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The Waterman Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3AX

  • 8 bedrooms
  • 8 bedrooms

Comfortable Bedrooms a short stroll from Central Cambridge

The Waterman combines the buzz of a neighbourhood local with the convenience of a city stay moments from central Cambridge. The pub itself is contemporary, sociable and unmistakably lively. Seasonal dishes and pub favourites are joined by a broad drinks selection, while the secluded garden and terrace provide somewhere else to socialise when the weather behaves. Live sport is a big part of the atmosphere too. Upstairs are eight en-suite bedrooms providing a comfortable base for discovering one of England’s most beautiful university cities. Guests can wander across Midsummer Common towards Cambridge’s historic centre, spend an afternoon exploring the university colleges and museums, take a punt along the River Cam or simply enjoy the riverside scenery.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Meeting Space
  • Sky Sports / TNT Sport in bar

Bedrooms

Enjoy a stay in one of eight comfortable Cosy, Comfy & Deluxe double en-suite bedrooms, situated a short walk from the centre of Cambridge. Each room is decorated with custom artwork, and offers a great space for solo travellers, corporates, or those needing a bolthole whilst exploring the beautiful city of Cambridge. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms. Breakfast is available at the coffee shop next door.

Food & Drink

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Expect nibbly finger food and bar snacks, sociable sharing platters, well-behaved salads, naughty gourmet-burgers and the odd nod to classic gastronomy in-between. Behind the bar you will find real ales, craft beers, ciders, and an eclectic range of wines and spirits. Outside there is a sociable courtyard beer garden.

No.30 is an intimate coffee shop & event space next door, perfect for a caffeine kick, rumbling belly, private event, and breakfast.

Nearby

River Cam – Take a riverside stroll or experience Cambridge from the water on one of the city’s famous punting trips (0.1 miles).

Midsummer Common – Broad riverside green space grazed by Red Poll cattle during warmer months and home to several long-established Cambridge events (0.3 miles).

Jesus Green – Enjoy another of Cambridge’s popular open spaces beside the River Cam, ideal for walking and relaxing close to the city centre (0.4 miles).

Cambridge city centre – Discover historic streets, independent shops, university buildings, cafés and cultural attractions within easy walking distance (0.5 miles).

King’s College Chapel – See one of Cambridge’s architectural icons, famous for its soaring late-Gothic interior and extraordinary fan-vaulted ceiling (0.9 miles).

The Fitzwilliam Museum – Explore internationally important collections of paintings, sculpture, antiquities and decorative arts (1.2 miles).

Cambridge University Botanic Garden – Wander through landscapes and glasshouses containing more than 8,000 plant species from around the world (1.7 miles).

Cambridge Science Park – One of the UK’s best-known science and technology hubs, making The Waterman a convenient option for business visitors (1.8 miles).