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sweet treat in hand (luckily, St Ives is home to Tom’s Cakes, which will be music to the ears of any Cambridge or Ely locals!). But it’s only just the beginning for this boutique bed and breakfast, as the team have plans to make Eagle Mill bigger, better, and more enjoyable for guests – from wherever they come. “We have evolved over the years and are currently scoping the possibility of adding a bistro and spa,” Sam enthuses. “There is a way to go to realise this plan, but we’re confident that it will bring more people to the area and thereby assist local business.” To find out more about Eagle Mill, and to book your stay, visit the website. eaglemill.co.uk Eagle Mill, HoughtonMill, Houghton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2BS Plan Your Stay

plenty of lovely spots to discover locally. “We recognise that Huntingdonshire and its surrounding areas are not necessarily known as locations to which tourists flock,” explains Sam. “That said, when guests ask what they should do with their day, we find no difficulty in providing suggestions to help make their stay memorable.” The twin villages of Houghton and Wyton are just a stone’s throw away, and boast two traditional pubs offering good food, two tea rooms, an antique shop, and an art gallery which showcases just some of the scope of talent in the local area. The well-stocked community shop caters for most daily needs. You can also pay a visit to the only operational water mill on the River Great Ouse while exploring; it is situated a short EAGLE MILL SPECIALISES IN STANDALONE, LUXURY ROOMS

stroll away in Houghton, and is carefully maintained by the National Trust. Similarly, Anglesey Abbey and Gardens are well within reach of Eagle Mill, and provide a lovely countryside wander to while away an afternoon. Wimpole Estate is also just a short drive away, with its gorgeous gardens and working farm to take a walk through. Or, if you’d like to have a gander through a more bustling atmosphere, the market town of St Ives is only two miles away, and has a smattering of independent shops and cafes – best enjoyed on a sunny day, preferably with a

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