Location

Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in Britain and is steeped in history and tradition. Renowned for its beautiful colleges and quaint back street shops it is a great place to visit. A summer punt on the river Cam would truly finalise a memorable experience.

The international airports of Stansted (30 minutes) and Luton (60 minutes), are nearby, whilst the new A14 dual carriageway, links both the M1 and east coast ferry ports.

For those residents with the time to enjoy the attractions of the city, there are fine college buildings and architecture; numerous museums; university Botanic Gardens; the river; two multi-screen cinemas; theatre - and much more.

The Abbeyfield Guest House is a relaxing, well-appointed sanctuary for business travellers, visitors from overseas and many college undergraduates and their parents. The building is situated near to the Railway station within a few minutes walk from the city centre the university, and the world famous Addenbrookes hospital

A short drive brings you to the fascinating Imperial War Museum at Duxford with Newmarket Racecourse a distance of only 10 miles away. We are ideally situated for access to the M11, A14 and the A10. For anyone wishing to catch a flight, Stanstead Airport is only half an hour away.

Cambridge has restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets and there are a number of varied eating places close to the guest house. A list can be provided upon request.

For an introduction to Cambridge, please see the About Britain web pages concerning this beautiful city.

There are many English Heritage and National Trust properties nearby including Audley End, Denny Abbey, Wicken Fen and Wimpole Hall and Farm. Other local attractions include the American Military Cemetery and the National Stud and Racecourse at Newmarket

How to get to us

By road

Cambridge is well served by local and national road networks. From London or Stansted Airport, the M11 provides the most direct route. From the north the A14 brings traffic from the A1(M) to the north of Cambridge. The west and east are served by the A14 running from near Birmingham to Felixstowe.

Click here for a map of Cambridge or here for a close up.

From M11 Northbound

Exit Junction 11 onto roundabout above M11
Take 3rd exit off this roundabout signposted to Cambridge A1309
Follow road through to Trumpington village
Take right-turn signposted A1134 (towards Addenbrookes, Rosie Maternity Hospital, Airport and Cherry Hinton) into Long Road
At the bottom of Long Road turn left at the traffic lights into Hills Road
At the next set of traffic lights (ignore all the Pelican crossings) turn right into Cherry Hinton road.
The third turning on your left is Rustat Road.
Abbeyfield Guesthouse is the first house on the right hand side at number 2.

From North or West (A14) Eastbound

Exit A1 at Alconbury on A14 towards Cambridge
A14 merges into the M11 Southbound. Follow M11 to Junction 11
Exit Junction 11 onto roundabout above M11
Take 1st exit off this roundabout signposted Cambridge A1309
Then as M11 Northbound directions

From A14 Westbound

Take exit off A14 signposted Cambridge and Burwell
Take 1st exit (A1303) off the roundabout above the A14
Carry straight on along this road straight over the first roundabout
At next roundabout take the first exit to the A1134
Straight over 1st roundabout (Sainsburys on left)
Straight over 2nd roundabout
Turn right at the 3rd roundabout onto Cherry Hinton Road
Rustat Road is on the right at the top end of Cherry Hinton Road.
Once you turn into Rustat Road, Abbeyfield Guesthouse is the first house on the right hand side at number 2

By train

Getting to and from London is straightforward. Direct trains to Liverpool Street and Kings Cross are frequent from Cambridge and take about 1 hour. It is also simple to get to and from Stansted Airport.

There are some direct trains from Manchester and Birmingham; these are cross country and can be slow. From the north, you will need to change at Peterborough and probably Ely.

To search for train times, visit the Railtrack web site and then click on "Timetables".