Suffolk &amp; Cambs


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-nbsp">WHY?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Tucked away in the South Cambridgeshire countryside, Linton has all the necessaries to push it to top village status, including characterful properties, an amazing community, playing fields, independent shops, great pubs, a zoo (yes, really!), a brewery with taproom, and a vineyard. Ok, the last three aren&#8217;t exactly necessities, but definitely bonuses in our eyes.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="1440" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n.jpg" alt="The Linton Kitchen cakes " class="wp-image-35738" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n.jpg 1440w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/362184068_779935977469455_241920480386753905_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Linton Kitchen  </figcaption></figure>



<p>The <a aria-label="Dog &amp; Duck’s (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.dogandduck-linton.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dog &amp; Duck’s</a> the cutest local pub around with its thatched roof, white picket fence, riverside garden – heaven on a summer’s day – and menu of carbs we crave, like crab pasta or a Dog &amp; Duck burger. <a aria-label="The Crown Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://crownatlinton.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Crown Inn</a> is another really decent pub for grub with burgers and pizzas alongside more refined options such as braised duck leg in red wine with boulangère potatoes and Hake supreme with king prawns in a bean cassoulet.</p>



<p>For a quality slice of cake, or to pick up some local produce, pop into <a href="https://www.wyldeskybrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Linton Kitchen</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JigsawBakery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jigsaw Bakery</a>, both on the High Street. <a href="https://www.wyldeskybrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wylde Sky Brewing</a>, a really popular Cambridge craft beer company, is based in the village and has an onsite shop and taproom that hosts brilliant local events.  </p>



<p>You&#8217;re also a skip away from two top local restaurants in the neighbouring villages. First up is award-winning <a href="https://www.thethreehills.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Three Hills Bartlow</a>, a gorgeous gastropub with huge garden and lovely boutique rooms. In the other direction you&#8217;ll find Hildersham&#8217;s <a href="https://www.pearandolive.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pear and Olive</a>, a brilliant restaurant where you can enjoy special-occasion tasting menus.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop-nbsp">SHOP&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="905" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/image002-1-905x1024-1.jpg" alt="The Flower Boutique Linton Cambridgeshire" class="wp-image-42325" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/image002-1-905x1024-1.jpg 905w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/image002-1-905x1024-1-707x800.jpg 707w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/image002-1-905x1024-1-884x1000.jpg 884w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/10/image002-1-905x1024-1-354x400.jpg 354w" sizes="(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Flower Boutique</figcaption></figure>



<p>There are some great indies here. Pick up delicious freshly baked goodies and local produce at <a href="https://store.thelintonkitchen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Linton Kitchen</a>, then treat yourself to blooms at pretty <a aria-label="https://www.theflowerboutique.co.uk (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.theflowerboutique.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Flower Boutique</a>. <a aria-label="The Darryl Nantals Gallery  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://linton59.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Darryl Nantais Gallery</a> shows work by local and international artists (also the place to get a picture framed!). There’s a pharmacy, post office, library, a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Linton-Farmers-Market-Linton-Cambridge-100057595473242/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">farmers market</a> on the first Saturday of the month and a Co-Op on the high street for essentials.&nbsp;You don&#8217;t need to leave the village to look your best either with several hairdressers/ barbers and two beauty salons. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="672" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/studio-bartlow-1.jpg" alt="fitness studio pilates" class="wp-image-30467" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/studio-bartlow-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/studio-bartlow-1-800x538.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/studio-bartlow-1-400x269.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/studio-bartlow-1-781x525.jpg 781w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s a gorgeous boutique gym in nearby Bartlow – <a href="https://www.thestudiobartlow.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Studio Bartlow</a>, run by PT Jess. The Studio has affordable monthly packages and classes in everything from pilates and power yoga to outdoor bootcamps and wake up workouts. It&#8217;s a lovely community of like-minded fitness lovers in a dreamy plant and fairy-light filled studio. The studio runs cool creative workshops too, such as sketching and flower arranging. There&#8217;s a more traditional gym in the village itself called <a href="https://www.linton.fitness/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linton Fitness</a> as well as a fitness suite at <a href="https://lvc.org/sports-centre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linton Village College</a> if you want access to equipment for a nice cheap monthly fee. Finally, there&#8217;s a large doctors in the village as well as a dentist and a vets. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY </h2>



<p>Plenty of ways to make friends and get stuck into village life here with an annual <a href="https://www.lintonfestival.org/news/festival-dates-for-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Music Festival</a> and a biennial <a href="https://lintonbookfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Children&#8217;s Book Festival</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions-nbsp">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="507" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/05/Linton-Zoo-lion.png" alt="Linton zoo lion" class="wp-image-3657" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/05/Linton-Zoo-lion.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/05/Linton-Zoo-lion-150x76.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/05/Linton-Zoo-lion-300x152.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/05/Linton-Zoo-lion-720x365.png 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Linton Zoo</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://lintonzoo.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linton Zoo</a>, home to lions, zebra and lemurs, will go down well with the kids and focuses on conservation and education. <a aria-label="Chilford Hall’s  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chilfordhall.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chilford Hall</a> is one of the UK’s oldest vineyards with 17,000 vines spread over 18 acres plus a shop and wine tastings, too.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p><a href="https://saffronscreen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saffron Screen</a> is a not-for-profit cinema just down the road in Saffron Walden. You can catch both arthouse and mainstream screenings here. For live performances, head to <a href="https://www.saffronhall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saffron Hall</a>, an award-winning 740-seat concert hall, for international standard musical performances. You can let your creative juices flow at art and craft classes run by <a href="https://www.cambridgemakers.org/venue/cambridge-art-makers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cambridge Art Makers</a> in a studio space in the village.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices-nbsp">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Houses sold for an average price of £434,811 last year. Detacheds ring in at around £574,588, but you can get a semi for £403,611.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/BPTL-Cambs-3.png" alt="Property for sale in Linton Cambs" class="wp-image-46169" style="aspect-ratio:1.7761989342806395;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/BPTL-Cambs-3.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/BPTL-Cambs-3-800x533.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/BPTL-Cambs-3-1000x667.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/BPTL-Cambs-3-400x267.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Grade II-listed Mill House in a riverside setting, with a barn with consent to convert to residential accommodation. <a href="https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbcarscas250287" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £1.25m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>You&#8217;re really close to lovely Saffron Walden here (technically in Essex), which has a lot of childcare options including <a href="https://www.belldaynursery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bell Day Nursery</a> (Ofsted Outstanding), <a href="https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/crocus-saffron-walden-nursery-and-preschool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bright Horizons Nursery</a> (Ofsted Good), and <a href="https://www.montessorimeadows.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meadows Montessori Day Nursery</a> (Ofsted Outstanding). The nearest setting though is 30-place <a href="http://www.littlehands.co.uk/three-hills.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Hands &#8211; Linton &amp; Bartlow</a> – which is open from 8am until 6pm and rated Good by Ofsted at the last inspection. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools-nbsp">SCHOOLS&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Ofsted rates <a aria-label="Linton C of E Infant School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.lintoninfants.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linton C of E Infant School</a> Good. Handily, when it&#8217;s time to move school, <a aria-label="http://www.lvc.org/pages/index.php (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.lvc.org/pages/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Linton Village College</a> is a good state secondary with strong community links for 11 – 16 yrs. <a aria-label="Barnardiston Hall Prep School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.barnardiston-hall.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barnardiston Hall Prep School</a> (6 mths – 13 yrs) is a co-ed just over the border in Suffolk, while <a aria-label="Saffron Walden County High School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.swchs.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saffron Walden County High School</a> is Ofsted Outstanding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret-nbsp">BEST KEPT SECRET&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Follow a footpath from Linton up Rivey Hill – it’s one of the highest points in East Anglia and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views to put on Instagram #NewHome. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute-nbsp">COMMUTE&nbsp;</h2>



<p>If you work in Cambridge, it’s a 25 min drive along the A1307 (or a 50 min cycle). The M11 motorway is eight miles away at Duxford (junction 10) while the nearest station with direct links to London Liverpool Street is Audley End (11 miles away), which takes around an hour. Stansted Airport’s about a 40 min drive.&nbsp;</p>



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