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Shelford Lodge

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Cambridge with free parking

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Studio, Ensuite (OL)
Shelford Lodge welcomes travelers to its tranquil setting with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free parking, and an elevator for easy floor access. The lodge's laundry facilities add convenience for longer stays.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Studio, Ensuite (OL)

Studio, Ensuite (OL)

Studio, Ensuite (OL)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
144 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, England, CB22 5JU

What's nearby

  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shelford Station - 3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Napoleat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Khangs Fish And Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'vesuvio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Just Dine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shelford Lodge

Bed & breakfast near University of Cambridge
Shelford Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shelford Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shelford Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shelford Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Shelford Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shelford Lodge located?

Situated in Cambridge, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Orchard Tea Garden, and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Cambridge Junction are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shelford Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Shelford Lodge Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 875 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay run by the loveliest people, feels like a home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating, the breakfast food was lovely, and you could get a private room for such a low price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

It was an ok stay The hotel could do with some updating and modernisation Was greeted very briefly when first arrived, but not at breakfast or when we left
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff at checkout very friendly. Breakfast area dirty, as well as room en-suite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent value

Great value budget accommodation with breakfast included. Can't go wrong at the price, especially for Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye Margreat

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

My stay

Staff very friendly, rooms clean, Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service
The location is a bit out of the way and it could be cleaner, but for the price I am not going to complain. There is an electric kettle and a microwave available in the breakfast room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for activities in Great Shelford and walkable from Shelford station (1.4 miles)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Godswill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Their cleanliness is top notch. The lodge is very conducive compare to the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired décor, in need of updating. Beds comfortable and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness
It is situated quite a ways from Cambridge downtown…
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atif

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

Simple but effective

Nice place, good value for menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming , no fuss , convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very basic but great to just have a sleep and breakfast.it reminded me of a youth hostel.the lady made you feel very welcome.I would book again if ever that way again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nario

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

Friendly

Stay just for 1 night but the stay was good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Needs modernisation Mattress in room 9 needs replacing due to age Staff very polite and welcoming Overall a very tired hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like this place. I’m staying there every week. It’s warm and comfortable and there are tea making facilities on a night. Could do with a restaurant though please!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access, the team were very helpful when I called about late check in. Overall a decent night stay.The service matches the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Shelford Lodge

The photo and description of Shelford Lodge makes it look like a farm stay but in reality it is a down market guesthouse
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Warm ! Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Enrico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed is squeaky and mattress was very comfy. I hope they will have a better breakfast. I stayed for a month it’s the same old stuff they served.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel. Could have provided soap for shower and improved wifi access. Breakfast is sub par
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in quickly. I was able to use a hairdryer that I'd forgotten to pack. Clean and comfortable room. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
rooms was nice but the halls was like out the horror movie, breakfast was awful, don’t book if you want to be feed in the morning, it toast and cereal and the butter and jam had been mixed, probably because of the lack of cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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