Name: The Waterman
Address: 32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX, United Kingdom, 32 Chesterton Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3AX, UK
Rating: 8.3

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Inn The Waterman

32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX, United Kingdom –

*8.4* Midsummer Common: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

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All the staff were brilliant. Friendly and helpful. Made us really welcome.

Alistair, United Kingdom

It had a really nice atmosphere, lovely breakfasts and great decor.

Eleanor, United Kingdom

Loved that the Waterman was small (8 rooms), cosy and personal. Cafe next door (theirs too) was lovely for breakfast, SO much better than a predictable breakfast buffet at a flat premium price. It was a great price compared to more central hotels. Lovely walk of about 15 minutes into the city centre. Parking at the Boatman was a good recommendation - it was worth paying £12 to have a guaranteed space from arrival at lunchtime to departure the next morning, and it was only 2 minutes walk from there to the Waterman.

Rachel, United Kingdom

The location was good with a lovely stroll along the river to take you into the city. The room was stylish and the breakfast was good.

Helen, United Kingdom

Overall the Waterman is great. Great, service, staff, food and atmosphere,

Isla, United Kingdom

Great location, easy walk into Cambridge old town. Great team at the bar and in the cafe. Couldn’t do enough to help and have a great banter. (Don’t mention the false teeth story).

Kevin, United Kingdom

As expected, it was a room above a pub. The venue was lovely as were the staff. There was some noise from the bar but that was to be expected. The room was was small, clean and tidy. Very good value for the centre of Cambridge. We knew about the parking when booking so it was no great surprise. They suggested the Boat Man which is 5 mins walk away, this worked out the same price as if we had used the park & ride. The breakfast was pleasant as was the food served in the pub.

Stephen, United Kingdom

The cafe next door had out of the oven pastries - the pain au chocolat I devoured was one of the finest I have ever tried! V nice flat white to go with it. The other bonus was the pub serving Cloudwater bitter - my favourite and surely the finest brewery in the world :)

Robert, United Kingdom

Great food, beer and accommodation. Loved the outside area which was great for watching England win in the Rugby!

Jamie, United Kingdom

Adequate room with everything needed / lovely staff that were really helpful and a great pub below

Tami, Australia

8.8

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What guests loved the most:
“All the staff were brilliant. Friendly and helpful. Made us really welcome.”

Alistair United Kingdom
“It had a really nice atmosphere, lovely breakfasts and great decor.”

Eleanor United Kingdom
“Loved that the Waterman was small (8 rooms), cosy and personal. Cafe next door (theirs too) was lovely for breakfast, SO much better than a predictable breakfast buffet at a flat premium price. ”

Rachel United Kingdom
“The location was good with a lovely stroll along the river to take you into the city. The room was stylish and the breakfast was good.”

Helen United Kingdom
“Overall the Waterman is great. Great, service, staff, food and atmosphere,”

Isla United Kingdom
“Great location, easy walk into Cambridge old town. Great team at the bar and in the cafe. Couldn’t do enough to help and have a great banter. (Don’t mention the false teeth story).”

Kevin United Kingdom
“As expected, it was a room above a pub. The venue was lovely as were the staff. There was some noise from the bar but that was to be expected. The room was was small, clean and tidy. ”

Stephen United Kingdom
“The cafe next door had out of the oven pastries - the pain au chocolat I devoured was one of the finest I have ever tried! V nice flat white to go with it. ”

Robert United Kingdom
“Great food, beer and accommodation. Loved the outside area which was great for watching England win in the Rugby!”

Jamie United Kingdom
“Adequate room with everything needed / lovely staff that were really helpful and a great pub below”

Tami Australia

Stay in the heart of Cambridge –

The Waterman is situated 2 minutes’ walk from the River Cam, and half a mile from the historical city centre of Cambridge. This traditional Cambridge pub features an on-site restaurant.

All rooms have complimentary WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities, Smart TVs, Roberts digital radios and en-suite shower rooms.

Home-cooked food is served in the on-site restaurant. Wines, spirits and craft beers are available in the bar, and there is a secluded outdoor courtyard area for al fresco dining or drinking. A complimentary breakfast is served at no. 30 coffee shop, located next to the property.

Buses to the rail station and city centre can be caught from outside The Waterman, and run every 10 minutes. Cambridge Science Park is 1.8 miles from the property. Many local shops and cafés can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Cambridge North train station is 2.3 miles away. Cambridge airport is 3 miles from the property and Midsummer Common is a 9 minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

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Midsummer Common
0.3 miles
Cambridge Castle
0.5 miles
St John's College
0.5 miles
Trinity College Cambridge
0.6 miles
Murray Edwards College
0.7 miles
Cambridge Corn Exchange
0.7 miles
Cambridge Museum of Technology
0.7 miles
King's College
0.8 miles
Cambridge Arts Picture House
0.8 miles
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
0.8 miles

Restaurants and markets

The Co-Operative Supermarket
0.5 miles
Market Square Market
1.1 miles

Natural beauty

River cam River
0.1 miles

Closest airports

London Stansted Airport
23.2 miles
London Luton Airport
31.5 miles
London City Airport
49.3 miles

What travellers love about this location

“As expected, it was a room above a pub. The venue was lovely as were the staff. There was some noise from the bar but that was to be expected. The room was was ...”

Stephen

United Kingdom

9.1

“Great food, beer and accommodation. Loved the outside area which was great for watching England win in the Rugby!”

Jamie

United Kingdom

“Great location walking distance from centre with overnight free street parking. Good pub grub. Pleasant staff. Simple room.”

Kate

United Kingdom

7.9

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Cuisine: British

Menu: À la carte

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15:00 - 23:00

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07:00 - 11:00

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

The Waterman accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that breakfast is served Monday to Friday 07:00 - 10:00 and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 - 10:00.

“Loved that the Waterman was small (8 rooms), cosy and personal. Cafe next door (theirs too) was lovely for breakfast, SO much better than a predictable breakfast buffet at a flat premium price. It was a great price compared to more central hotels. Lovely walk of about 15 minutes into the city centre. Parking at the Boatman was a good recommendation - it was worth paying £12 to have a guaranteed space from arrival at lunchtime to departure the next morning, and it was only 2 minutes walk from there to the Waterman.”

Rachel

“Great location, easy walk into Cambridge old town. Great team at the bar and in the cafe. Couldn’t do enough to help and have a great banter. (Don’t mention the false teeth story). ”

Kevin

“As expected, it was a room above a pub. The venue was lovely as were the staff. There was some noise from the bar but that was to be expected. The room was was small, clean and tidy. Very good value for the centre of Cambridge. We knew about the parking when booking so it was no great surprise. They suggested the Boat Man which is 5 mins walk away, this worked out the same price as if we had used the park & ride. The breakfast was pleasant as was the food served in the pub.”

“The cafe next door had out of the oven pastries - the pain au chocolat I devoured was one of the finest I have ever tried! V nice flat white to go with it. The other bonus was the pub serving Cloudwater bitter - my favourite and surely the finest brewery in the world :)”

Robert

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Stay in the heart of Cambridge –

Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of The Waterman Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

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