Curated luxury hotels near Wimpole Estate

With a stay at Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa in Cambridge, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Wysing Arts Centre. This spa hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Coton Country Park.

With a stay at Banyers House in Royston, you'll be just steps from Priory Gardens and Royston Cave. This inn is 14 mi (22.6 km) from University of Cambridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royston Town Hall.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and The Backs. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Jesus College.

A stay at Gonville Hotel places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Downing College and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cambridge in Cambridge (Trumpington), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

A stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Hobson's Conduit. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Little St Mary's Church.

A stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Downing College. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Emmanuel College and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.

Located in Bedford, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 6 minutes from St Neots Museum. This golf hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cineworld St Neots and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

Located in Cambridge, Golden Ball Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Cambridgeshire Golf Club and Over Town Hall. This inn is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from University of Cambridge and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

A stay at The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Cambridge, within a 10-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jesus Green and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jesus College.

With a stay at Hyatt Centric Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The River Cam and 5 minutes from Trinity College. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

A stay at Graduate by Hilton Cambridge places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and The Backs. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pembroke College and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Corpus Christi College.

Located in Cambridge, Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG is in the suburbs – a 5-minute drive from Cambridge Business Park and 5 minutes from St John's Innovation Centre. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cambridge Regional College and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The River Cam.

A stay at Hilton Cambridge City Centre places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.

With a stay at Turing Locke Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Churchill College. This aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Murray Edwards College and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lucy Cavendish College.

Located 27 km from Knebworth House, Stratton Cottage Guesthouse offers 5-star accommodation in Biggleswade and features a bar. The property is around 34 km from University of Cambridge, 39 km from Woburn Abbey and 41 km from Hatfield House. The hotel has family rooms.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Stratton Cottage Guesthouse also provide guests with free WiFi.

Milton Keynes Bowl is 45 km from the accommodation, while Bletchley Park is 45 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 34 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Saffron Walden, The Red Lion Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Sawston Hall and Imperial War Museum Duxford. This inn is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from University of Cambridge and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Bridge End Gardens.

Ideally set in the centre of Cambridge, The Hobson Cambridge by Adina features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from University of Cambridge.

All rooms are fitted with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hairdryer, while some units at the hotel also feature a seating area.

A buffet breakfast is available at The Hobson Cambridge by Adina.

Audley End House is 25 km from the accommodation, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 38 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 40 km away.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

About Drift Inn
Right off the A1, halfway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes, Drift Inn is where you check in, chill out, and crack on.

We’ve got a lake out front, a golf course out back, and a vibe that says “let’s not overcomplicate things.” Rooms are slick, smart, and sorted with everything you need — fast Wi-Fi, big beds, good showers, and zero waffle.

The Gravel Pit Café & Bar slinging bold plates with a side of lake views. And if you’re into a bit of spa time, Y Spa’s just next door — mist showers, outdoor hydro pool, the works. Book it early, it’s popular for a reason.

Here for a meeting? A meetup? A mates’ weekend? Sorted. From power lunches to last-round cocktails, we’re built for work and the wind-down.

Drift Inn. Easy stays. Zero faff. Full vibe.