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

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

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

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

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

Stylish retreat with own entrance and terrace. Big comfy bed, breakfast delivered by engaging hosts – afternoon tea and supper platters too

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

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

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

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

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

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

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