The Waterman

7.9Good

(636 Ratings)

"The pub is lively, excellent location and really attractive pub. The room was excellent modern and clean. Staff were really nice and helpful and the breakfast in the morning was first rate."

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7.9 / 10.0

Good(636 Ratings)

Inn in Cambridge

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this inn

The Waterman is located 2 minutes’ walk from the River Cam, and half a mile from the historical city center of Cambridge. This traditional Cambridge pub features an on-site restaurant.

Amenities at The Waterman

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

33.5 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

1 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

8.8 mi

High Lodge

27.3 mi

Available Rooms

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7.9Good

(636 Ratings)

"The pub is lively, excellent location and really attractive pub. The room was excellent modern and clean. Staff were really nice and helpful and the breakfast in the morning was first rate."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.9 / 10.0

Good(636 Ratings)

Inn in Cambridge

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

33.5 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

1 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

8.8 mi

High Lodge

27.3 mi

Available Rooms

About this inn

The Waterman is located 2 minutes’ walk from the River Cam, and half a mile from the historical city center of Cambridge. This traditional Cambridge pub features an on-site restaurant.

Amenities

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.9 / 10.0

Good(636 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

A comfortable stay for two nights while travelling through Cambridge.

Comfortable bed and good location

Tiny bathroom sink but not a big deal

6.0 / 10.0

They need to sack the agency who provide kitchen staff.

Nice location and the room was warm, clean, and well provided.

We left without paying for Breakfast - it was THAT bad. Really hard to park cars without incurring serious cost, but that’s okay as Cambridge is a cycle-friendly city. Breakfast was a comically bad experience, with a young lad behind the bar dealing with the worst ever Chef I’ve ever experienced … we waited over an hour for fridge-cold meagre servings straight from the fridge, pretending to be what we ordered.

4.0 / 10.0

Nice potential, needs staffing rethink

Room was fine, bed comfortable, location good, pub atmosphere good, warm friendly staff

Food was not great, breakfast was poor - badly cooked and cold, staff stretched and very inexperienced but they did their best

8.0 / 10.0

Nice

Clean and comfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Friendly place, but room was too warm.

Very spacious room, excellent location, very helpful staff.

The room was very hot, which made sleeping uncomfortable. The shower could do with a hancle for those like me with poor mobility.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic venue with great location and friendly staff

The pub is lively, excellent location and really attractive pub. The room was excellent modern and clean. Staff were really nice and helpful and the breakfast in the morning was first rate.

Everything was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

The waterman

Ideally situated for what we needed

8.0 / 10.0

Great room and fab breakfast

Room Was well equipped and noticeably clean. Lovely

No parking

9.0 / 10.0

Really nice stay for a city break

Really cosy and nice space

9.0 / 10.0

Great location very comfortable

Superb location very friendly and helpful staff. Large comfortable room and bed. Great shower lovely towels

9.0 / 10.0

Nice room above a pub, reasonably priced, very comfortable

Not much

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely vintage rooms, great location for Stockbridge, parking onsite

Quaint old rooms with vintage furniture, beams and creaking floorboards

Slight ambient noise from the pub below - really not a big issue though.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place, would recommend

Lovely place, staff were all pleasant. Great atmosphere in the pub. Rooms were comfy and had everything you would want. Easy to find and a nice leisurely walk into Cambridge. Handy to have a coop opposite too for grabbing a few snacks for the room.

Room was really warm when we arrived but no issue really as we just cracked the window. There was a fan too so if we’d needed to then we could have used it but the window did the trick 👍🏻

6.0 / 10.0

Ok for the value. Reasonable breakfast

Guy behind the bar was lovely

Water runs all over the walls

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing price, amazing beds, amazing food & and amazing staff

Excellent location bright next to river and park if you have a dog. Parking right in front of pub. Sainsburys 1 min across the road. The food is amazing even though there are restaurants nearby I woukd suggest staying in the pub for dinner, excellent eggs royale fir breakfast, I imagine the cooked would be just as tasty. The bedroom was quiet no noise from pub, no noise from street or other rooms. TV and Nespresso machine thst makes Coffee and hot water fir tea. Nice touch newspaper on bed as you arrive. Free wifi and good TV channel choices. The staff were all friendly, this is not said as a cliche for the review, they were really helpful and friendly. Close walk to all campuses and city centre, without the cost of city prices.

8.0 / 10.0

Great Stay.

The location is great. Short walk along River to Quayside or through Jesus Green to historical centre. Short taxi/ uber ride from train station Staff very friendly and attentive. Nice warm welcome!. Bed very comfortable. Food good. Bar/ pub had good atmosphere. Great value for money.

Room a little tired, could do with paint touch ups etc.

6.0 / 10.0

Good location, nice staff but disappointing room

The location was very convenient and the staff were really nice.

The room was very small for the price we had paid and quite run down.

5.0 / 10.0

Dull, basic, could be so much better

Liked location but was on a noisy street Lots of shouting before closing time outside

Very run down, paint peeling off walls.

9.0 / 10.0

Great location for weekend in Cambridge

The location and Oakleigh the manager were great. Really comfy bed and good shower

Room was a tiny bit tired

10.0 / 10.0

We had two really cozy and well-equipped Rooms. It's also a good location for sightseeing.

We had two really cozy and well-equipped rooms. Although the rooms are above the pub, it was very quiet, and the pub food was as expected. It's also a good location for sightseeing.

8.0 / 10.0

A good spot to stay but don’t eat here.

It was in a good location, clean and comfortable.

The bathroom was very small. The food that we had at the restaurant was very ordinary and overpriced.

9.0 / 10.0

Great staff and great stay

Conveniently located. Staff very welcoming and helpful.

2.0 / 10.0

Very disappointing and hugely overpriced

Break fast was OK if expensive R

Room was tiny - no lift Everything was very tired Shower and bathroom taps were nigh impossible to regulate

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent choice for an overnight stay in Cambridge.

This is the second time we have stayed here and would definitely rebook. Staff very friendly and helpful, the pub downstairs has a great bar and there is a restaurant and outdoor area.

You have to be prepared to look around for parking although the staff helped us out with recommendations.

8.0 / 10.0

Very close to Cambridge and the place was nice with great staff.

It was a great place to stay with brilliant staff with a great atmosphere.

The room was too hot and no way of making a cup of tea

9.0 / 10.0

A highly pleasant and comfortable stay with great service and food.

We stayed for one night and were allowed to check in already around midday, which was very convenient. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful – a special "thank you" to Niko, who supported us with everything from local recommendations to booking taxis. We truly felt at home. The Sunday roast in the evening was a real highlight – absolutely delicious, compliments to the chef! The atmosphere throughout the hotel was warm and welcoming, which made our short stay very enjoyable. We will definitely return on our next trip to Cambridge.

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8.0 / 10.0

Perfect location, close to shops and nice big room

Perfect location, quiet considering above the pub, nice little touches in the room which was quite big.

8.0 / 10.0

Cambridge was great hotel was pleasant and in a good area to access the river and parks.

Location was great nice riverside walk into town. Plenty of local pubs and eateries.

Road noise in our room was quite loud as we had to have the window open on a hot night.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay

Good layout everything you could need.staff could not do enough for you tried carrot cake delicious.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Very friendly helpful staff. Property perfectly located by the river. Lovely 5 min walk into the centre. Room was a litt

Great location, lovely staff

Small room, tiny window, noise from the road

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely staff - we will be back!

Location was excellent. Staff, particularly Oakley were amazing dealing with our many requests. Breakfast was good. Double glazing was good as we heard no road noise. Very good shower in the en-suite.Would definitely stay again.

Our room was quite small but very comfortable for a short stay.

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly and helpful staff

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Very enjoyable

Very comfortable, in a good location and good value for money.

Parking was down the road

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent Staff, Location, Price & Shower.

The Staff. The location. The Price. The Shower.

Room No. 5 would be improved with an extra light to assist those of us over 50 with declining eyesight to read. Perhaps a mini fridge could be provided in room to keep milk for tea & coffee & water cold.

7.0 / 10.0

Comfortable stay for a couple of nights

Convenient location to downtown Cambridge.

Decor a bit tired and could do with cleaning/updating stairs and doors to rooms.

7.0 / 10.0

Enjoyable stay. Small improvements could be made to reflect the price of the room.

Bed was comfy and bathroom was lovely. The products in the bathroom, which included shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, were a lovely touch. They were colourful as well, which looked aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Staff were friendly. Proximity to the centre of town is good. Co-op right opposite. Parking ended up great, as we parked right outside. We did not have breakfast at The Waterman, so I cannot comment on this.

The room was tired. For example, I felt that the carpet walking up the stairs needed addressing, perhaps cleaning. There was paint peeling off the back wall, which made the room look uncared for. There was black mould/dirt around the window frames and I noted this on the venetian blind in the bathroom also. Although it looked like the blind had been cleaned, it was marked, which made it look shabby. There were 2 small bottles of semi-skimmed milk left in the room, to put in coffee/tea etc. However, they were not in a fridge and it was a very hot day. I therefore put them in a sink of cold water. I feel that £167 for the room was quite a lot. We were on the main road, which is not a problem, as I knew this when I booked. However, all these small details have to be taken into account when costing the room. The fan was great, but we did have to have the window open slightly, to produce more air flow. It is important to note that noise from the road goes on to well into the early hours of the morning, so if you want peace and quiet, requests not to be placed at the front of the pub would have to be requested. I am a holiday home owner, so know the work that goes into the upkeep of a property when renting out to guests. The points I have raised are not to bad mouth the establishment, but to provide some constructive criticism.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good for a short stay

Very clean, small but cozy. All necessary things were fresh and available. Very good traditional or healthy breakfast in the pub. Next to the park, river and sightseeing. Very good for a short stay.

Traditional sink in the bathroom

8.0 / 10.0

Older style small rooms

Good for what we needed

No air conditioning

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous

Clean, comfy, convenient location (walkable). Gorgeous architecture. Easy check-in. Street parking was free after 5pm

8.0 / 10.0

Nice and pleasant stay for the night would go back 👍🏻

It is in a good location with a short walk to many points of interest… the staff were warm and welcoming… there is a good choice of local ales along with many popular largers and ciders .. the breakfast was very nice so I should imagine that the lunch and evening meals would be of a good standard.

The only negative was the room was a little on the small side and very warm as if you opened the window the traffic noise was a bit of a nuisance apart from that clean and tidy.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Waterman. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Waterman pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Waterman?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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About this inn

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Inn in Cambridge

Reasons to book

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this inn

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Waterman pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Waterman?

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