Curated luxury hotels in Cambridgeshire

Said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots, this Elizabethan hotel has historic features and an on-site restaurant. The Talbot offers en suite bedrooms, WiFi access and free parking.

Each en suite bedroom offers tea and coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels. Some of the bedrooms feature bathrobes and slippers.

The restaurant and bar offer traditional British cuisine, fine wines and real ales. The The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough - The Coaching Inn Group boasts oak beams, open fires and many other historic qualities. Some parts of the hotel come from Fotheringhay Castle. This includes the staircase, which Mary Queen of Scots walked down before being executed.

Oundle is a town with Georgian architecture and a 14th-century church. Close by is Lyveden New Bield, the remains of a cross-shaped 16th-century lodge. Peterborough (and its shopping centre) is just 16 km away.

In the heart of Peterborough, the exclusive 4-star Bull Hotel is opposite the Queensgate shopping centre. Close to the cathedral the Bull offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Spacious rooms all feature a bathroom with bath and shower, Freeview TV and trouser press. Over half have been refurbished to executive standards and have air conditioning, a power shower, a bathrobe and slippers.

The Brasserie serves both traditional and continental cuisine and has a fantastic wine list to complement your meal. Pastroudis bar and lounge is open all day and offers drinks and light snacks.

Dating back to the 17th-century this Grade II listed building has been carefully renovated to its original glory. The bus and train stations are both just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

There are several parks within easy walking distance of The Bull whilst Orton Golf Course is just 3 miles away. Close to the A1M the hotel has excellent transport links for Cambridge and London.

Located in Peterborough, The Haycock Manor Hotel is on a river – a 3-minute drive from Nene Valley Railway - Wansford Station and 7 minutes from Elton Hall & Gardens. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Stamford Meadows and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Browne's Hospital and Museum.

This converted and refurbished watermill offers chic, elegant and stylish accommodation in an idyllic 12-acre countryside setting near Newmarket and Cambridge.

With its exposed beams and 17th-century water wheel, Tuddenham Mill offers a unique environment with an air of sophisticated comfort and luxury.

The modern rooms have Italian-style furniture, over-sized beds with feather duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. They also include Bose sound systems and flat-screen TVs, whilst bathrooms have walk-in showers, large baths and ESPA toiletries.

In the restaurant, award-winning contemporary menus offer fresh food and local produce. Enjoy your breakfast or a light snack on your own terrace by the mill pond.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and River Cam. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Jesus College.

Located in Kettering, Rushton Hall Hotel & SPA is within a 10-minute drive of Unique Pursuits Paintball and Corby Boating Lake. This spa hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Queen Eleanor Cross and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Wicksteed Park.

A stay at Gonville Hotel places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Downing College and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.

Located in Kettering, Kettering Park Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wicksteed Park and Kettering Conference Centre. This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kettering Golf Club and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Sywell Country Park.

Located in Northampton, The Falcon Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Northampton Guildhall and University of Northampton. This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Royal & Derngate Theatre and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from All Saints Church.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is centrally located in Bedford – a 2-minute walk from St. Paul's Church and 15 minutes by foot from Bedford Park. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Priory Country Park and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Shuttleworth Collection.

With a stay at The Hopping Hare in Northampton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Northampton Golf Club and Laser Zone. This luxury inn is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Silverstone Circuit and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Holdenby Almshouse School History Centre.

Located in Newmarket, The Packhorse Inn is a 5-minute drive from National Horseracing Museum and 6 minutes from Red Lodge Karting. This luxury inn is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from National Stud.

Located in Hitchin, The Farmhouse at Redcoats Restaurant & Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Welwyn Roman Baths and Knebworth House. This upscale hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Hatfield House and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Shuttleworth Collection.

A stay at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Newmarket, within a 5-minute drive of National Horseracing Museum and Newmarket Racecourse. This spa hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from National Stud and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Red Lodge Karting.

With a stay at Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa in Oakham, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Rutland Water Nature Reserve and a 3-minute drive from Barnsdale Gardens. This spa hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Oakham Castle and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Normanton Church.

With a stay at Mercure Milton Keynes in Milton Keynes (Two Mile Ash), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bletchley Park and National Bowl. This golf hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Silverstone Circuit and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Woburn Safari Park.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cambridge in Cambridge (Petersfield), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

Located in Milton Keynes (Central Milton Keynes), Hotel La Tour is within a 5-minute walk of Milton Keynes Theatre and Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Bletchley Park.

Located in Milton Keynes, The Woburn Hotel is in the historical district – a 3-minute walk from St Mary's Church and 13 minutes by foot from Woburn Abbey Deer Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Woburn Abbey.

With a stay at Crown Hotel Stamford in Stamford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Browne's Hospital and Museum and Stamford Meadows. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St Mary's Church and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from William Browne Hospital.