Historic Hotels in Cambridgeshire
Places to stay in Cambridgeshire connected to famous figures from the past
The Bell Inn. Stilton.
There are a number of inns claiming a connection to Dick Turpin, and the Bell Inn at Stilton is one of them. But the notorious highwayman isn't the only famous historic figure associated with the place.
There are a number of inns claiming a connection to Dick Turpin, and the Bell Inn at Stilton is one of them. But the notorious highwayman isn't the only famous historic figure associated with the place.
The Haycock Hotel. Wansford.
Quite how many great names of history have actually passed through the doors of this classic coaching inn we will never know, but both Byron and Queen Victoria are reputed to have partaken of its hospitality.
Quite how many great names of history have actually passed through the doors of this classic coaching inn we will never know, but both Byron and Queen Victoria are reputed to have partaken of its hospitality.
The Old Hall. Ely.
Exquisitely restored after years of decay, The Old Hall was the birthplace of the mother of one of England’s most controversial heads-of-state. And there are plenty of those.
Exquisitely restored after years of decay, The Old Hall was the birthplace of the mother of one of England’s most controversial heads-of-state. And there are plenty of those.
The Old Ferryboat. Holywell.
Those with a thing for the truly ancient might find themselves drawn to this attractive old inn near Huntingdon. After all, it is one of the oldest pubs in England.
Those with a thing for the truly ancient might find themselves drawn to this attractive old inn near Huntingdon. After all, it is one of the oldest pubs in England.
Ye Olde Griffin. March.
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: Oliver Cromwell. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Reputed former guest: Oliver Cromwell. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Cambridgeshire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email ([email protected]) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.