When you stay at Crown & Punchbowl, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Cambridge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
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
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Crown & Punchbowl Inn
Crown & Punchbowl Cambridge
Crown & Punchbowl Inn Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
Is Crown & Punchbowl currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
Does Crown & Punchbowl offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crown & Punchbowl does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Crown & Punchbowl?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Crown & Punchbowl?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crown & Punchbowl?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Crown & Punchbowl and nearby?
Crown & Punchbowl has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crown & Punchbowl?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Crown & Punchbowl Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Great location for visiting Cambridge
Lovely cosy room. Modern and clean. Needs a bit of TLC in some places. Comfy bed and quiet surroundings. 5mins drive from Milton P&R which is fab for accessing Cambridge.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
7 November 2024
Will
Will, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 August 2024
David
David, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
A lovely little find
A lovely little find! The rooms were lovely, spacious, clean and tidy!
Everyone was really helpful too! We’ll definitely be back
Abbie
Abbie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Very nice accommodation with great staff and food.
Darren
Darren, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
We loved everything about the property, it’s a little gem.
The quality of the food was excellent both at breakfast & dinner.
All the staff were extremely helpful & nothing was too much trouble.
We would definitely stay at The Crown & Punchball again.
John
John, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
19 June 2024
Shame about the food!!
We stayed for 3 nights - room was comfortable, shower was excellent - once we worked out how to work it (no instructions - I know what you are thinking - how difficult can it be !!). The heating was on in the middle of June - and we needed it on the first night - so brownie points earned there. The food was not to our liking as my wife suffers dreadfully from IBS - so even the hint of pepper has a disastrous reaction. We had breakfast on the first day - and despite providing a list of foods that provided a problem, my wife had avocado on smoked salmon on toast with poached eggs - which we thought was safe. Unfortunately the eggs were cooked in water with vinegar - with a predictable reaction. I know it is tough these days - but we had let them know that vinegar was a no no. That apart - the smallest cereal bowls I have ever seen and fried eggs that I could pick up as they were so rubbery (presumably air fried ??) - so no would not recommend breakfast. . Nevertheless it did not spoil our stay. Clean towels evert day, coffee and tea replenished everyday with fresh milk and chilled water from a fridge in the hallway
Barry
Barry, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 June 2024
The room was nice but small. The staff was great, and the food very good. However, it was 4 miles to Cambridge and there was nothing else around there, so spent a lot on Ubers.
Steve
Steve, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
Good experience at this property.
John
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Historical well- maintained lovely inn in a great location
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Excellent
Sameer Ashok
Sameer Ashok, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
Very nice, renovated, bright and clean hotel in a quaint village.
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2024
John
John, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 April 2024
Pleasant staff, nice facilities
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 February 2024
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2024
Overnight stay
Very nice hotel in suberb village. Would definitely recommend and great food.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2024
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3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2024
Lovely annexe next to the lovely pub
Lovely modern clean room. Large comfy beds, blackout blinds and coffee machine. Bathroom had good shower and soft fluffy towels. The pub itself is very cosy and the staff were friendly. Would stay again when in the Cambridge area.