A thatched gastropub, a peaceful bolthole, with comfortable rooms in the annexe. After a very tasty dinner, get cosy by the log fire

Nicely-priced country inn with lots of character and good bedrooms. Follow the river up to Fotheringhay or stay put for a lazy lunch

Characterful village pub with a popular bar and plentiful scrubbed tables. Seasonal food, excellent ales, and crisp bedrooms to boot

Deliciously pampering townhouse with stunning bedrooms and tip-top breakfast. Perfectly placed for punting, shopping, cafés, universities

Experience Cambridge life in student rooms during student vacations: historic buildings, gardens, chapels, gyms. Great fun!

Overlooking Grantchester Meadows, this impossibly pretty pub serves home-cooked fare with a warm welcome, two new and neat bedrooms upstairs

Heritage and luxury combine in a secluded setting near Oundle. The three Estate houses are an excellent venue for big celebrations

A buzzing hotel, close to Cambridge, that’s popular with locals and travellers alike - great rooms, excellent food and fabulous wines wait

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out

Good local ales in a beamed bar, eclectic menus, a secluded garden with church views, and new-build rooms with a fresh, contemporary feel

Friendly pub in rural village near Cambridge with strong community feel, great local food, garden, snug room and fresh, pretty bedrooms

Tranquil suites filled with antiques and charm sit above Rachel & George’s award-winning tearoom. A pretty little city well worth a visit

Find interesting maps and paintings, delicious gardens, mulberries for breakfast, and kind thoughtful Judith, a fund of local knowledge