the casual rooms come with 24-hour room service, free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am. surrounded by countryside, this relaxed, asian-inspired inn is 12 miles from both the fitzwilliam museum in the university of cambridge and the city centre, and 15 miles from cambridge airport. there's a laid-back bar, plus an italian restaurant offering a la carte and buffet-style dining, as well as a pizzeria. full english breakfast is available for a surcharge Heathrow Airport 1 hr 23
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (19 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. The Backs (14 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (18 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. King's College Chapel (19 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. The Round Church (19 min) Landmark 12th-century round church with exhibitions & a visitor center offering walking tours. Mathematical Bridge (19 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (18 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 (19 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. The Fitzwilliam Museum (18 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (19 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. Kettle's Yard (14 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Wren Library (15 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. National Trust - Houghton Mill (22 min) National Trust-owned flour mill constructed largely from wood with an artificially filled mill pond. National Trust - Wimpole Estate (10 min) Country estate with parkland and walled gardens, a family-friendly farm and a grand mansion. |