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~ Cambridgeshire ~

The Bell Inn. Stilton


Dating back to around 1500, The Bell Inn is certainly one of the most well-preserved examples of an English coaching inn.

There are, of course, connections with the famous blue cheese, but the building itself has welcomed a number of notable historic guests - both famous and infamous. Of the latter, perhaps
Dick Turpin is the most well known. Indeed, it is said that the notorious highwayman hid at the inn for nine weeks to escape the law, eventually being forced to make a quick escape on Black Bess.

Lord Byron is also known to have stayed on October 3rd 1813, while the Duke of Marlborough was another esteemed guest.

Today, the Bell Inn offers a total of 22 guest rooms (including four poster suites), most of which are located around the old courtyard. More details are available via TripAdvisor


The Haycock Hotel. Wansford


Undoubtedly one of the nation’s most well preserved historic coaching inns, The Haycock dates back to 1620. A landmark in the pretty village of Wansford - less than ten miles from Peterborough - the hotel is said to have played host to both Queen Victoria and Mary Queen of Scots. It is thought that the latter would have done so en route to imprisonment at Fotheringhay Castle, where she would also be executed.

Today, this notable old inn boasts 48 individually furnished rooms and an award winning restaurant.

For further information and secure online booking, go straight to the hotel’s entry at LateRooms



Cambridge

Royal Cambridge Hotel, The. 57-room hotel formed from several Georgian townhouses. Expedia | Superbreak | LateRooms | www.lastminute.com

Hotel du Vin. Arguably Cambridge’s premiere boutique hotel, there’s certainly a leaning towards contemporary chic, but the building itself remains one of great heritage: certain elements of the structure are said to be medieval in origin. Expedia

Hotel Felix. Up to date facilities within a fine period house dating back to 1852. www.lastminute.com


Ely


Lamb Hotel, The.
Fifteenth century building in the shadow of the famous Cambridgeshire cathedral. LateRooms | www.lastminute.com | Hotel's Own Site


Huntingdon


The George of Huntingdon. A traditional old coaching inn which was once the property of Oliver Cromwell’s grandfather. Hotel's Own Site

The Old Bridge. An award winning and very highly rated 18th century inn, all of its 24 bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished. TripAdvisor


Littlebury

Queen’s Head Inn, The. Coaching inn dating back to the 14th century. LateRooms



Peterborough

Orton Hall. .A magnificent seventeenth century Cambridgeshire country house amid 20 acres of its own mature parkland. The hotel also boasts its own country inn. www.lastminute.com | Superbreak | Hotel's Own Site

Sibson Inn. Benefiting from very favourable independent reviews as an inn, this 17th century building was formerly a farmhouse. It includes four posters and a bridal suite. TripAdvisor


St. Ives

Old Ferryboat, The. Another genuine contender for the title of England’s oldest inn, the foundations of the existing building are said to date from 560 AD. LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site






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The Old Ferryboat, St. Ives
Orton hall
Haycock Hotel Wansford

The Old Ferryboat may well be one of the most ancient places to stay in England, but there are many more in our list of the oldest hotels in the UK here. We also want to expand our list of historic Cambridgeshire hotels so would very much appreciate any feedback or suggestions. These can be luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts or country inns. We are especially pleased to learn of any accommodation connected to famous figures of events in addition to properties from the medieval to early Victorian periods.


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