Crown & Punchbowl

4.0 star property

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A building with a brick exterior, a window with a light fixture, and a garden with red roses.
Front of property
Superior King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Milton Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Crown & Punchbowl

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
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.

During your stay at Crown & Punchbowl, you'll be within walking distance of Milton Country Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 7 minutes by car from University of Cambridge and 10 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Crown & Punchbowl has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great from start to finish!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay. No hassle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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
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10/10 Excellent

Danylo

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay over and food exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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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

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

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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

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

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
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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

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

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Village Inn with easy parking, comfortable room and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Good location for the Science Park

Very convenient for north Cambridge and the Science Park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, renovated, bright and clean hotel in a quaint village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely village pub location, excellent rooms and food. Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property—staff is wonderfully friendly, the room was comfortable and quiet, and both breakfast and dinner were great. We will stay here again and highly recommend this as a »must stay » in the Cambridge area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

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