Cowan Court (Churchill College), Cambridge

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 02:00 (2:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Founded in 1958, Churchill College is the National and Commonwealth Memorial to Sir Winston Churchill. Nobel Prize winners Francis Crick, discoverer of the structure of DNA, and Anthony Hewish, the discoverer of the pulsar, were amongst its founding Fellows.

Food & beverage

Full English and continental breakfasts are included and are served either in the college Buttery or the main Dining Hall between 07.30am and 09.30am.

For lunch and dinner, guests are welcome to use either the dining hall or the buttery on a cash basis subject to opening hours and occasional private bookings.

Please note this is not self-catering accommodation, the student kitchen facilities are not for external guests.

The Buttery bar is open throughout the day for snacks and drinks (subject to some restricted opening times). It provides the perfect space for catching-up with emails whilst relaxing with a refreshing drink, and a piano is available for those with a musical bent.

Grounds & Gardens

The spacious grounds are home to an extensive collection of contemporary sculptures from a variety of well-known artists. They provide the perfect backdrop for an hour or two relaxing in the sun with a cool drink and a good book.

Other facilities

Additional facilities for residents include on-site laundry, a TV room, an all-day bar and café (subject to some restricted opening times) and sports facilities including squash and tennis courts and a multi-gym. Sports equipment, irons and hair dryers can all be borrowed from the Porters' Lodge.

Double ensuite rooms include a desk, free WiFi, fridge, toiletries, hairdryer and hospitality tray with tea & coffee making facilities and are offered at highly competitive rates.

The College cannot accommodate pets.

Parking, which is at a premium in this city, is free, but subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be reserved or guaranteed.