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Crown & Punchbowl

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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

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

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
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, Crown & Punchbowl is near a train station. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Gog Magog Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Virtual Aviation and Scott Polar Research Institute. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Abbey Stadium or Fenner's. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG

What's nearby

  • River Cam
    River Cam
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    18 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Milton Country Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Golden Hind
    4 min drive
  • Coffee World
    4 min drive
  • The Crown & Punchbowl
    1 min walk

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 smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, River Cam, and Cambridge City Cemetery. St John's Innovation Centre and Virtual Aviation are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, clean room and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were all great, our room was lovely and our evening meal and breakfast were superb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant and made our stay so enjoyable. Food was excellent both for the breakfast and evening meal. Our Room was cleaning and comfortable with a nespresso machine, premium teabags and fresh milk available from a fridge in the landing were welcome additions. The pub felt warm and cosy was festooned with lovely Christmas decorations. I thoroughly recommend the Crown & Punchbowl when visiting Cambridge, especially as a half hourly bus service into Cambridge stops just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Beautiful place to stay

Lovely rooms very comfortable and clean. Comfy bed. Good service from the staff and everyone very friendly and attentive. Location was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub in a small village right next to Cambridge. There are only 9 rooms. Ours was pretty small but comfortable. It’s perfect for a small stay near Cambridge. Staff is lovely and the food at the pub is really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

4/10 Poor

Shuv

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was given room 4, no toilet roll and the bathroom smelt really badly of urine. I told the bar man and he changed my room . One thing I noticed from both rooms that they are looking very tired and need renovating. For a £100 for a one night stay mid week I would expect far better. The bed was comfy though .I wouldn't stay again...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very comfortable, food and drink excellant too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food brilliant. Most enjoyable stay in great location. Staff could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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