Kelly | Sat 17th Dec 2011
A lovely find! -
Beautiful excellent value B &B. We stayed here whilst visiting our Son, who is studying at Queens College Cambridge. It was a quick and easy 10 minute drive from the centre of Cambridge. We booked the family room and our parents had the downstairs room. It was very clean and very comfortable. Breakfast on Sunday morning was delicious and outstanding quality food served in a lovely summer room, which made us forget it was a cold November day outside. Helen the owner was very helpful and friendly. We would most certainly stay again and recommend to others. If I had to find one tiny fault, I like my food served on a warmed plate...but that really was the only thing that I had a tiny winge at to myself!
Reviewer:Mrs Andrea Layfield | Mon 28th Nov 2011
A hidden gem tucked away on the outskirts of Cambridge -
What a wonderful find. We stayed for two nights in the spacious first floor room, it was cosy, comfy and had everything you could want and Helen the proprietor was so courteous, polite yet unobtrusive,she did everything she could to help us with any information we needed. Although Over the village is very quiet it isn't far to get to the Park and Ride, a superb new system that drives round the villages connecting them to Cambridge, we loved it and will definitely be back especially for her fabulous breakfasts which she cooked to order. Thank you Helen for making our trip so memorable.
Reviewer:Ms. Flora Cove | Wed 19th Oct 2011
Relaxing Stay -
Very pleasant and relaxing stay. Owner made us feel very welcome and was helpful with planning our days out in the area. Exceptionally good room, well decorated, clean and plenty of space including sofa area. (Just need a mirror in the main bed room. Best value for money. We've stayed in places that charge more for a lot less. Highly recommended.
Reviewer:Mr. Kevin Hardy | Wed 17th Aug 2011
Wonderful stay -
A stylish, comfortable, private stopover for us with modern facilities and very spacious as well - even a couch to relax on. Helen was a wonderful host and she cooks a great breakfast. A nice local pub meal is only minutes walk away.
Response
Dear Bill,Thank you so much for reviewing the B and B and for your kind comments.It really does help with promoting the B and B to visitors.Hope you had a good day in Cambridge and are still enjoying the final leg of your trip.Best wishes,Helen
Reviewer:Dr. Bill Anderson | Fri 12th Aug 2011
Stay over at Over Bed & Breakfast -
Restful, comfortable and tastefully presented. Very welcoming. Good choices for breakfast.Suggest recommendation for approach route via Bar Hill junction off A14, (via Willingham)
Response
Dear Mr Hallett,Thank you so much for reviewing Over Bed and Breakfast.It is so helpful for me to have people's comments and also for people looking for accommodation to hear independent views on our accommodation.Thanks so much - do stay again if you are coming this way.Best wishes,Helen Taylor
Reviewer:Mr. Paul Hallett | Mon 1st Aug 2011