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HOTELS & CONFERENCES
Maris Lane, Trumpington
Cambridge, CB2 9LG
01223 700400
Anstey Hall boasts 22 beautifully furnished
bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. 13 are located
within the mansion, with another nine in the stable-
block annex next door. The best thing about the
retreat, arguably, is its prices however; you can stay
at Anstey Hall for less than the cost of an ordinary
hotel room. The bed and breakfast accommodation
features huge bedrooms, some with four poster
beds, beautiful antique furniture and a world class
collection of post-impressionist paintings. Bathrooms
are equipped with massive roll-top baths or modern
wet room showers. Each room also features tea
and coffee-making facilities. There’s an honour bar
with a well stocked collection of drinks, free WiFi
throughout, modern TVs in every room and car
parking right by the front door. The Grade 1 mansion,
with its lavish historic interiors, also boasts state of
the art audio visual equipment that makes it ideal as
a meeting or conference venue.
THE VARSITY HOTEL
Thompson’s Lane,
Cambridge, CB5 8AQ
01223 30 60 30
The Varsity Hotel & Spa is located on the edge
of the picturesque River Cam in the heart of
Cambridge. The location makes it the closest of all
the Cambridge hotels to St John’s, Trinity, Jesus
and Magdalene College. Ideally situated for punting,
shopping, sightseeing and nightlife in Cambridge,
The Varsity promises guests accommodation which
is amongst the most luxurious to be found in the city.
The boutique hotel has just 44 individual rooms,
each celebrating the cultural heritage of Cambridge
and each designed and decorated in a contemporary
English style. The roof terrace provides unparalleled
views across the city. There’s free WiFI and a DVD
library and guests can enjoy full use of the gym
facilities and spa area. Rooms in the Senior Fellows
Suite have a Super King-size bed as standard, roof
top view and air conditioning. A historic, rustic-chic
steakhouse is on-site, while cocktails, tea and light
bites are served on the roof terrace.
ANSTEY HALL
