We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Cambridge, UK. We have also included accommodation in apartments, historic buildings, holiday homes, villas, guest houses, romantic hotels, country houses and chalets. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Chalet.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. Situated 11 km from University of Cambridge, Waterside Lodges Cambridge offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. A hot tub is available for guests. The chalet also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The chalet provides guests with a terrace, lake views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area and later warm themselves up in their unit's fireplace. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cambridge, like fishing. Audley End House is 40 km from Waterside Lodges Cambridge, while The Apex is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This family-run accommodation near Cambridge offers cozy lodges with two bedrooms. The standout feature is a hot tub, perfect for a luxurious and relaxing experience. Guests can also enjoy free private parking, a terrace with beautiful lake views, and a peaceful environment.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great value. Popular among couples. Offering a terrace and access to the large garden, Crafts Hill Barn is set close to Cambridge. Free parking is available on-site. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a seating area and Bluetooth speaker. You will find a coffee machine, kettle, toaster and fridge in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Continental breakfast is provided daily in your room. It includes homemade bread, granola and muffins, fresh fruit and juice. At weekends a variety of home-cooked hot breakfast options are available for an additional cost, as well as a selection of deli platters to enjoy in the room. Cambridge is a 10 minute drive away. Duxford, Ely and Newmarket can all be reached within a 30-minute drive.The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 42 km from Crafts Hill Barn.Show full description
Crafts Hill Barn is a distinctive and delightful bed and breakfast. It provides various accommodation choices, each with its own unique style. The property is situated on a spacious land with a pond and paddock, creating a serene atmosphere.
Country House.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among women. Cambridge Country Cottages in Cambridge provides adults-only accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can access the country house via private entrance. The country house provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and minibar are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the country house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cambridge, like cycling. University of Cambridge is 9.4 km from Cambridge Country Cottages, while Audley End House is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This charming accommodation in the peaceful countryside offers cozy cottages with a country-chic style. The cottages are beautifully renovated and have wood-burner stoves for warmth and comfort.
Historic property. Great value. West Court at Jesus College (part of the University of Cambridge) offers a collection of contemporary and traditional bedrooms located in the centre of Cambridge. Opened in 2017, bedrooms are attractively furnished with floor to ceiling windows, some with balconies and city views. West Court- Jesus College is walking distance to all major sites including museums, churches, theatres, and the city’s ancient and beautiful Colleges. Established between 1496 and 1516 on the site of the twelfth-century Benedictine nunnery. They feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, complimentary refreshments, desk and chair, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A continental breakfast with a hot daily option is available. The nearest train station is Cambridge Central Railway Station, 2.2 km away and the nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 37 km from the hotel. During your stay, you are welcome to look around Jesus College. The original buildings include a huge church, now known as the College chapel, where visitors are welcome to look round and attend services such as Evensong. These historic buildings remain at the College’s centre, and beyond them there are 24 acres of sports fields and gardens making for a tranquil oasis in the centre of Cambridge.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most HISTORIC hotel in Cambridge.
Guest House.Elegant. Great value. Popular among women. Just 500 metres from the River Cam, Worth House is 15 minutes’ walk from Cambridge centre. The guesthouse has free WiFi, award-winning cooked breakfasts and free parking. Set in a Victorian villa, the individual bedrooms at Worth Guest House each have a large private bathroom and 26-inch flat-screen TV. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities with fresh milk and cookies. Delicious full English breakfasts are freshly prepared each morning, and served in the stylish dining room. Light continental options and vegetarian breakfasts also available. Worth House is just 10 minutes’ walk from The Grafton Shopping Centre. The historical old town and Cambridge University Colleges can be reached in 15 minutes’ walk, and Kettle’s Yard Gallery is just a mile away.Show full description
Apartment.Cool. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Set in Cambridge, in a historic building, 11 km from University of Cambridge, The Grapevine Studio is an apartment with a garden and terrace. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Audley End House. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cambridge, like cycling. The Apex is 48 km from The Grapevine Studio, while Ickworth House is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Boasting quiet street views, Harry's bed and breakfast offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 1.9 km from University of Cambridge. This bed and breakfast provides accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from Audley End House. With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast features a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at Harry's bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cambridge, like cycling and hiking. The Apex is 46 km from the accommodation, while Ickworth House is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted, 48 km from Harry's bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Great location. Lovely Central Cambridge Home, a property with a garden, is set in Cambridge, 26 km from Audley End House, 44 km from The Apex, as well as 46 km from Ickworth House. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.7 km from University of Cambridge. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 47 km from Lovely Central Cambridge Home, while Hedingham Castle is 48 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest, most creative and lively holiday homes in Cambridge! AMAZING.
Apartment.Lovely interior design. A thoughtfully crafted two-story townhouses features beautifully designed modern living and dining spaces with a full kitchen and an outdoor terrace that will ensure you feel like a Fellow - both inspired and completely at home. Upstairs, you will find three spacious, comfortable, and stylish bedrooms featuring deluxe king size beds and en-suite bathrooms. A terrace can be found at the apartment. 1 allocated parking with dedicated EV charging and just a short drive from the town centre and a 10 min walk to Jesus Green. The Fellows Mews Town Houses are perfectly situated for either the business or leisure travellers’ requirements. Cambridge is 1.3 km from The Fellows House Mews, while Peterborough is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Overlooking the famous Parker's Piece, this 4-star Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic centre of Cambridge. Refurbished to a high standard, the hotel offers free high-speed WiFi and on site parking at an additional fee. Free bike hire is available at this property. The spacious bedrooms each have an QR codes installed with a valet system, so that guests can make any service request or room service order at the touch of a button. Other facilities in each room include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. All rooms feature a work desk and a cosy seating area, and each has a private contemporary bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy fresh British cuisine and locally sourced produce in the Terrace Restaurant. A continental as well as freshly cooked to order breakfast are served, alongside afternoon teas, lunches, bar snacks and evening sumptuous dinners. Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Cambridge University Colleges, Gonville Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge Rail Station. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is half a mile away.Show full description
One of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Cambridge. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Apartment.Historic. Superb interior design. The Midsummer Common - Modern & Spacious 2BDR House with Garden is situated in the Cambridge City Centre district of Cambridge, 27 km from Audley End House, 44 km from The Apex and 46 km from Ickworth House. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The spacious apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is 1.3 km from University of Cambridge, and within 600 metres of the city centre. The accommodation is non-smoking. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 48 km from The Midsummer Common - Modern & Spacious 2BDR House with Garden, while Hedingham Castle is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartments in Cambridge.
Apartment. Ideally situated in the centre of Cambridge, Luxury Boutique Apartment - Amazing City Location is a recently renovated apartment, providing free WiFi and private parking. The apartment, set in a building dating from 2002, is 25 km from Audley End House and 44 km from The Apex. The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from University of Cambridge. Ickworth House is 46 km from the apartment, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 47 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 44 km from Luxury Boutique Apartment - Amazing City Location.Show full description
Holiday Home. 2 Bedroom City Centre Townhouse - with Parking features a balcony and is set in Cambridge, within just 700 metres of University of Cambridge and 300 metres of St John's College. The property, housed in a building dating from 1996, is less than 1 km from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and 1.9 km from Botanic Garden Cambridge. The property offers garage parking for a small to medium sized car. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Cambridge Corn Exchange, King's College and St Catharine's College. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 4 km from 2 Bedroom City Centre Townhouse - with Parking.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great location. Set just 24 km from Audley End House, Great Northern Road Apartment offers accommodation in Cambridge with access to free bikes, a terrace, as well as a lift. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 46 km from The Apex. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and University of Cambridge is 2 km away. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 46 km from the apartment, while Hedingham Castle is 46 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from Great Northern Road Apartment.Show full description
Apartment. Set 25 km from Audley End House, 45 km from The Apex and 46 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, Off Mill Rd - Modern Studio & Prime City Location offers accommodation situated in Cambridge. The property is around 47 km from Hedingham Castle, 47 km from Ickworth House and 49 km from Knebworth House. With free WiFi, this apartment provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Cambridge Train Station is 600 metres from the apartment, while Botanic Garden Cambridge is less than 1 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from University of Cambridge. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from Off Mill Rd - Modern Studio & Prime City Location.Show full description
Located in Cambridge, within 1.4 km of University of Cambridge and 27 km of Audley End House, Selwyn College, Cambridge provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 47 km from The Apex, 48 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 48 km from Hedingham Castle. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Staff at the student accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Ickworth House is 49 km from Selwyn College, Cambridge, while St Catharine's College is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Romsey Terrace-3 Bedroom House with parking is situated in Cambridge, 25 km from Audley End House, 44 km from The Apex, and 46 km from Ickworth House. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from University of Cambridge. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Hedingham Castle is 47 km from Romsey Terrace-3 Bedroom House with parking, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 47 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Located 24 km from Audley End House, 45 km from The Apex and 46 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, 5 bed Central Cambridge House provides accommodation situated in Cambridge. The property is around 46 km from Hedingham Castle, 47 km from Ickworth House and 49 km from Knebworth House. The apartment is composed of 5 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. Botanic Garden Cambridge is 500 metres from the apartment, while Cambridge Train Station is 800 metres away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and University of Cambridge is 1.8 km away. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from 5 bed Central Cambridge House.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, WELL LOCATED 3-Bed HOME WITH PARKING can be found in Cambridge, close to St John's College and 3.9 km from University of Cambridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Audley End House. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The Apex is 47 km from the holiday home, while Ickworth House is 49 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 49 km from WELL LOCATED 3-Bed HOME WITH PARKING.Show full description
Apartment. Offering lake views, Luxury City Centre Apartment - Stunning Water View is an accommodation located in Cambridge, 28 km from Audley End House and 46 km from The Apex. It is situated 48 km from Hedingham Castle and features a lift. With free WiFi, this apartment provides a cable TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is 1.2 km from University of Cambridge, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. The accommodation is non-smoking. Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 48 km from the apartment, while Ickworth House is 48 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 45 km from Luxury City Centre Apartment - Stunning Water View.Show full description
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