Bumble Cottage: Places to visit

Situated on the edge of The Fens in the south-east corner of Cambridgeshire and close to both the Norfolk and Suffolk borders, Bumble Cottage is ideally placed for shopping and photo opportunities in the cities of Cambridge (30 minutes) (www.visitcambridge.org), Norwich (50 minutes) and Peterborough (60 minutes)

The cathedral city of Ely is just 15 minutes away to the north (www.cathedral.ely.anglican.org)

Oliver Cromwell's house can also be seen here as well as the historical buildings and precincts of the famous Kings' School, before perhaps stopping for a leisurely drink by the river.

Continuing the historical theme, Burwell Museum is just 10 minutes away (www.burwellmuseum.co.uk) offering a view of village life on the edge of The Fens.

Just 5 minutes further on is Devil's Dyke, which is one of the best examples of Anglo-Saxon earthwork in Britain. You can walk along it to the medieval village of Reach.

The racing town of Newmarket is 20 minutes away with its famous Racecourse (www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk) and also the National Horseracing Museum (www.nhrm.co.uk)

Also in Suffolk, about 40 minutes away, is the wonderfully-preserved medieval town of Lavenham.

There are two National Trust sites nearby. Anglesey Abbey, 25 minutes away, is a Jacobean-style country house set in fine formal and informal gardens.

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve is 15 minutes away (www.wicken.org.uk). It was the very first Nature Reserve to be owned by The National Trust and has been in its care since 1899. It remains one of the most important wetlands in Europe.

For those who wish to take in the sea air, the North Norfolk and Suffolk coasts are about 90 minutes away. Remote and unspoilt beaches offer miles of sandy reverie and there are numerous cafes and restaurants to bring you back into the real world!

Similarly, the Norfolk Broads are about 70 minutes away and boats can be hired by the day or hour or you can enjoy one of the numerous guided tours in this watery wasteland.

In short, we think there's something for everyone and the only thing that's missing is you!