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Apartment in Cambridgeshire
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsBeautifully Refurbished Attenborough Apartment
Discover the charm of our inviting and exquisitely renovated studio apartment. Conveniently nestled within a short walk from the train station, esteemed universities, trendy cafes, historic landmarks, and vibrant shopping centers. Perfectly suited for business travelers, with easy access to Cambridge’s technology hub at Station Road and the renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital. We provide offstreet parking, hassle-free self-check-in, and a smoke free environment to ensure you have an enjoyable stay.
3–10 May
Loft in Cambridgeshire
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsVictorian Villa Apartment in central Cambridge
Open plan loft in Cambridge city centre, with an easy access to small garden. ideal for a couple, but with ability to sleep a 3rd and 4th person on a comfortable sofa bed. Arranged over 2 floors with a bright open plan kitchen/dinning area and high ceiling and airy living area. Spacious bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Ideally situated in the lovely Newtown neighbourhood. Easy walking access to the historical city centre, 5 mins walking distance to train station, local pubs/shops/ restaurants.
18–25 Apr
Home in Cambridgeshire
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsContemporary City Centre property with courtyard
Open plan 1 bedroom property in Cambridge city centre, with a walled courtyard garden. ideal for 1 or 2 people but with ability to sleep a 3rd on a comfortable sofa bed. Arranged over 2 floors with a bright open plan kitchen/lounge downstairs with the mezzanine bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Ideally situated in the lovely Kite neighbourhood. Easy walking access to the historical city centre, train/bus stations, local pubs/shops/ restaurants, Cambridge's many open green spaces and the river.
22–29 Dec
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Guest suite in Impington
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsAttractive modern annexe for 2 to 3 near Cambridge
6–13 Aug
Cottage in Little Shelford
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 388 reviewsThe Coach House, close to Cambridge
13–20 Aug
Apartment in Fen Drayton
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviewsPosh self contained studio apartment with parking.
2–9 Mar
Hut in Elsworth, Cambridge
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 895 reviewsTiny thatched cottage in idyllic village
27 Feb – 6 Mar
Flat in Fulbourn
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsThe Shieling, Fulbourn
6–13 Nov
Cottage in Stow cum Quy
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviewsThe Gatehouse- a charming historic cottage
17–24 Oct
Cottage in Milton
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviewsBarn Cottage on the edge of Milton Country Park
24 Feb – 3 Mar
Guest house in Thriplow
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 468 reviewsThe Cob: stunning conversion in idyllic village
3–10 Jan
Flat in Cambridgeshire
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviewsFormer Victorian Townhouse Turned Boutique Retreat
13–20 Feb
Guest suite in cambridge
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 424 reviewsCosy self contained annex
25 Mar – 1 Apr
Flat in Cambridgeshire
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsGorgeous 1 bed apartment in Cambridge City Centre
18–25 Apr
Guest house in Cambridge
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsSelf-contained Studio. Everything provided.
30 Sept – 7 Oct
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Cambridge
Total rentals | 1.8K properties |
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Wifi availability | 1.8K properties include access to wifi |
Rentals with dedicated workspaces | 860 properties have a dedicated workspace |
Pet-friendly rentals | 200 properties allow pets |
Family-friendly rentals | 590 properties are a good fit for families |
Total number of reviews | 71K reviews |
Your guide to Cambridge
Welcome to Cambridge
A city generous with its charms, Cambridge is as elegant and cultivated as its long history as an educational epicentre would suggest. It’s almost impossible to separate the city from the esteemed university, founded in 1209. The compact town’s neat streets teem with students—much of the nightlife and cafe culture is designed around them—and the university’s breathtaking architecture, particularly its churches and the astounding King’s College Chapel, are the main attractions. Winding gorgeously through it all is the River Cam, crossed by picturesque bridges. Few leave town without going punting on the Cam. Playing at the life of a scholar isn’t a bad approach for visitors—you can lose hours in bookshops, loll on the manicured lawns of the 31 colleges, discuss philosophy and quantum physics in hip cocktail bars, and finish up at a live music venue, without having to worry about rising early for lectures.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Cambridge
Late spring weather makes for glorious punting, which isn’t much fun on a cold wet weekend. Depending on how you feel about students, you might want to rent one of Cambridge’s cottages when they’ve cleared off home for the summer in mid-June, and note that before that the exam period can mean some colleges are closed to visitors. Although the warmer months get very busy, most visitors are day-trippers, so avoid the crowds by doing your sightseeing early in the morning or at the end of the day. Of hundreds of events, top billing has to go to the Cambridge Folk Festival at the end of July, one of Europe’s premier music festivals, which has been showcasing folk, country, blues, world music, and roots since 1965. Also popular is the Cambridge Beer Festival in May, which takes place on Jesus Green, the park beside Jesus College.
Top things to do in Cambridge
The Backs
The series of gardens and green spaces that run behind Cambridge’s colleges on the riverbanks is known as the Backs, and it’s a great place to soak up a peaceful atmosphere. The university’s Botanic Gardens or the ancient grassland of Midsummer Common, from where you can watch rowing teams practise, are lovely too. Or climb Castle Hill, an old Iron Age fort, for views over the city’s rooftops.
Museum hopping
A good sprinkling of museums includes diverse collections of art and antiquities at the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences features fossils and minerals. The university’s own museums include the Polar Museum, tracing the history of exploration in the regions. Kettle’s Yard, a contemporary gallery in the former home of a curator at the Tate Gallery in London, houses an impeccable art collection.
Wicken Fen
It’s a shame most visitors don’t get beyond the city itself, as the Cambridgeshire countryside is rather lovely. The natural fen landscape — the term for the local marshland — leads right into the city. An hour’s drive outside, the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve is an important wetland with a windmill, boardwalks, and cycling trails. Expect to spy rare dragonflies, birds, and orchids.
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