The Wheatsheaf

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian inn near Newmarket Racecourse

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Meeting facility
Front of property
Reception
Classic Twin Room
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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45 Chapel Street, Exning, Newmarket, England, CB8 7HA
  • Place, National Horseracing Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Burwell House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Newmarket Racecourse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Newmarket

In Newmarket .You'll find National Horseracing Museum and Newmarket Racecourse within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Burwell House and National Stud are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • National Horseracing Museum - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Burwell House - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • National Stud - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Anglesey Abbey - 11 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Newmarket Station - 14 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Wheatsheaf

3-star Victorian inn near Newmarket Racecourse
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Wheatsheaf also features barbecue grills, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Newmarket inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wheatsheaf offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers. 50-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Newmarket inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wheatsheaf to the airport?

The Wheatsheaf is 12.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wheatsheaf?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wheatsheaf on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $165, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Wheatsheaf have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wheatsheaf.

Does The Wheatsheaf offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Wheatsheaf, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Wheatsheaf?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Wheatsheaf?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Wheatsheaf?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Wheatsheaf have a pool?

The Wheatsheaf does not have a pool.

Does The Wheatsheaf have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Wheatsheaf have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Wheatsheaf to downtown Newmarket?

The Wheatsheaf is 0.9 mi away from Exning.

The Wheatsheaf Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

j

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, toilet wouldn’t fill for the first day, music made the room vibrate till 11.30pm. Not a a complaint, some people might like that, so just saying. Won’t be returning myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025