chic, modern rooms feature hardwood floors, and en suite bathrooms with heated floors and posh toiletries, plus flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and ipod docks. there's a historic, rustic-chic steakhouse, while cocktails, tea and light bites are served on the rooftop terrace. most rooms have air-conditioning. guests have access to the health club and spa, with free use of the gym, sauna and jacuzzi, and wellness treatments are offered for a fee. room service is available. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am. overlooking the river cam in the centre of cambridge, this upscale boutique hotel and spa is within 5 minutes' walk of magdalene, jesus, trinity and st john's colleges Heathrow Airport 1 hr 31
The Backs (16 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Anglesey Abbey (18 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (13 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. Mathematical Bridge (14 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. IWM Duxford (17 min) WWI airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles, plus exhibits on warfare. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (7 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. University Museum Of Zoology (13 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. The Fitzwilliam Museum (15 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Wren Library (11 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. Kettle's Yard (3 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (20 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. King's College Chapel (10 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. Bridge of Sighs (8 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (14 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. The Round Church (3 min) Landmark 12th-century round church with exhibitions & a visitor center offering walking tours. |