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Historic Hotels in Cambridgeshire

Historic Hotels in Cambridgeshire

Most famous for the university town of Cambridge, other delights that the county of Cambridgeshire has to offer includes the ancient city of Ely with its magnificent Norman cathedral… ‘The Ship of the Fens’, not forgetting the quaint market town of Huntingdon.

Whether it is the built environment of the county’s cities and towns or the unique Fenland landscape that piques your interest, you can be sure of a comfortable night’s stay in one of our handpicked selection of country house hotels. For a night or two actually on the water, the Hotel Barge Waternimf may offer a rather quirky option, or a more stately choice would perhaps be the 17^th century Orton Hall.

Featured Accommodation

Orton Hall Hotel

Nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7DN.

Built in the 1600’s, Orton Hall Hotel is situated amongst 20 acres of parkland. The hotel has a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. The ‘Huntly Restaurant’ has been awarded an AA Rosette. Spacious and well decorated rooms.

17th Century

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Our Handpicked Historic Hotels

Hotel Barge Waternimf

Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BN.

Dating from the early 1900s, Hotel Barge Waternimf is moored on the River Great Ouse, within easy reach of the historic city of Ely. This former Dutch barge now offers unique and quirky accommodation in five well-appointed guest rooms.

20th Century

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The Old Bridge

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TQ.

Set on the banks of the River Great Ouse, this imposing, ivy-clad townhouse hotel offers 24 individually designed rooms. The light, airy restaurant serves flavoursome dishes at lunch and dinner, as well as a full afternoon tea.

18th Century

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Pike and Eel Hotel and Marina

Needworth, nr. St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TW.

Based around an old building dating from the 1700s, this riverside hotel and restaurant is set within a large garden, with mooring for boats in a popular marina. A recent refurbishment has ensured that many of the building’s traditional features have been respectfully updated.

18th Century

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The Gonville Hotel

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. CB1 1LY.

Originally built by Gonville & Caius college for one of its’ Senior Fellows, the 4-star Gonville Hotel enjoys views over the famous Parker’s Piece, the birthplace of the rules of Association Football. The hotel offers spacious bedrooms, a friendly restaurant and free bike hire.

19th Century

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Great Northern Hotel

Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL.

Set in the heart of the city, this classic Victorian building has recently been refurbished and now offers 41 elegant rooms with full en-suite facilities. Carriages Restaurant serves varied dishes that change weekly, whilst the bar offers a lighter menu.

19th Century

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Hotel du Vin Cambridge

Hotel du Vin, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1QA.

Hotel du Vin is ideally located in the centre of Cambridge and boasts 41 bedrooms and suites. Facilities include a French-style cellar bar & bistro, eclectic furnishings, Egyptian linen, monsoon-like showers and handsprung mattresses.

19th Century

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Quy Mill Hotel & Spa Cambridge

Quy Mill, Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AF.

This wonderfully secluded, grade II listed former watermill now offers 51 en suite rooms, some with four poster beds and spa baths. First mentioned in the Domesday Book.of 1086, today guests can enjoy award winning dining from the 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

11th Century

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George Hotel

George Hotel, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3AB.

George Hotel was once the home of Oliver Cromwell’s grandfather! Today this is a historic inn with elegant rooms and free WiFi. There is also a restaurant serving good home-cooked British food.

17th Century

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The Bell Inn Stilton

The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3RA.

Renowned as the birthplace of that most famous of cheeses, this 17th century coaching inn is set in the quaint village of Stilton. Offering charming en-suite accommodation, the stylish restaurant serves locally sourced, seasonal cuisine.

17th Century

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Hotel Felix

Hotel Felix, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0LX.

Just a short drive from the heart of historic Cambridge, this luxury hotel features an award-winning restaurant and boutique 4-star bedrooms with designer Hypnos beds. Set in a grand Victorian mansion, the restaraunt serves modern Mediterranean cuisine.

19th Century

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Historic Hotels in Cambridgeshire

Featured Accommodation

Nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7DN.

Our Handpicked Historic Hotels

Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BN.

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TQ.

Needworth, nr. St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TW.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. CB1 1LY.

Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL.

Hotel du Vin, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1QA.

Quy Mill, Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AF.

George Hotel, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3AB.

The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3RA.

Hotel Felix, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0LX.

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