Curated luxury hotels in Cambridgeshire

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

With a riverside setting, the friendly Holiday Inn Northampton is free for the under 12s. It has free parking, a brasserie, a bar and a mini-gym.

The rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated and feature both a bath and a shower. Tea/coffee making facilities are at the guests’ disposition and there is a work desk in every room.

A good breakfast is served everyday from 06:30 until 10:00 at the Holiday Inn Northampton. The brasserie serves a selection of pastas, salads and curries and the lounge bar is an ideal place to relax.

The hotel is just 2 miles from the centre of Northampton and only 5 miles from the M1 motorway. The hotel is within a short drive of the area’s many business parks while Woburn Safari Park and Silverstone are reachable within 30 minutes.

Children under 12 years of age can stay and eat for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Situated in Oakham, 39 km from Leicester Railway Station, The Angler Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Angler Hotel also boast a garden view. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Belgrave Road is 39 km from The Angler Hotel, while University of Leicester is 40 km from the property. East Midlands Airport is 52 km away.

This 16th-century coaching inn in the centre of Market Harborough has 2 restaurants and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Three Swans is 3.5 miles from Foxton Locks.

Rockingham Castle is about 20 minutes' drive away, and Rockingham Speedway is about 13 miles from The Three Swans.

The Eatery serves a fine-dining menu, cocktails and al fresco dining in the property's courtyard during the summer months, and also serves freshly prepared and cooked pizzas in its outdoor pizza oven.

The Three Swans offers free parking and has easy roads links to the M1 and A14. Market Harborough Train Station has direct trains to London and Sheffield.

There are 8 conference rooms at the Three Swans, and it is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, and can cater for wedding requirements.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling.

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

Close to the city centre and only a 10-minute walk from the railway station, Holiday Inn Stevenage has a mini-gym and boasts a modern and stylish Destinations Bar and Restaurant. The hotel is easily accessible from junction 7 of the A1 (M).

Holiday Inn Stevenage has air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and black-out curtains. Tea/coffee making facilities, desk and en-suite facilities are also featured. Free WiFi is available through the hotel.

The hotel offers conference facilities for up to 400 guests and guests can start the day off with a a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from London Luton Airport by car, 25 minutes by train from central London, and 40 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Cambridge

Situated in Luton, 22 km from Woburn Abbey, Spark by Hilton Luton features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Hatfield House.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Speaking Bengali, English, French and Gujarati at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Knebworth House is 26 km from Spark by Hilton Luton, while Watford Junction is 29 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 4 km away.