Summary
B&B accommodation in recently refurbished rooms at this 16th Century Cambridge College.
Introduction
St John’s College celebrated its 500th Anniversary in 2011. The College was founded on the site of the 13th century Hospital of St John in Cambridge, expanding over the subsequent five hundred years to become the largest of the Oxford and Cambridge Colleges by area.
St John's has magnificent gardens and extends onto the famous Cambridge Backs beyond the River Cam, with its courts connected by the beautiful Bridge of Sighs. Although the Main Gate of the College leads right into the heart of the city, the College courts provide a serene and peaceful environment for guests.
The Bed and Breakfast offers bedrooms in recently refurbished rooms situated in North Court ,Chapel and in Third Court. These rooms accommodate students during Term time. Both twin and single rooms are available and all have ensuite facilities. The rooms are serviced daily. The twin rooms have separate beds in different rooms and connected with a small lounge. The college has been awarded a 4* rating by Enjoy England, for the last three years, the last audit being in August 2016. Please note there are no lifts to any of the rooms.
PLEASE NOTE THE MINIMUM AGE OF A CHILD THAT IS ALLOWED TO VISIT WITH AN ADULT IS 16 YEARS
History to the present day
St John’s College was founded on the 9th April 1511, its charter sealed by the executors of the foundress, Lady Margaret Beaufort (mother of King Henry VII) who had begun the process of transforming the ancient hospital of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge, into a college for students in the liberal arts and theology.
College alumni have included the classicist Roger Ascham, the social reformer William Wilberforce, the poet William Wordsworth, the physicist Paul Dirac, and the athlete Christopher Brasher.
Food and Drinks
The rate includes a full English Breakfast, served in the Buttery Dining Room between 08.00am -10.00am, which is located in 2nd Court, next to the College Bar. The college is unable to offer dinner.
The College Bar, is open from 12.30pm -2.30pm and again from 6.30pm -11.00pm (10.30pm on a Sunday), their is a range of snack foods available, Fairtrade tea and coffee and also a selection of International lagers and local beers. Plus a superb range of wines and champagnes, including the college's own labelled port and sherry. These make for the perfect gift and a permanent reminder of your stay at St Johns. It is one of the best traditional colleges.
Allergy Awareness training has been carried out with the staff. All staff are fully trained in food hygiene to way beyond the minimum level, and there is a continuous training programme for all the Catering Staff. Awards have been won for their local sourcing of food products and are members of the Sustainable Restaurants Association with a 2 Star rating. They are also one of the first within the University sector to have achieved the Case study on top of the 2 stars.
Grounds and gardens
Allow time to walk by the beautiful River Cam which flows through the college, and to view the world famous Bridge of Sighs of which Queen Victoria was a great admirer.
Other facilities
Rooms are serviced daily and included in the room rate. There is also 24hrs security.
Wi-Fi is offered throughout most of the College, it has to go through the University network, and information is included in the folder in the room.
Guests are welcome to view the Chapel, and to attend if a public service is taking place.
The College is an active member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
Summary
Public car parking for a charge (nearby)
Facilities
Free broadband access (wired)
Free broadband access (wifi)
Food and Drinks
Cooked breakfast (included)
Nearby recreations
Museums (walking distance)
Theatre (walking distance)
Age restrictions
Travel Info
Address: St John's College, St John's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB2 1TP, United Kingdom
Check In: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:00 (11:00pm) (arrivals normally allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted)
Check Out: 06:00 (6:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)
Parking is available, for a charge, nearby. There is a public multi-storey NCP car park in Park Street, adjacent to the College, or you can use Castle Hill car park.
The Porters will be pleased to store your baggage following check-out, whilst you have a last look around the College or City.
On arrival all Guests are required under the Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972 to complete a registration form giving full name and address and nationality. Non UK guests will also be required to provide the number and place of issue of their passport, their nationality and their next destination. These records must be kept for at least 12 months and be available for inspection by any police officer.
On arrival, please check-in at the Forecourt Porters Lodge situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St John’s Street. If coming by train, taxis are positioned outside the station concourse and if you ask to be dropped off at Forecourt Porters Lodge. If arriving early luggage may be left at Forecourt Porters Lodge
Please show your booking confirmation to the Porter, who will provide you with your room keys, a map of the College and direct you to your room.
Despite the term “Porters”, it is not part of a College Porter’s duties to handle luggage. You must carry your own luggage to your room. The Forecourt porters Lodge is open 24 hours.
The College is unable to offer parking on site, the nearest car park is the NCP car park on Park Street which is very close by. Parking is available at the Park and Ride on Madingley Road or Newmarket Road with the bus from both of these locations dropping off just outside the College on Bridge Street.
The Railway Station is approximately a 30-40 minute walk from St Johns, or there are various bus services, Nos 5 or 6, which will get you close to the College. There is also a taxi service available outside the Railway Station which is approximately £10.
The Coach terminal, in the centre of the city, is a 10 minutes walk to the College.
