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Crown & Punchbowl

4.0 star property
Inn in Cambridge with a restaurant and a bar

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At Crown & Punchbowl, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Science Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Jesus College - 8 min drive - 5.1 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
  • ‪Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Hind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Horse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crown & Punchbowl

Upscale inn near University of Cambridge
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Crown & Punchbowl. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown & Punchbowl pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crown & Punchbowl?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crown & Punchbowl?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crown & Punchbowl located?

Situated in Cambridge, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Milton Country Park, Cambridge City Cemetery, and St John's Innovation Centre. Abbey Stadium and Cambridge Business Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay over and food exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

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

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, renovated, bright and clean hotel in a quaint village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Overnight stay

Very nice hotel in suberb village. Would definitely recommend and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Lovely annexe next to the lovely pub

Lovely modern clean room. Large comfy beds, blackout blinds and coffee machine. Bathroom had good shower and soft fluffy towels. The pub itself is very cosy and the staff were friendly. Would stay again when in the Cambridge area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Good location for the Science Park

Very convenient for north Cambridge and the Science Park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, very clean and tidy, staff very helpful, breakfast was good. Would definitely recommend the Crown & Punchbowl.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Lois

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danylo

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical well- maintained lovely inn in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameer Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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