Featured Hotels Near The Barn Garden Centre

Little Sprout Family Inn is perfect for families seeking nature-based fun. It features a dedicated kids’ playroom, sandpit area, and a mini vegetable garden where children can plant tomatoes and learn about pollination. Daily "Family Gardening Days" include hands-on workshops on composting, seed planting, and bee observation. All rooms come with separate sleeping areas and baby cots, while the hotel provides free access to the nearby children’s garden zone. Guests receive a Nature Explorer Kit with a mission card booklet—complete tasks to earn commemorative badges. Book through HopeGoo for complimentary room upgrades.

The Willow Tree House B&B is ideal for photography enthusiasts, offering panoramic views from every south-facing room overlooking The Barn Garden Centre's seasonal blooms and distant hills. The property includes a professionally lit photography nook equipped with tripods and adjustable natural lighting. Guided photo tours are available daily to reveal hidden gems like misty rose gardens at dawn and sunlit stone archways in golden hour. Each stay includes a limited-edition "Cambridge Light & Leaf" guidebook, capturing the region’s most photogenic moments. Reserve via HopeGoo to unlock a free vintage camera rental package.

Havenfield Farm Stay offers a complimentary shuttle service to the weekly farmers’ market, departing from the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM daily—just a 8-minute ride away. This rustic farm-style retreat serves locally sourced breakfasts featuring organic produce from the market itself. The market showcases fresh dairy, handcrafted jams, artisan bread, and seasonal vegetables. Guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a special voucher for a free basket of local goods, making it easy to enjoy authentic rural flavors during your stay.

The Old Mill Hotel & Spa stands out with direct access to the River Nene, just a 5-minute walk from The Barn Garden Centre. Its riverside terrace offers uninterrupted views of willow trees swaying over the water, ideal for morning coffee or evening stargazing. The hotel features a tranquil spa with river-inspired treatments and hosts guided sunset cruises aboard its private pontoon boat. Rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows facing the water, some with private balconies. For exclusive access and seasonal events, book directly through HopeGoo to secure a riverside view room.

At Green Thyme Lodge, guests participate in immersive experiences such as creating handmade herb sachets, crafting natural dyes from foraged plants, and learning traditional British gardening techniques. The lodge’s glasshouse studio hosts weekly workshops led by expert horticulturists. Every guest receives a custom "Garden Journal" to document their journey. Additionally, the property hosts monthly "Moonlight Garden Nights," featuring lantern walks and live acoustic music under the stars. These exclusive events are available only to guests who reserve through HopeGoo, ensuring a truly memorable countryside escape.

The Old Mill Hotel & Spa offers a 12-minute walk to Peterborough Cathedral, a stunning example of Norman architecture with intricate stained-glass windows and centuries-old crypts. Guests also enjoy a 15-minute stroll along the City Park Riverside Walk, where they can spot kingfishers, herons, and wildflowers. The hotel provides free walking maps and audio guides highlighting historical landmarks en route. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a curated heritage trail package, including skip-the-line tickets and a guided cathedral tour.