Curated luxury hotels near Wimpole Estate

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.

About Drift Inn
Right off the A1, halfway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes, Drift Inn is where you check in, chill out, and crack on.

We’ve got a lake out front, a golf course out back, and a vibe that says “let’s not overcomplicate things.” Rooms are slick, smart, and sorted with everything you need — fast Wi-Fi, big beds, good showers, and zero waffle.

The Gravel Pit Café & Bar slinging bold plates with a side of lake views. And if you’re into a bit of spa time, Y Spa’s just next door — mist showers, outdoor hydro pool, the works. Book it early, it’s popular for a reason.

Here for a meeting? A meetup? A mates’ weekend? Sorted. From power lunches to last-round cocktails, we’re built for work and the wind-down.

Drift Inn. Easy stays. Zero faff. Full vibe.

Located in St Neots, The Eaton Oak is within a 5-minute drive of St Neots Museum and Cineworld St Neots. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course.

We are very close to City Center of Cambridge and Newmarket Race Courses , off the A14 road,
Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, has an AA 4 Silver Star Rated restaurant and bar.
In a historical building, the hotel has scenic gardens and a health club.

The cosy bedrooms at Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, each have tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some have four-poster beds and garden views.

Set in a Grade II listed former watermill, Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, features a modern fitness centre with a fully equipped gym, sauna, hot tub, steam room and indoor swimming pool.

Award-winning breakfast is served daily, and The Waterwheel Restaurant serves 2 AA Rosette awarded cuisine and fine world wines. Guests can also dine in the bright and airy Orangery or cosy Celtic Bar, or Al Fresco Dining in the Terrace

Situated in Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, is just a 10-minute drive from Cambridge centre and famous University Colleges. The Grand Arcade Shopping Centre can be reached in 15 minutes’ drive.