Home to one of the world’s greatest seats of learning, Cambridge is an historic English city brimming with a host of hidden gems. Just 50 miles northeast of London, it can be reached in around 30 minutes by train.
After taking in the splendour of the King’s College Chapel, being amazed by the treasures housed in the Fiztwilliam Museum, or enjoying the changing views from a punt on the River Cam, visitors can retire to one of our handpicked bed and breakfasts. From a stay in former police station and magistrates court to one of the oldest inns in England, we think that our selection will entice even the most discerning of folk.
First established in 1437, Christ’s College moved to its present site and was re-founded in 1505 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII. An oasis of calm in the heart of the city, it now offers adults only accommodation in one of the most historic buildings in the UK.
Considered by many to be the oldest inn in England, the Old Ferry Boat dates from Anglo-Saxon times. Enjoying a beautiful location overlooking the River Great Ouse, it offers seven cosy bedrooms, a traditional bar and a spacious, relaxing restaurant, serving hearty fare.
A former coaching inn constructed in the 17th century, the Crown & Punchbowl nestles in the village of Horningsea, just 3 miles from the centre of Cambridge. Offering five delightful, double en suite rooms, the restaurant serves a modern British & European menu.
Just a stone’s throw away from central Cambridge, this grand period building offers all the charm you’d expect of a historic country home. With elegant en suite bedrooms on the inside, and a seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool set among two acres of beautiful gardens.
Occupying a quiet rural location but within walking distance of a range of leisure facilities, this family run b&b offers five en suite rooms, plus an apartment. The property sits adjacent to the Lakeside Lodge Centre which boasts golf courses, tenpin bowling and a restaurant.
The White Hart Inn, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5BZ.
Enjoying a prominent location in the picturesque village of Fulbourn, this traditional coaching inn lies just 4 miles from Cambridge city centre. With its traditional and relaxed atmosphere, the White Hart boasts an excellent family-friendly restaurant.
Set in the heart of the pretty conservation village of Hinxton, this award winning pub restaurant offers 8 guest rooms; all double en-suite, designed and equipped to exacting standards. Convenient for Cambridge University and Duxford Imperial War Museum.