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Crown & Punchbowl

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Cambridge inn

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Restaurant
Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Garden
Standard King Room | Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG
  • Cambridge Science Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Cambridge retreat .You'll find Milton Country Park and Cambridge City Cemetery within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. St John's Innovation Centre and Abbey Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cambridge Science Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • The River Cam - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Waterbeach Station - 3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Codfather - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crown & Punchbowl

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Cambridge inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Crown & Punchbowl also features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cambridge inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crown & Punchbowl offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Crown & Punchbowl Inn
Crown & Punchbowl Cambridge
Crown & Punchbowl Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crown & Punchbowl to the airport?

Crown & Punchbowl is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crown & Punchbowl?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crown & Punchbowl on Jul 27, 2025 start from $91.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Crown & Punchbowl have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crown & Punchbowl.

Does Crown & Punchbowl offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crown & Punchbowl, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crown & Punchbowl?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Crown & Punchbowl?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Crown & Punchbowl?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Crown & Punchbowl have a pool?

Crown & Punchbowl does not have a pool.

Does Crown & Punchbowl have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Does Crown & Punchbowl have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Crown & Punchbowl to downtown Cambridge?

Crown & Punchbowl is 0.1 mi away from Horningsea.

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room will appointed with extras, great in house restaurant with,excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great nights stay

We stayed on Sunday evening and arrived to a warm and cosy atmosphere. Our room had every we needed. It was quiet and all we could hear was bird song. We had that evening in the restaurant and the food was delicious. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The beef roast was amazing. We stayed for breakfast on Monday morning and the selection and quality was excellent. We had a lovely stay and would stsy again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service, great food, comfortable room

Excellent team who gave the impression that nothing would be too much effort. Comfortable and spacious room with en suite. Restaurant food was excellent, though they had run out of a few items
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, helpful staff and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lois, Mount Dora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff are exceptional! The room was clean. The shower wasn’t. There was mildew in every corner of the shower. It was disappointing since other than that area everything else looked clean. We had dinner in the Pub & the dessert I had, (Sticky Toffee Pudding), was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for visiting Cambridge

Lovely cosy room. Modern and clean. Needs a bit of TLC in some places. Comfy bed and quiet surroundings. 5mins drive from Milton P&R which is fab for accessing Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danylo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham, DORKING

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Village Inn with easy parking, comfortable room and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Staff was so friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value rooms. Great food, fresh cooked breakfast and super service. Restaurant can be really busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely little find

A lovely little find! The rooms were lovely, spacious, clean and tidy! Everyone was really helpful too! We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation with great staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the property, it’s a little gem. The quality of the food was excellent both at breakfast & dinner. All the staff were extremely helpful & nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely stay at The Crown & Punchball again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shame about the food!!

We stayed for 3 nights - room was comfortable, shower was excellent - once we worked out how to work it (no instructions - I know what you are thinking - how difficult can it be !!). The heating was on in the middle of June - and we needed it on the first night - so brownie points earned there. The food was not to our liking as my wife suffers dreadfully from IBS - so even the hint of pepper has a disastrous reaction. We had breakfast on the first day - and despite providing a list of foods that provided a problem, my wife had avocado on smoked salmon on toast with poached eggs - which we thought was safe. Unfortunately the eggs were cooked in water with vinegar - with a predictable reaction. I know it is tough these days - but we had let them know that vinegar was a no no. That apart - the smallest cereal bowls I have ever seen and fried eggs that I could pick up as they were so rubbery (presumably air fried ??) - so no would not recommend breakfast. . Nevertheless it did not spoil our stay. Clean towels evert day, coffee and tea replenished everyday with fresh milk and chilled water from a fridge in the hallway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but small. The staff was great, and the food very good. However, it was 4 miles to Cambridge and there was nothing else around there, so spent a lot on Ubers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024