It offers several local amenities, and houses that resemble a quintessential image of a stunning English village
Tucked away in the Cambridgeshire countryside lies a lovely village filled with chocolate-box cottages and a sense that it leapt straight from a fairy tale. Bourn can be found in south Cambridgeshire and is around eight miles from Cambridge.
Bourn’s small population of around 700 has the use of Cambridge Country Club, its own primary school, and restaurants including Stove Cafe on Manor Farm and Bamboo Sky – a Thai restaurant and botanical bar.
It has “easy access” to London from either Royston or Cambridge railway station, around 20-minutes away by car, according to Bourn Parish Council. The village is ideal for commuters as it is well served by main roads including the A1, A14, and M11.
The historic destination is also known for having one of the oldest windmills in England. Bourn Windmill, the oldest in the country, is designated as an Ancient Monument.
With so many local amenities, and houses that resemble a quintessential English village, it is no wonder it was named among the best places to live in Cambridgeshire by lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos last year.
Muddy Stilettos wrote: “This pretty village just a stone’s throw from Cambridge has it all – a gorgeous pub, a cool café, country club, arts centre and even an outdoor bathing space. “
Although, lush scenes and a picture-perfect lifestyle come at a cost, as properties in Bourn had an overall average of £481,550 over the last year. The majority of properties sold in Bourn during the last year were detached properties, selling for £702,750, according to Rightmove.
In comparison, the average house price in South Cambridgeshire as a whole, was £433,000 in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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