this b&b in a georgian-style stone cottage lies 4 miles from the fitzwilliam museum and 5 miles from cambridge university botanic garden. featuring en suite or shared bathrooms, the 6 relaxed rooms come with warm decor feature complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. full english, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served in a casual dining room, and off-street parking is available. Heathrow Airport 1 hr 33
Mathematical Bridge (18 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. The Fitzwilliam Museum (16 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (17 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (17 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. King's College Chapel (18 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. IWM Duxford (20 min) WWI airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles, plus exhibits on warfare. Kettle's Yard (14 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Ely Cathedral (20 min) Gothic-style cathedral with an on-site glass museum, tower with 288 steps and a refectory cafe. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (16 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (15 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. Bridge of Sighs (15 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. University Museum Of Zoology (17 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Wren Library (15 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. The Backs (15 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Anglesey Abbey (10 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. |