Cambridge, England Vacation Rentals

Getting to Cambridge: By Plane or Train

Cambridge is located close to London, making it one of the easiest places to access in the United Kingdom. London has several airports but the most convenient for visiting Cambridge is London Stansted; coaches leave frequently and take approximately 30 minutes.

You can also reach your Cambridge vacation rental by hire car from all London airports. Hiring a car is a good choice for those who want to explore the wider area when visiting Cambridge.

Trains run at regular intervals from all over the country. Some services offer an express service so it’s worth checking before you travel which train will get you to your destination quicker.

Explore the Sights of Cambridge

There are many sights to explore in Cambridge but the highlight for many is a visit to the renowned universities. The university consists of several colleges, which are sporadically located across the city. Three of the most notable and visited are Queen’s College, King’s College and Trinity College.

There are many outdoor spaces to explore with Cambridge vacation rentals. The Botanic Garden boasts thousands of plant species and has free admission during the winter months. Cambridge has many museums, most of which have an academic connotation due to the prestige of the university. The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, the Whipple Museum of the History of Science and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology are all perfect for satisfying the curious mind.

Exploring Cambridge with Children

Cambridge vacation homes are perfect for those with children and the city offers a great deal for youngsters. In the summer, some of the parks, including Lammas Land and Cherry Hinton, erect free swimming pools for children. The Science Museum also has many child-friendly exhibits, with the added bonus of being free, which is ideal for those traveling on a budget.

For those rainy English afternoons, the Arts Cinema is an excellent choice for families. They offer kids specials on Saturdays and designated toddler times throughout the week.

Booking a vacation home in Cambridge can be a delightful experience for the entire family and you can enjoy this gem of a city in the ways that suit you best.

Wonderful Ways to Spend an Evening in Cambridge

It’s a tale of two halves when it comes to how to spend an evening in Cambridge. The large student population is catered for with a good selection of bars and clubs. However, the affluent residents who permanently live in the town enjoy a great selection of classic English pubs, fine restaurants and classy wine bars.

Pubs dominate the Cambridge social scene and the city boasts over one hundred. Most pubs serve food and are child-friendly until a specified time. This makes it easy to explore the heart of British gatherings with a pint of ale and some delicious pub grub around the corner from your Cambridge vacation rental. The Regal is a popular hangout and purported to be the largest pub in Europe!

Great Destinations Close to Cambridge

Cambridge is located close to several places which make for ideal half or full day trips. London is on your doorstep in a Cambridge vacation rental. You can soak up the delights of the capital and be back in beautiful Cambridge in under an hour.

Grantchester, a small leafy village, is only five kilometres from Cambridge. Eschew motorised transportation in favour of either walking or taking a punt up the river Cam to reach Grantchester. Cambridge vacation homes are also ideally located for those who want to visit the pretty market town of Bury St. Edmunds.

Plenty to see and do in Cambridge

King's College Chapel

Famed for its daily choral services, the Gothic splendour of King's College Chapel is one of Cambridge's finest attractions. The chapel is also home to the world's largest fan vaulted ceilings.

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

Containing over 3,800 headstones of American servicemen lost in conflict, the American Cemetery is the UK's largest. A new visitor center explains the history behind the tragedy.

Fitzwilliam Museum

One of the UK's best collections of antiquities and art, highlights of the Fitzwilliam include masterpieces by Rubens, Picasso, Titian and Constable.

Anglesey Abbey

The Jacobean manor house of Anglesey Abbey is as notable for its gardens as it is for its interiors, and is open to the public year-round. Don't miss the working watermill in the grounds.

University of Cambridge

One of the world's most famous institutions of higher learning, many of the Cambridge Colleges open to the public, allowing visitors to explore the grounds and history.