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The rooms in the inn are fitted with a coffee machine. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Crown & Punchbowl, all rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Modern room, clean, all the facilities needed (air conditioning, coffee machine). Having an independent entrance from the pub was very useful as we arrived back late the second night Good food and friendly staff

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9
Superb
966 reviews
Price from
£90.25
per night

With free private parking on site, The Lord Byron Inn is 5 minutes' drive from the M11. The historical village of Grantchester is a mile from the building, and Addenbrooke's Hospital is just over 5 minutes’ drive away.

Excellent location, just 4km from Cambridge and 15' walk to Grantchester meadows, with free parking. The rooms are separate from the pub, comfortable and quiet. Food at the pub is great, and the people polite and very friendly.

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8.1
Very good
2,083 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Located in Cambridge and within 20 km of University of Cambridge, Golden Ball Hotel features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 40 km from Audley End House, 18 km from St John's College and 20 km from St Catharine's College. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 20 km from the inn.

Great location Owners were very hospitable and welcoming

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8.6
Fabulous
193 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk and a TV.

Cambridge is 5 km from MJPatTheShepherds, while Bury Saint Edmunds is 45 km away. Newmarket Racecourses is 17.7 km away from the property. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 1.7 km from the inn.

Although we had a change of plans and made separate bookings for consecutive days of stay, the host had been very helpful in arranging the rooms. The rooms appeared recently renovated and are tidy and cosy (but perhaps an extra chair can add to the convenience?). Bathroom facilities are good. I could not remember whether WIFI is free, however, there is free Netflix and internet in the entertainment bundle. Parking is just outside the rooms, but if the vehicle is large it will take some skills to manoeuvre. Breakfast: English breakfast with orange juice, chocolate pastry, and coffee/tea. We mostly just spent the nights there and did not hang around long enough to explore the rest of the compound.

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8.6
Fabulous
323 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Located in Cambridge and with University of Cambridge reachable within 8.2 km, The Red Lion provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 34 km from Audley End House, 48 km from The Apex and 50 km from Ickworth House. St John's College is 6.8 km away and King's College is 8.1 km from the inn.

It was a newly renovated unit of 4 rooms at the back of the property. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated.

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8.4
Very good
272 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

The Earl of Derby offers en suite rooms and is just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station. With free parking the Earl is 400 metres from the Botanic Gardens. Sky Sports is available in the bar and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.

It was close by lots of things in the city and stores!

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7.6
Good
1,074 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

The Waterman is situated 2 minutes’ walk from the River Cam, and half a mile from the historical city centre of Cambridge. This traditional Cambridge pub features an on-site restaurant.

All rooms have complimentary WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities, Smart TVs, Roberts digital radios and en-suite shower rooms.

What a great valued place to stay. Room is very comfortable, clean and very good standard. Good location to get into city centre within 5 mins walk. Pub is also very good. Staff very friendly. Will definitely stay again.

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7.9
Good
788 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

The Red Lion Hotel dates back to the 13th century and features wooden beams hand-carved by Carmelite monks. The inn is situated in Whittlesford Bridge, just 2 miles from Duxford, and offers elegant rooms with Hypnos beds.

Amazing stay all staff were lovely warm friendly & welcoming, The room was clean and had what you needed it was very quiet . The barman on Saturday evening was brilliant and really chatty he made us feel very welcome 😁 Breakfast was incredible such a wide variety of choices from a full English to continental, fruit , cereal & yogurt & the chef was so helpful very happy to cook anything you requested . Would highly recommend & will definitely be staying again soon ♥️ xx

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7.1
Good
101 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Situated in Cambridge and with Audley End House reachable within 17 km, The Old Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 23 km from University of Cambridge, 25 km from Hedingham Castle and 30 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. Freeport Braintree is 38 km from the inn.

Good continental breakfast included. Very helpful friendly staff, faultless.

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7.6
Good
27 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Set in Little Wilbraham, 12 km from University of Cambridge, The Hole In The Wall offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 35 km from The Apex, 37 km from Ickworth House and 45 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Audley End House.

Guests at the inn can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

It's such a beautiful old authentic hotel, very tastefully decorated. Lovely friendly staff and amazing food. There was plenty of free off-street parking. I wish we could have stayed longer here. Don't hesitate to book this quaint hotel with loads of character.

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8.7
Fabulous
253 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

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    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
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     · 2,600 reviews
    Waitress at dinner was very attentive
    Geoff
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 966 reviews
    Had dinner in the restaurant which was very nice. Good choices on the menu
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £147.25
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,573 reviews
    Very good continental breakfast included in room rate. Good dinner. Lovely surroundings. OVERALL VERY COMFORTABLE
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £138
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    A basic room with TV, bar fridge and ensuit bathroom. Everything you need for a comfortable night's sleep. Superbly clean. Staff was very willing to store our bags before check in. Theres a bus stop 2 mins walk from the guest house that can take you to the station and center of Cambridge.
    Amba
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews
    The food was excellent - we had dinner and breakfast
    Rowena
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,508 reviews
    Room, dinner in the Tavern but the service from the staff was exceptional.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,083 reviews
    Excellent location for visiting Cambridge and for walking down to the river at Granchester. Historic inn with charm. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable room in modern annex and excellent food served in the inn. The staff were most helpful I throughout.
    Geoffrey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £138
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    The room was super clean! I've stayed in quite a few guest houses across the UK, and this was definitely a winner in terms of cleanliness, its hosts obviously do a great job maintaining the premises. And it was really cosy!
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,660 reviews
    Affordable, simple accommodation in convenient location near the train station, parking available. Very friendly and helpful innkeeper.
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,508 reviews
    Excellent location, friendly and professional staff. Dinner in the Parkers Tavern was excellent & staff there very good.
    Deirdre
    Young couple

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