Holiday rentals in Cambridge

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Flat in Cambridgeshire
Former Victorian Townhouse Turned Boutique Retreat
Bedroom 1- Kingsize bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, chest of drawers and hanging rail. Bedroom 2- Double bed, chest of drawers and coat hooks. Living room- TV with Amazon Firestick, Netflix. Large DVD collection and DVD player. 2 x comfy sofas. Dining table with benches to seat 4. Kitchen- very well equipped for those who love to cook. Microwave, Dualit toaster and kettle, gas cooker, oven, fridge freezer, washer/dryer, Nespresso machine including coffee pods. Bathroom- with bath and shower over bath. The apartment is accessed by its own staircase. The parking space is right next to the apartment. I am a Cambridge local and happy to share my knowledge if you need any tips, recommendations or advice. I am a new host and keen to make sure my guests have the best stay possible! Please get in touch if you encounter any problems and I will do my best to rectify them as soon as possible. Located in the lively Hills Road neighborhood, the apartment just across the street from the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. The historic city center, home to the city’s most famous landmarks, is also within easy walking distance. Buses run regularly and stop on Hills road. The train station is 5 mins walk away. Most places of interest are easily walked to or cycled to. Parking for 1 car is provided. There is short stay pay and display parking for additional vehicles near by but it may be difficult to park a second car for longer periods.
1–8 FebIndividual Host,
£170 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 380 reviews
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Apartment in Cambridgeshire
Beautifully 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.
21–28 MayIndividual Host,
£113 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
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Apartment in Fen Drayton
Posh self contained studio apartment with parking.
Set on a quiet village road this self contained studio apartment offers well lit comfortable accommodation. Superb fully fitted modern kitchen including dishwasher, washing machine oven and induction hob, microwave. King sized bed, sofa and dining table/desk, telly with Netflix. En-suite shower. Good links to Cambridge via A 14 and guided bus. Local nature reserve and great pub within walking distance. Own private entrance with enclosed patio/outdoor dining area with adjacent parking slot.
18–25 OctIndividual Host,
£67 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

Popular amenities for Cambridge holiday rentals

Stay near Cambridge's top sights

Grand Arcade43 locals recommend
Cambridge University Botanic Garden123 locals recommend
Jesus Green95 locals recommend
Parker's Piece42 locals recommend
Midsummer Common54 locals recommend
Cambridge Corn Exchange56 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Cambridge

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Guest house in Thriplow
The Bakehouse: former bakery in idyllic village
15–22 NovIndividual Host,
£111 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 556 reviews
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Hut in Elsworth, Cambridge
Tiny thatched cottage in idyllic village
11–18 NovIndividual Host,
£60 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 893 reviews
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Guest house in Cambridgeshire
Central CB1 studio with courtyard garden Cambridge
8–15 JunIndividual Host,
£102 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
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Guest house in Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Garden House
19–26 JunIndividual Host,
£102 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
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Cottage in Milton
Barn Cottage on the edge of Milton Country Park
9–16 AugIndividual Host,
£96 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 380 reviews
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Guest house in Cambridgeshire
The Garden Studio
23–30 AugIndividual Host,
£86 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 456 reviews
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Guest suite in Cambridgeshire
Self contained, clean, compact, renovated room.
6–13 AugIndividual Host,
£47 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviews
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Cabin in Cambridge
Riverside Accommodation with private balcony
18–25 DecIndividual Host,
£114 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews
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Home in Cambridgeshire
Cheerful 2 bedroom residential home
5–12 SeptIndividual Host,
£118 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Superhost
Guest house in Cambridge
Self-contained Studio. Everything provided.
12–19 FebIndividual Host,
£51 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews
Superhost
Flat in Cambridgeshire
Locke Studio at Turing Locke
7–14 AprProfessional Host,
£86 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 346 reviews
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Guest house in Cambridgeshire
Lovely self-contained Boutique Annexe in Cambridge
4–11 JunIndividual Host,
£139 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Cambridge

Total rentals

1.8K properties

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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