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Crown & Punchbowl

4.0 star property
Inn in Cambridge with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Standard King Room
Front of property
Standard King Room | Bathroom shower
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG
  • Cambridge Science Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

Standard King Room

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

At Crown & Punchbowl you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Milton Country Park and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from St John's Innovation Centre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Plus you'll find luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Cambridge inn, attractions include University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Cambridge Science Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The River Cam - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Codfather - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crown & Punchbowl

Inn in Cambridge with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Crown & Punchbowl also features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cambridge inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crown & Punchbowl offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 24 December and 27 December.
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crown & Punchbowl?

Crown & Punchbowl offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crown & Punchbowl?

As of 3 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crown & Punchbowl on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$170.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Crown & Punchbowl?

Yep, Crown & Punchbowl has a free self car park.

What makes Crown & Punchbowl a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crown & Punchbowl.

Does Crown & Punchbowl serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crown & Punchbowl?

No, Crown & Punchbowl does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crown & Punchbowl?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crown & Punchbowl?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crown & Punchbowl?

No, pets are not allowed.

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lois, Mount Dora

Travelled with partner
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

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danylo

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham, DORKING

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
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

Business traveller
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

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

John

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