Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

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College Entrance
College Entrance
College Entrance
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Hall Court
Hall Court
Hall Court
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Chapel Entrance
Chapel Entrance
Chapel Entrance
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The College Hall
The College Hall
The College Hall
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Ensuite Room in Blundell Court
Ensuite Room in Blundell Court
Ensuite Room in Blundell Court
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Standard room in Cloister Court
Standard room in Cloister Court
Standard room in Cloister Court
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Standard Room in Sussex House
Standard Room in Sussex House
Standard Room in Sussex House
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Standard Room in Cromwell Court
Standard Room in Cromwell Court
Standard Room in Cromwell Court
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Standard Room in Garden Court
Standard Room in Garden Court
Standard Room in Garden Court
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College Chapel
College Chapel
College Chapel
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William Mong Hall
William Mong Hall
William Mong Hall
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Cloister Court
Cloister Court
Cloister Court
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Cloister Court Gardens
Cloister Court Gardens
Cloister Court Gardens
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The Cloisters
The Cloisters
The Cloisters
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Fellows Garden
Fellows Garden
Fellows Garden
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College Gardens
College Gardens
College Gardens
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Garden Court
Garden Court
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Blundell Court
Blundell Court
Blundell Court

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Overview

Sidney Sussex College is pleased to offer clean, simple accommodation in the unique historic surroundings of a traditional College in the heart of Cambridge. An ideal location to explore the many sights of Cambridge; including the River Cam, Cambridge Corn Exchange, Museums, Shopping Centres and over 50 Restaurants. All within walking distance of Sidney.  

Bedrooms are located within the grounds of the college in either Blundell Court, Garden Court, Cloister Court or Sussex House. There are also bedrooms located a short 5 minute walk away, in Sidney House and Cromwell Court.

Most bedrooms have a wash hand basin and you will be provided with towels and soap. Standard bedrooms are shared between 4-5 bedrooms unless you are in an ensuite room. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, internet access and serviced daily by the Housekeeping staff.

As one of the smaller Colleges, Sidney Sussex has a strong community spirit and is known for its warm and friendly welcome to visitors.

The College does not accept accommodation bookings for hen or stag parties.

For large group bookings please contact the College directly.


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

Check out: 06:30 (6:30am) - 10:00 (10:00am)



History

Founded in 1596 Sidney Sussex is a very well-kept secret - whether it is Elizabethan brickwork, charming Cloister Court, the haunting Chapel, exquisite Rococo Hall, medieval cellars or beautiful ancient gardens - they all lie behind a rather self-effacing wall of Roman cement. Sidney's history is an even better-kept secret including the precise point at which Oliver Cromwell's head is buried.

Grounds & Gardens

Sidney Sussex has two outstanding courtyards surrounded by Grade I listed buildings dating from 1596. The small and friendly atmosphere of the College can be sampled in the Fellows' Garden and Cloister Court where guests can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet in magnificent surroundings.

Other facilities

Internet access is available at no extra cost. Details will be given on arrival at the College.

The College is unable to offer parking on-site, however, the Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre Car Park are available a short distance from the College. Further details please contact the College. 

Reviews

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Service
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We had a great stay, we did not expect a breakfast with só much choise. Very helpful porter when we arrived early. We were pleasantly surprised by the little 'welcome'box with toiletries In the middle of the town centre, everything we wanted to see within walking distance And feeling like students...... the best: the key to open the door in the big entrancegate. Who would not like to see what's behind the walls!

FrancienP

I was extremely happy with the quality of the accommodation and with the friendly, quick check-in and check-out. The heating in the room was a bit fierce, so I had to open some windows to cool it down, but otherwise I was extremely happy with everything.

MikeS

Really good value for money and its central location is a great recommendation. A pleasure to walk through the grounds to our room. All staff we met - porters, refectory staff, cleaners - were friendly and helpful.

Anon

Our stay was excellent. The room was comfortable and well appointed. The breakfast was disappointing insofar as there was no serious continental option (i.e. cheese and/or ham).

ChrisA

Food was excellent. Very conveniently located. No aircon and very hot. Rather noisy outside but this did coincide with a late England football game.

Anon

Such a privilege to stay overnight in this peaceful and beautiful place. I am grateful to Peter the Porter for his gracious and professional assistance.

Anon

Despite the heat in the room throughout the day and night, we had a very pleasant stay. Thank you for the cold water in the fridge.

GuacimaraM

Ideal location for a city break. Beautiful gardens to enjoy

TeresaP

Friendly and central location in a great setting

RobertH
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Facilities & information

Summary

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Central heating

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Gardens

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB2 3HU, United Kingdom

Rooms are available to check in from 2:00pm on the day of arrival. On the day of departure, guests are required to vacate bedrooms and return keys to the Porters' Lodge by 10:00am to enable the rooms to be serviced for incoming guests.

Guests should check-in at the Porters' Lodge at the front of the College (opposite Sainsbury's on Sidney Street).

The Porters' Lodge is open for check-in and check-out between 06.00am and 9.00pm. If you are due to arrive outside of these times, please contact the Porters' Lodge to confirm your arrival. 

The main gate by the Porters' Lodge is closed at 9.00pm. 

Please note that, despite their title, College Porters do not carry guests' bags.

The railway station is approximately 25 minutes walk from the College. Bus and taxi services are available outside the Station entrance.

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