# John Clare Cottage, Helpston β€” Reviews & Visitor Info > John Clare Cottage, listed under Historic Houses & Gardens, near Helpston. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/helpston/attractions/john-clare-cottage (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # John Clare Cottage Peterborough [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11490888095114965238&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Andrew Burrell](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107687838102651273827) Google's listing for this attraction is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate β€” please confirm directly before travelling. **In short:** John Clare Cottage is a museum in Helpston, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 144 Google reviews. Details checked 2 November 2026 Β· source: Google Places John Clare Cottage, listed under Historic Houses & Gardens, near Helpston. ## About John Clare Cottage John Clare Cottage is the former home of the Romantic poet, located in Helpston near Peterborough. The cottage contains exhibits about Clare's life and work, supported by an audio guide. A small cafe serves homemade cakes and sandwiches in a pleasant setting, and the property includes a cottage garden. Toilets are available on site. The cottage is suitable for children. ## What's nearby - The Bluebell Inn next door - Premier next door - Helpston Village Stores and Post Office next door - St Botolph's Church, Helpston - John Clare's Church 250m away - John Clare Primary School 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities 🍴 Dine-in ## What visitors say [Pamela Aldous](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111346288844687771000/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… We stopped off here on our way home after a night in Bedford. It was lovely. Very reasonably priced we thought with an audio tour included. We were asked if we'd like an audio tour of the village, this was also included. Its a very interesting museum and I will certainly recommend to friends Β· via Google [Mike Sweeting](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112869236119288386726/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Cafe can be visited separately. Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Free access to the cotrage garden and benches. Museum occupies the original cottage. Its hard to rate the nuseum for the ordinary visitor. My wife and I gave relevant degrees and were familiar with Clare's work. I have a PhD in poetry. We gained a real insight into Clare the man through our visits, but others may find the entrance fee a bit steep, especially in these days of Wikepedia. Not a family day out destination. Β· via Google [Sue Dennis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116859258246148347221/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… What a gem of a place to visit. We cannot believe we haven’t been before! Beautiful cottage and garden with a very interesting story to tell. The ladies in the Tea Room were delightful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Our sandwiches were delicious! Highly recommend visiting and we will definitely return. Β· via Google [Robin Croxon](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115033072060159627082/reviews) β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Very fascinating attraction and informative BUT. They fell down on having the disabled emergency exit door locked and no direction in one of the rooms to where an emergency exit was. A disabled person would only be able to look around downstairs and not look upstairs which is a shame. I know the local Fire officer has been contacted re this, so just be warned Β· via Google Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating insight into John Clare's life and work, with many highlighting the excellent audio guide and well-explained exhibits. They also mention the delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches available in the cafe, which has a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices, especially with the included audio tour, and the charming cottage garden. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (144 reviews) **Prices from** Β£8 **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Helpston [More attractions in Helpston](https://staycation.co.uk/helpston/attractions) β˜… 4.8 (144 reviews) From Β£8 [Book tickets β€” from Β£8](https://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=39211274613&a=35498&m=86769) on Lovetovisit β€” affiliate link [Visit official website](http://www.clarecottage.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Helpston **Plus Code** 9C4XJMM4+G5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Helpston Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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