Summary
Westminster College is a Grade II listed building.
The college grounds contain two refurbished, self contained cottages that sleep 2 adults (1 double bed) each.
Introduction
Westminster College is situated in the heart of Cambridge making it a good location for a leisure break or business trip. The college is easily accessible from major road networks. The city centre and its main attractions are within a 3-minute walk from the college, making this an ideal place to visit.
The college has two self-contained fully furnished cottages on site, on a self-catering basis, which are ideal for couples and are available for short or long stays. Cottages are available for a minimum of three nights.
The cottages are serviced on a daily basis between 9.00am and 1.00pm. If you wish to cancel your room being serviced, please inform the College Office and display your ‘Do not disturb sign’ on the door.
During your stay, the bed linen will be changed on the third day of your stay and towels will be changed if placed in the bath.
On-site car parking is, whilst free, very limited and is operated on a Pay and Display basis between 5pm and 8am. There is no parking available between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Where possible, guests are advised to utilise Madingley Road Park and Ride or alternative public car parks in the nearby vicinity.
History to the present day
Westminster College buildings were built in 1899 by the Presbyterian Church of England, to replace their existing one in London. The move to Cambridge was largely at the urging of two remarkable twin sisters, Margaret and Agnes Smith, whose portraits now hang in the main dining hall. The college is a Grade II listed building. Almost all the original work survives, with modern facilities sympathetically introduced.
The College is today a Theological College affiliated with Cambridge University with some 50 students; some in training for ministry in the Church.
Food and Drinks
Although the cottages are self-catering, breakfast is served daily within the main college dining hall. Subject to availability and providing 24 hours’ notice is given. Guests staying in the cottages can book breakfast in the main college dining hall at a cost of £9.95 per person for a full English or continental buffet breakfast. Please enquire on arrival.
Dietary requirements can be catered for if advised in advance.
Breakfast is served between 7.30am - 9.00am on weekdays, 7.30am - 9.30am on Saturday and 8.00am - 9.30am on Sunday.
Furthermore, depending on the date of your stay, lunch and dinner may be available at an additional cost. If you would like more information, please make your request in the additional information section of the booking form.
The Chefs take great pride in sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, in a bid to actively promote sustainability. We have been awarded the highest rating of “Excellent 5 Stars” from Cambridge City Council for our food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Many good restaurants, cafés and shops are within easy walking distance.
Grounds and gardens
The cottages are located within the back gardens of the college. The gardens are furnished with picnic benches and guests staying in the cottages are welcome to use the grounds subject to availability.
Other facilities
Free wireless internet connection in all cottages - please request a code from reception.
Coin operated launderette facilities and luggage storage available within the main college building.
Children 2 years or under are welcome to stay with their parent(s). When making a booking, please do so without including the child in the age category. However, please ensure you mention in the Additional Information section of the booking form that you are bringing your child plus travel cot, or whether you wish that we provide a travel cot for you. * Please note that bed linen for the travel cot is not provided and you will need to bring your own.
*Subject to availability
There is sufficient space in the bedroom for a travel cot but not two. Please note there is no space for a travel cot to be set up in the Lounge area.
Guests are advised that the sofa in the lounge area is not a sofa bed.
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Summary
Breakfast (at additional cost)
Public car parking for a charge (nearby)
Facilities
Free broadband access (wifi)
Food and Drinks
Nearby Recreations
Museums (walking distance)
Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
Theatre (walking distance)
Arrival Info
Address: Madingley Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB3 0AA, United Kingdom
Check In: From 2.00pm - 10.00pm
Check Out: By 10.00am
Please note: We are unable to accept check-in's after 10.00pm.
On arrival, please report to reception (located at the main entrance to the college) where a cottage key will be issued. Luggage storage is available on request if your arrival time is before 2pm and your cottage isn't ready. However, please bear in mind that the college cannot be held responsible for any theft or damage to any personal belongings.
Directions: We are located just a moment’s walk north-west of the Cambridge City Centre, Westminster College is located on the mini-roundabout at the junction of Madingley Road, Queens’ Road and Northampton Street.
By Car:
Please note as from Thursday 1st February 2018, Westminster College carpark will be regulated as below:
Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm – Annual Permit holders only
Monday to Friday – 5pm to 8am – Pay and Display (£1.50 per hour, £5.00 over 3 hours and overnight stay)
Weekends All day – Pay and Display (£1.50 per hour, £5.00 over 3 hours and overnight stay)
Although, the College is easily accessible from the major road networks (A14 and M11), parking on-site remains extremely limited and we cannot guarantee parking on-site on arrival.
Also Cambridge gets very congested during peak times and access by car might not be the fastest mean of transport. Therefore, when possible, we strongly encourage using public transports and/or alternatively parking around the College, like Madingley Road Park and Ride, Pound Hill parking or Castle Hill pay and display.
You will find further details about alternative parking from our website, here: http://www.westminster.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Planning-your-journey-Car-Parking-Options-updated-January-218.pdf
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on 01223 33 06 30.
By Rail:
Cambridge Station is about a 35 – 45 minute walk from the college. Buses run every 8 minutes into the centre of Cambridge and taxis are available for hire. By bus/coach: The College is about a 15-minute walk through the city from Drummer Street Bus Station. A taxi from the station to the college will cost around £10.
