suites add living areas. set across a 17th-century country house and a stable on 12 acres of grounds, this polished hotel is 3 miles from the gothic king's college chapel. other amenities include landscaped gardens with walking trails, as well as a ballroom. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. some rooms feature antique furniture, 4-poster beds, fireplaces and/or claw-foot tubs. parking is free, as is self-serve continental breakfast. located in the main building or the stable annexe, the individually decorated rooms offer flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Heathrow Airport 1 hr 25
University Museum Of Zoology (8 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Bridge of Sighs (11 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. Mathematical Bridge (8 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (8 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. The Fitzwilliam Museum (7 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (9 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. Kettle's Yard (11 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (5 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. IWM Duxford (13 min) WWI airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles, plus exhibits on warfare. King's College Chapel (8 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (7 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. Wren Library (11 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. Anglesey Abbey (21 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. The Backs (8 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. National Trust - Wimpole Estate (16 min) Country estate with parkland and walled gardens, a family-friendly farm and a grand mansion. |