We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Cambridgeshire, UK. 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Ely, 30 km from University of Cambridge, The Old Hall Ely features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from The Apex. The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV with satellite channels. The rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At The Old Hall Ely you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Ickworth House is 41 km from the accommodation, while Ely Cathedral is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 74 km from The Old Hall Ely.Show full description
Fantastic period property with beautiful grounds and views over towards Ely cathedral. This might be the most beautiful, elegant and relaxing small luxury hotel in Cambridgeshire. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. It is very popular among couples travelling to Cambridgeshire.
Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. In a Grade II Listed building, Hotel du Vin Cambridge has luxurious boutique rooms with monsoon showers and Egyptian linen. Cambridge city centre is a 5-minute walk away. The French bistro at Hotel Du Vin serves a modern menu of European cuisine and houses an open-plan style kitchen. Set in cosy cellar rooms, the bar at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro serves a range of fine wines, champagne and cocktails.Show full description
Stylish hotel with great Bistro in the heart of Cambridge. The rooms are comfortable and cozy with incredible bath space - luxurious L'occitane toiletries, a monsoon shower, and a heated floor! Choose Signature Suite and you can enjoy two golden baths and a very large bed.
Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Riverside Inn Guest House offers accommodation in Ely, offering views of the river. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. Free parking is nearby, subject to availability. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ely Cathedral is 800 metres from Riverside Inn Guest House. Ely railway station is 450 metres from the property, while the nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 70 km away. Cambridge is 25 km from the Guest House.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Good breakfast. This 17th century coaching house is set in the quaint village of Stilton. With a history dating back to the 1500s, it offers charming accommodation with a stylish restaurant, bistro and cosy bar. Built around the old courtyard, rooms at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire are individually furnished and include Sky TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. A full English breakfast is served and guests can enjoy locally sourced, seasonal cuisine in The Galleried Restaurant. Traditional British and international flavours are offered in The Bistro and The Village Bar. Renowned as the birthplace of stilton cheese, the village is steeped in history. Dick Turpin, the famous 18th century highwayman, is even said to have lodged at The Bell Inn. The property has free parking and good access to the A1. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Peterborough and 45 minutes’ drive from Cambridge.Show full description
Historic fabulous old Inn with tastefully updated spacious rooms and excellent food choices. The rooms are incredibly comfortable with amazing amenities: plenty of toiletries, tea/coffee-making facilities, and lovely touches such as a luxury chocolate bar. WOW!
Elegant. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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
Brilliant hotel with amazing SPA facilities and stylish rooms. Love the interior of the hotel and the gardens. If you want to have a special experience during your vacation, we highly recommend to book the hotel's classic Bentley tour of Cambridge which is FREE for guests.
Elegant. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. University Arms, Cambridge, offers 192 rooms and suites, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard. Conveniently situated in the Cambridge City Centre district, this hotel is situated 300 metres from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar, or brasserie, Parker's Tavern. All the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. The daily breakfast offers continental, buffet or à la carte options. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide advice on what to do in the area. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 500 metres from University Arms, Autograph Collection, while St Catharine's College is a 6-minute walk away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from the property.Show full description
Elegant property with incredible style. Beautifully designed and decorated rooms with bathtubs. Amazing restaurant with perfect food and wine menu, wine varied with a mix of affordable wine by the glass and classier options to suit most tastes. Everything for the first-class stay!
Stylish. Beautiful. Great interior design.Opened March 2021. Set in Cambridge, 1.9 km from University of Cambridge, The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a sun terrace and an indoor pool. The units will provide guests with a toaster. The hotel offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. At The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton you will find a restaurant serving British and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Audley End House is 28 km from The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton, while The Apex is 46 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 48 km from the hotel.Show full description
Beautiful, tastefully furnished hotel - modern but with a classical feel. The rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and lovely facilities, including an excellent coffee machine.
Opened April 2021. Situated 6.6 km from University of Cambridge, Novotel Cambridge North offers 4-star accommodation in Cambridge and features a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available each morning at the property. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, French, Hungarian and Italian. Audley End House is 36 km from the hotel, while The Apex is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 60 km from Novotel Cambridge North.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Set in the picturesque market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a delightful 18th Century Coaching Inn steeped in charm and history. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Cambridge. The property offers free WiFi in its public areas, a lively bar and restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire are complimented with a simple décor. Each room offers an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. The hotel offers a full English breakfast each morning as well as varied menu of freshly prepared food for lunch and dinner. Local seasonal produce is used where possible. There is also a large selection of wines, spirits, draught beers and local real ales. The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a 40-minute drive away from Newmarket and Ely, with its magnificent cathedral and town. The hotel is close to the A14 making is easily accessible.Show full description
Charming. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Situated in Duxford, 12 km from Audley End House, The Lodge Duxford features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. University of Cambridge is 16 km from The Lodge Duxford, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Marvellous hotel with fabulous ambiance and excellent courtyard for outdoor dining. Great facilities in the really tastefully decorated rooms. Deck Chairs available on the lawn area - such a nice touch!
Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Clayton Hotel Cambridge is situated in the vibrant new city quarter of Cambridge, 1-minute walk from the railway station and 1 mile from the city centre. Clayton Hotel Cambridge boasts a double height lobby area with a feature staircase, leading to a library on the first floor. The hotel has 160 bedrooms individually designed with sumptuous King Koil beds, dark wooden headboards, colourful patterned soft furnishings and marble bathrooms. Free WiFi is available at this hotel. Clayton Hotel Cambridge has a brasserie-style restaurant, which serves locally sourced seasonal dishes in an informal style. The horse-shoe shaped bar offers classic cocktails. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning. Botanic Garden Cambridge is a 3-minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, while Cambridge Corn Exchange is 0.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 21.7 miles from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, easily accessible by train.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. The Waterfront Hotel, Spa & Golf is located just off the A1 road, midway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes. It offers free Wi-Fi, good food, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, leisure facilities, spa and ample free parking. With its delightful lakeside setting, the hotel offers modern bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Good food is prepared by expert chefs at The Gravel Pit Brasserie and Bar, with scenic views across the lake. The Y Spa is available for an additional cost and boasts an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, mist showers, relax areas and water beds. It is advised to pre-book the Spa facilities. Guests have complimentary use of the onsite Health & Leisure Club facilities, operated by 1Life.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Graduate Cambridge has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Cambridge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at Graduate Cambridge are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The accommodation offers a la carte English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for cycling at Graduate Cambridge. Popular points of interest near the hotel include University of Cambridge, St Catharine's College and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 5 km from Cambridge Hotel City Centre on the.Show full description
Great location. Good breakfast. Hilton Cambridge is located 600 metres from the city centre, with many of the city's attractions, shopping areas, cobbled streets, architecture, the River Cam and historic colleges within walking distance. All 198 of the contemporary air-conditioned rooms and suites at Hilton Cambridge offer a full Sky satellite HD TV service, and free WiFi is streamed throughout the hotel. Together with a self-contained conference and event facilities, guests of the 4-star Cambridge Hotel also benefit from on-site Valet car parking, and exclusive use of a gymnasium. This modern hotel is a 5 minutes' walk from Kings College, Cambridge Corn Exchange and the bus station. A 10-minute walk takes guests to riverside parks and pubs. Guests can enjoy seasonal British dishes in the The Bull & Bass Restaurant.The Bar and Lounge offers an extensive wine, spirit and cocktail menu as well as Afternoon Tea. For those seeking more of a casual dining experience, the Hilton Cambridge offers lighter bites and snacks in the lounge.Show full description
Crown Lodge Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Wisbech. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Crown Lodge Hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At Crown Lodge Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wisbech, like fishing, canoeing and cycling. Houghton Hall is 48 km from Crown Lodge Hotel, while WWT Welney is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 80 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Cosy rooms.Opened August 2021. Set in Cambridge, 5.5 km from University of Cambridge, Hyatt Centric Cambridge offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can make use of a bar. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The reception at Hyatt Centric Cambridge can provide tips on the area. Audley End House is 28 km from the accommodation, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 46 km from Hyatt Centric Cambridge.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Newly opened, December 2023. Situated in Peterborough with Peterborough Cathedral nearby, Newark House Premium Apartments by DH ApartHotels features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 12 km from Longthorpe Tower, 22 km from Fotheringhay Castle and 23 km from Burghley House. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. At the aparthotel, each unit includes bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 97 km from the aparthotel.Show full description
Great value. The Elm Tree Inn is located in Wisbech, just 2 minutes’ off the A47 and A1101 roads. This hotel offers en suite accommodation, a relaxing beer garden and free WiFi in public areas. Free private parking is possible on site. All the rooms at The Elm Tree Inn feature a plasma TV, tea/coffee making facilities and access to a private terrace. Free toiletries are available in the en suite bathrooms. Guests can unwind with a drink in the bar, stocked with a large selection of draught and bottled beers and lagers, as well as wines, spirits and soft drinks. The restaurant serves meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Special dietary requirements can be catered for prior request. The property is only 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Wisbech, and 23 minutes’ drive from King’s Lynn.Show full description
Great value. This modern AA 4-star hotel has a gym, a spa and an indoor pool, just 5 minutes from Peterborough city centre. There is free private parking. The superb leisure centre is one of the best equipped in the area and is available free of charge to guests. There is a sauna, hot tub and steam room. This Holiday Inn offers air-conditioned bedrooms with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. The refurbished bar and restaurant offers fine dining in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Holiday Inn Peterborough West stands opposite an 18-hole golf course and is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland. It is an ideal base to visit some of this country's finest stately homes including Burghley, Sandringham and Althorp.Show full description
Boasting excellent transport links, this contemporary-style 4-star hotel is set on the outskirts of Huntingdon, just minutes away from the A14, linking to the M11 southbound and the A1(M) north. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon offers a range of modern facilities throughout its guest rooms, conference rooms and lobby. It also features an indoor pool and fully-equipped gym. A breakfast buffet is available for guests on a breakfast inclusive rate and room service is available at a surcharge. Market Kitchen restaurant offers a menu including superfood salads, pasta dishes, gourmet burgers, artisan meats and desserts. Guests can relax and enjoy cocktails and craft beers, along with shareable plates and light snacks, in Market Kitchen Bar and Lounge. Located in Cambridgeshire, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon provides an ideal base from which to explore the University City of Cambridge and the notorious racing town of Newmarket.Show full description
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