The Holly Tree

3.0 star property
City centre B&B within easy reach of Addenbrooke's Hospital
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Golf
Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Double Room, Garden View
Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Room options

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cute and Relaxing Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
24 Topcliffe Way, Cambridge, England, CB1 8SH

What's nearby

  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Cambridge - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • King's College - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 8 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 29 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 49 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 5 min drive
  • Shelford Station - 12 min drive
  • Foxton Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Court - Addenbrooke's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Rush - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wagamama Cambridge Leisure Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sorrento Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Holly Tree

At The Holly Tree, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Cambridge. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site parking only available on request
  • On-site parking is limited
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft; booking required
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-cm Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The listed credit card fee applies to American Express payments only.

Also known as

Holly Tree B&B Cambridge
Holly Tree Cambridge
The Holly Tree Cambridge
The Holly Tree Bed & breakfast
The Holly Tree Bed & breakfast Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Holly Tree?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Holly Tree?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Holly Tree?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Holly Tree and nearby?
The Holly Tree has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Holly Tree like?
The Holly Tree is in Queen Edith's, a short 8-minute drive from Cambridge (CBG) and 13 minutes' walk from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

The Holly Tree Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable 1 night stay
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful B&B in a quiet residential area. The large garden is a perfect place to relax and defuse after a busy day. There is also a big public park a short distance away that has football nets, basketball, tennis, etc. The Holly Tree is walking distance from the bus station where there is a bus going downtown every 5 minutes. It is also walking distance from the medical complex, making it very helpful for the families of people in Addenbrook's or Royal Papworth. The proprietor (Ruth) is friendly and attentive, making sure visitors are comfortable and have what they need for a pleasant stay. Breakfast is basic, and self serve, but fresh and tasty with a nice variety - everything needed to start the day. The showers are hot, with plenty of pressure, and a selection of shampoo and shower gel is provided, as well as hair dryers. There is offstreet parking. This is a comfortable place that feels like home. I would definitely recommend The Holly Tree.
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Don, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quite area, excellent and comfortable place
peiepei, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable bed, clean premises, excellent choices for continental breakfast, very friendly staff and to top it up free parking! I will definitely be booking this family friendly accommodation again.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This was a very disappointing stay. On arrival, we were blocked off and told to remove our shoes. We were carrying all our luggage inside and we were not given any slippers to change into. The smell of fish throughout the house was quite pungent. I then realized that there were cats residing there and I'm highly allergic. The bathroom was quite far from the bedroom and we had to walk barefoot or risk dirtying yet another pair of socks. I would have checked out but I would have lost my money as there was no refund on any of my 3 nights. The info on the cats was said to be VERY CLEAR but on inspection, it was one short sentence at the end of the property description. Either way, the amount of cat hair on the chairs(breakfast table) and the floors was impossible to avoid. In addition, we did not feel welcome and always felt like we were being watched, controlled and corrected whenever we tried to do something. My mother's dietary needs were however met after I was scolded quite thoroughly for not telling the host about my mom's allergy, when we usually fend for ourselves anyways. The ONLY bonus was the location to the hospital. Other than that, I would not recommend this property to anyone.
Roxanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Roxanne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Had a rather strange experience at this B&B. First thing to know which hasn't been mentioned on Expedia is that they charge late check in fees of £15. The host will ask you to take your shoes off on arrival (a bit weird) but does not provide slippers so you are expected to walk around in your socks. Also, insisted on me using hand gel which I don't mind but only the first time I entered the property (apparently you can't transmit germs after that when you enter the premises). Room was a decent size but the carpet was old (and i was in my socks) and pillows are very uncomfortable. However, the toilet was clean. Property claims to have parking onsite but when I asked for it, the host told me that another car is coming in later and my car would probably be blocked so suggested parking on the street. The street parking is abit far off from the property and not within sight at all. P.s. I didn't see any other car parked at the property in the evening or the next morning. I am unsure how the host managed to charge me extra fees without me actually presenting my card for the late arrival. I contacted Expedia about the transaction and they claimed the payment was not authorised through them, this has now been reported. Breakfast is very sub-standard. The host is quite in your face asking a lot of questions about when you will leave, check out time etc. I felt very uncomfortable. Overall, unpleasant stay and would not recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Short and sweet stay at The Holly Tree. Lovely staff and just what I needed for a very short stay in Cambridge. Plenty of parking and very flexible for when I needed to eat in the morning. Thank you.
James, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Comfortable, nice space, good location for addenbrookes, super super host, nice shower :). Perfect stay
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice plce with very kind & helpful people.
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Will, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Service with a smile
Excellent bed and breakfast with a friendly host and truly value for money.
Coq
Patrice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cosy and comfortable
Clean environment, easy to locate and Ruth was amazingly welcoming. The room very cosy and comfortable as well.
Rhoda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was a beautiful cozy little room. I like it because it was warm.
Franca, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely home
It was lovely and sweet. I really enjoyed my stay. The host are so sweet and their cat is even sweeter.
1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Hostile. Rude.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. The owner was incredibly helpfull and friendly during my stay at the holy tree.
Calum, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amitkumar, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice homely BnB with a great breakfast and comfortable and very clean rooms and bathroom. Walking distance to where I was going (Hospitals) I will recommend this place anytime.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay
My stay was really nice. The b&b is a walk away from Addenbrooke’s hospital and had a very homey feel to it. Cereals and pastries were available if you miss the breakfast and you are able to store your own food in the fridge and use the microwave. Not to mention the family cats were very friendly. Would stay here again
Chelsea, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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