Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AQ, United Kingdom
#19 of 37 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1534 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 4, 2024
Yiannakis
United KingdomMy only gripe was the bathroom in room 84. It was tired and a little shabby and the 'hot' water taps were not quite hot enough.
What a terrific setting! The main building is a magnificent architectural structure with an expanse of beautifully manicured grounds. There are also pockets of secluded seating and garden spaces. Excellent!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Sandra
New ZealandShower didn't work. No hot water and drain was blocked. We didn't get a chance to report it. I should have chosen a twin room. The double was pushed against the wall.
Beautiful grounds and buildings. Close to Madingley Park and Ride to catch the bus into Cambridge. An hour from Stansted Airport.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomBeautiful building and grounds. Friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Tom
United KingdomRoom furnishings plain. No hot water first thing (boiler issue)
Fabulous location, gardens, parkland, breakfast, staying in a castle!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Caroline
New ZealandIf you had wanted to heat the room a bit, this was not an option as controlled elsewhere. Also if you are paying for a day’s accommodation, we think a book-in time of 4pm is not muchi of a day.
The countrified setting, the beautiful garden, a good beakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Jacob
NetherlandsBathroom had some mildew, water pressure was low. Wi-Fi was either perfect of couldn’t connect to the network.
Friendly helpful staff, nice building and surroundings.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomRooms need updating.
There is nothing to dislike, except the rooms are dated, although spotlessly clean as are all common areas. The garden is beautiful and many rooms have views of the garden topiary and surrounding countryside. #Breakfast - good range of cereals, fresh fruit, hot buffet, unlimited tea/coffee on the help yourself table - all eaten on large refectory tables.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Helena
United KingdomNo smart TV, signal wasn't great.
Views stunning. Food delicious. The choices were great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Seddon
United KingdomShame the bar evening meals are limited as great setting to eat
Excellent breakfast in the morning and beautiful gardens
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Gary
United KingdomRoom was a bit tired
The gardens and the area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Bettina
United KingdomWiFi in the room was shockingly slow, so much so that the TV even did not work. Cooked items/plates on breakfast buffet could have been hotter.
Gorgeous building, beautiful surroundings and comfortable room. We enjoyed a dinner, not too much choice, but tasty, breakfast plentiful and lots of choice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Alan
United KingdomBreakfast was a good but not exceptional buffet arrangement.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Simon
United KingdomComfortable room, good breakfast, splendid Elizabethan architecture and lovely gardens.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Kenny
United KingdomRoom. Very tiny for 2 adults. We booked a double and it was so small we were on top of each other getting dressed. Bed was uncomfortable and pillows hard. Bathroom had mold and smelt unpleasantly of antiseptic.
Location, surroundings, parking, building
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomThe rain on A14 on way home but that wasn't anything you could do about !!!
Amazing architecture of Madingley Hall The room was very good with a very good wet room .Location good for us at the end of our holiday.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Spencer
United KingdomThe room was a bit 'tired' with frayed carpet and cracked tiles in the bathroom.
Lovely location and excellent for a quick trip into Cambridge. The walled garden was really beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Rhona
United KingdomVery limited bar snacks if you’re vegetarian
Beautiful location Clean with large rooms Professional and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful location and grounds
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Michael
United KingdomAccess to wifi troublesome, but sorted out by reception staff
Nice sized room in very pleasant surroundings.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Wildoat
United KingdomAll OK
Location and grounds excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Timothy
United Kingdomshower was a difficulty
setting
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Jerry
United KingdomShower power was weak
The setting , the terrace bar and the breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Adrian
United KingdomWifi didn't work ie couldn't log in had to every 10 minutes......was reason for chosing ...staff knew but didn't tell until I told them when checking out. Breakfast limited choices ie just scrambled no other even fried eggs, porridge as oats in pots! but far worse overcooked cardboard bacon!!!ugh
Small single room acceptable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomThe shower did not work very well but everything else was excellent
A fabulous place to stay with beautiful gardens and lovely comfortable room.
Stayed in May 2024
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