🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Waterman
📍 32, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX
Your stay — The Waterman
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Laurence's (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Jesus College Chapel (906 m · ~11 min walk)
- Synagogue: Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue (950 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Wesley House Chapel (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Grafton — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Jesus Green — 658 m · ~8 min walk
The Museum of Cambridge — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
ADC Theatre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Jesus Green Playarea — 412 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Milton Road Pharmacy — 893 m · ~11 min walk
Pink Elephant — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Cambridge punt tours — 996 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport bureaux and tourist exchange shops which give poor rates.
Contactless payment is widely accepted; Visa/Mastercard are standard; Amex less common; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works in most places.
Not obligatory; round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service charge not included; hotel staff not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Independent cafes and chain coffee shops offer filter coffee for around £2.50.
Sandwich shops or supermarket meal deals cost £3–£5; many pubs do a £7–£9 lunch special.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant is typically £10–£14.
Limited street food; markets (like Cambridge Market) and food vans occasionally appear near the city centre and business parks.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi are common budget supermarkets in the CB4 area.
High-street chains like Primark and H&M are accessible in Cambridge city centre; CB4 has no dedicated market for clothes.
Bus day pass (Cambridge & Stagecoach) around £4.50; from Stansted airport, National Express coach costs £12–£18 one-way.
1) Walk or bike – CB4 is flat and close to the centre. 2) Use supermarket meal deals for lunch. 3) Book train/coach in advance for airport transfers.
Good to know — Cambridge
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
CambridgeFor police, fire or ambulance in life-threatening situations, dial 999 or 112 from any phone (including mobiles without credit). For non-urgent police matters, call 101. For health advice that's not an emergency, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cambridge, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Waterman
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 286 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Milton Road Pharmacy — 893 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cambridge Station/City Centre → The Kendall Hotel vicinity
💡 Excellent for local exploration; buy Day Ranger ticket (£4.50) for unlimited travel; hotel is walkable from city center
London Stansted Airport → Cambridge Coach Station (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Budget-friendly; book online for discounts; can be slow during peak times
London Stansted Airport → Cambridge Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Most economical option; connect at London Liverpool Street or use direct services; purchase Railcard for discounts
London Stansted Airport → The Kendall Hotel, Cambridge
💡 Book in advance for better rates; journey time varies with traffic on M11 motorway
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Waterman?
Check-in at The Waterman is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Waterman?
Sandwich shops or supermarket meal deals cost £3–£5; many pubs do a £7–£9 lunch special.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Waterman?
Bus day pass (Cambridge & Stagecoach) around £4.50; from Stansted airport, National Express coach costs £12–£18 one-way.
Top Attractions in Cambridge
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am—fewer tourists and the light hits the stonework well. Avoid sunny weekends when punters clog the path.
💡 Go on weekdays before 11am—school groups arrive later. Ask at the info desk for the free spotlights tour (Tues 1pm). Skip the temporary exhibition unless it's your thing—it costs extra.
💡 Continue to The Orchard tea garden for scones—cash only, no card. The path gets muddy after rain, so wear boots. Best from late April to September.
💡 Check the college website for free evensong services at 5:30pm on weekdays—you get in free and hear the choir. Arrive 15 minutes early.
💡 Entry is £8 but free for Cambridge residents with a library card. The best time is May-June when the irises are out. Bring a packed lunch—the café is overpriced.