Stay at The Chalice Guest House in Fenstanton, featuring cosy 18th-century en suite rooms, pet-friendly and kid-friendly amenities near Cambridge attractions.
Reviews highlight attentive hosts, spotless rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere, making this guest house a favored choice near Cambridge’s attractions.
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The Chalice Guest House offers modest en suite bedrooms within a charming 18th-century cottage located on Fenstanton’s High Street. Guests will find distinctive period features such as inglenook fireplaces and various antiques that contribute to a cozy, traditional atmosphere. The property’s character is complemented by bright, airy rooms and a comfortable setting suitable for those seeking a quiet countryside stay.
Service options at this guest house cater well to families and pet owners, being both kid-friendly and pet-friendly. Breakfast receives consistent praise for its quality and variety, with several guests highlighting the attentive and welcoming service from the hosts. The proximity of a neighboring pub just two doors away provides a convenient spot for dining and socialising without the need to travel far.
Its location is appealing for visitors interested in nearby cultural and recreational activities. Attractions such as The Fitzwilliam Museum, King’s College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden are within reasonable reach, offering a range of sightseeing and leisurely pursuits. The guest house also benefits from easy access to major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, making it a practical base for travel.
Reviewers frequently highlight the cleanliness, comfort, and homely atmosphere of the accommodation, with many noting the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. While the property’s scale and amenities remain modest, it is particularly well-suited for travellers looking for a personable, quietly located guest house with character rather than large hotel facilities.
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Lovely guest house, immaculate throughout, elegantly decorated with lots of nice little touches, great choice of breakfast . Booked last minute as our hotel let us down and wasn't disappointed! The lady who runs it is lovely,very friendly and welcoming,. Also there's a nice pub 2 doors away... glad we didn't have our other booking! Would definitely recommend and go back!
My wife and I stayed here for my work visit the last week in January. The accommodations were great and the location perfect. Meals were excellent in the morning and the pub (The Duchess) was just a short walk from the Chalice and excellent as well. Both Fran and Jackie was extremely friendly and very accommodating to my wife who had to stay behind while i was at work. They gave her great information on where to go and what to see. Next trip out for work.. I know where I am staying!
Love it from the moment we arrived, we had a very warm welcome from Jackie, a lovely friendly lady. The room was bright and airy, the bed was super comfortable. Fran made us exceptionally good breakfasts. Highly recommended 5 stars are just not enough.
Stayed here for 3 nights and what a beautiful place to stay . Made to feel very welcome from the moment we stepped inside room I stayed in was perfect very clean and very modern and had everything u need . Will defiantly stay again highly recommended
Really great place to stay. Superb room, great bed, great shower. The lady running the business made you feel incredibly welcome. The breakfast was fantastic too. Will definitely head back to the Chalice next time I'm in the area.
Beautiful room. very very nice and kind hosts . A pretty dining room.Well worth a visit. Two doors away from a lovely pub with well presented and tasty food.
Perfect little B&B with a great atmosphere, beautiful rooms & bathrooms and spot on breakfast. Jackie was really accommodating and her daughter's pub 2 doors down is the perfect place to relax after a busy day with a great selection of beers. Kitchen wasn't open when we were there (to be opened in the next week or so) but they were more than happy for us to pick up fish & chips from around the corner and eat in the courtyard. If we are ever in the area again for meetings we will certainly stay again!
Most excellent in all respects. A good check of a well run establishment (for me) is the state of any shower curtain. I can report, that the Chalice passed this simple test with flying colours. Alexia in the room was an excellent idea. Breakfast was simply "outstanding". The staff, are most excellent. Stay here, I recommend it.
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