Situated in the south of Cambridge, 2.5 km from King's College and a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Leisure Park, Fairways Guest House features free WiFi access and free private parking. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with freeview channels. Certain rooms feature views of the garden or city. Extras include free toiletries, towels, tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature fridges and kitchenware. A wide selection of restaurants, shops, bars and pubs is available within walking distance. A cinema, bowling alley and The Junction entertainment venue are also in the vicinity. A bus stop offering connections to the city centre is right across the street from the property and the train station is 15 minutes away on foot. University of Cambridge is 2.6 km from Fairways Guest House, while Botanic Garden Cambridge is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 34 km from Fairways Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Cambridge

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A welcoming owner and a quiet room made this a good choice.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and comfortable. The TV and shower are easy to use. The provision of bowls, plates and cutlery is very helpful and thoughtful. The owner was very helpful.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, comfortable bed, fridge and crockery/cutlery in room, convenient for bus into town and to station (though you can walk to both in 30 minutes)
  • Stefano
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large room with desk and private bathroom and cozy bed. Very quiet and conveniently close to the train station. The host has been very flexible and helpful despite some last minute changes due to trave disruptions.
  • Jiang
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was very responsive and friendly - our kettle wasn't functioning for a moment and they replaced it right away! The property is located on a relatively quiet street and is comfortable and tidy.
  • Z
    Zainab
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Very friendly and responsive hosts. Clean. Toiletries and coffee/tea provided.
  • Amba
    Netherlands Netherlands
    A basic room with TV, bar fridge and ensuit bathroom. Everything you need for a comfortable night's sleep. Superbly clean. Staff was very willing to store our bags before check in. Theres a bus stop 2 mins walk from the guest house that can take...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and welcoming service, the room itself was pleasant and had everything I needed. Free off-street parking and a good location, close to shops and restaurants.
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for where I needed to be. The manager was very friendly. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. Tea, coffee and biscuits. I will definitely stay here again!
  • Shepherdson
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Accommodating staff, comfy bed, clean. A classic guest house. ,

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 159 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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Property information

We are in a great location only 1.6 miles from the city centre. offering clean comfortable rooms with free wifi, TV/DVD, radio/alarm, tea & coffee making facilities and fridges in most rooms. Free on-site car park.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in the south of Cambridge within 5 minutes walk from the Cambridge Leisure Park, offering a choice of restaurants, shops, bars, cinema, bowling, 24 hr gym and The Junction entertainment venue. Street food is often available close by, it's very popular with Cambridge residents and visitors. Our local pub offers good tasty food, beers and ales at very reasonable prices. Post office, pharmacy, newsagent and various takeaways are all within 100 yds. There is very good bus link to the city centre opposite the guest house and Cambridge train station is 15 minutes walk.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fairways Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules
Fairways Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests under the age of 18 are only permitted to stay in the hotel if accompanied by an adult of 21 years or older.

This property is unable to accommodate stag or hen parties, or similar groups.

Please note, this property has three storeys and there are no lifts; as a result, it might not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Please inform Fairways Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Fairways Guest House

  • Fairways Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Fairways Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Single
    • Fairways Guest House is 1.5 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Fairways Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Fairways Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.