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B&B The Pippins

11 Thorncote Green, Sandy, SG19 1PU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>57</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
57 reviews

Breakfast was fantastic. I didn’t have much of an appetite that morning but what I did eat was fantastic.

Dan United Kingdom
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B&B The Pippins

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B&B The Pippins offers accommodations in Sandy, 21 miles from Knebworth House and 22 miles from Woburn Abbey. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The country house also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Each unit has a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a hot tub and bathrobes. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the country house, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The country house also provides a pool with a view and a hot tub for guests to relax in. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the garden, or go hiking. Milton Keynes Bowl is 25 miles from B&B The Pippins, while Bletchley Park is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 28 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Sandy
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was fantastic. I didn’t have much of an appetite that morning but what I did eat was fantastic.”
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A home away from home. The rooms were spacious and the couple were very welcoming.”
  • Vera
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The only down side was that we only got to stay one night, we would have love to have stayed longer. Beautiful gardens, very welcoming to us our 2yr old son and our dog. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay, the bed was very comfortable....”

Host Info

Company review score: 10Based on 56 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I have lived in Thorncote Green for 9 years and know the area and locals very well.I have also used Pippins as a base for travelling to London, Cambridge, Oxford etc. I can help you find your way around and can recommend local walks, attractions and good restaurants, local farmers markets etc.

Property info

The Pippins' is a four bedroom B&B sleeping up to nine people, with a large pretty garden, indoor pool, and views of fields and the green. It is peaceful and rural and yet only 45-60mins to King's Cross, London. Pippins is a great base for relaxing with its pool and gardens, especially after exploring London, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire... The house and all rooms are comfy and spacious and make an excellent venue for a family house party or small wedding. The Long Room with its piano can seat up to 20 people to dinner, or host a couple of country dances, or be a huge playroom for the children. It opens to the garden with its trees and shrubs and lawn.The disability suite on the ground floor has a kitchenette as well as a wet room shower en-suite. The real bed folds into the wall, creating an additional reception room with French doors to the garden. Upstair has three bedrooms with a shared family bathroom. There is a further shower bathroom downstairs by the pool, and an additional separate toilet. I your host, Zuzana, live at the house and pride myself on my lovely clean house and marvellous breakfasts. Other meals are available on request which are billed separately.

Neighborhood info

Our cooked English breakfast is from our local farm shop Franklins of Thorncote which is situated opposite Pippins. All the meat and eggs are free range and the bread is from our local bakers Gunns. We pride ourselves on providing good local and traceable food. This is rural England with the green, a working farm opposite Pippins, good pubs, pleasant walks, a lovely old church at Northill, Mayday celebrations at Ickwell, and very easy access to London by train (31-50 mins) Cambridge by car(45 mins), Oxford (1hour) and other places of interest. Local Attractions are: Shuttleworth Swiss Garden – approx 7 mins drive, 20 mins walk Shuttleworth aircraft museum which has various very well attended shows thoroughout the year. London - easy access by train and so LOVELY to leave for Pippins peace! Cambridge - approx 30 mins drive Woburn Safari Park – approx 30 mins drive Woburn Abbey - approx 30 mins drive Bedford - approx 15 mins drive Wimpole Hall - approx 20 mins drive Moggerhanger Park – approx 5 mins drive,

Languages Spoken

Czech,English,Polish,Slovak

Area info

Amenities of B&B The Pippins
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Sauna
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 17 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • Polish
  • Slovak

House rules

B&B The Pippins takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform B&B The Pippins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about B&B The Pippins

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at B&B The Pippins on this page.

  • Yes, B&B The Pippins is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • B&B The Pippins is 1.5 miles from the center of Sandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at B&B The Pippins is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at B&B The Pippins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • B&B The Pippins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.