St John's College, Cambridge

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The Bridge of Sighs
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St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge

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Overview

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 College, Cambridge, celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2011. Founded on the site of the 13th-century Hospital of St John, the College has expanded over five centuries to become the largest college of both Oxford and Cambridge by area.

The college boasts magnificent gardens and extends onto the famous Cambridge Backs beyond the River Cam, with its courts connected by the beautiful Bridge of Sighs. While the Great Gate of the college leads directly into the heart of the city, the college courts offer a serene and peaceful environment for guests.

The Bed and Breakfast service at St John’s College offers bedrooms in refurbished rooms spread throughout the college. These rooms accommodate students during term time and offer both twin and single rooms. All rooms have ensuite facilities. It is important to note that twin rooms consist of separate single beds in different rooms, connected by a small lounge, and the college does not have double beds within the college.

St John’s College has been awarded a 4* rating by Visit England for three consecutive years, emphasising the high standards of service and amenities provided. Please note that the college cannot accommodate persons under the age of 16 years.


Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:00 (11:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

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



History

For more than 500 years, St John’s has been a community in determined pursuit of excellence in education, learning, religion and research. These five centuries have shaped the College you encounter today, ensuring continuing academic independence and, most important of all, building on the myriad academic advancements made by members of the College and their wider contributions to humanity and to the world as a whole

St John’s has long been one of the biggest colleges in Cambridge, and has helped deliver an impressive list of Nobel Laureates, Prime Ministers, scientists and philosophers, authors, writers, actors, musicians and sportspeople, inventors, business leaders and industry pioneers.  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 & beverage

The rate encompasses a comprehensive traditional cooked breakfast, conveniently served in the Buttery between 08:00 AM and 10:00 AM, located in 2nd Court.

Bed & Breakfast guests are also afforded the opportunity to utilise the Buttery for evening meals, which are served daily between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM; however, these meals are subject to an additional charge and cannot be billed to their respective rooms. Payment for all meals is exclusively accepted via Credit/Debit Card.

Additionally, the College Bar, also situated in 2nd Court, operates daily from 3:00 to 10:00 pm (extended to 12:00 noon on weekends), presenting an extensive array of international lagers, local artisan beers, including the Colleges own brewed Yale Ale, a full spectrum of spirits, and a diverse selection of crisps and confectionery. The bar is also renowned for its exceptional range of wines and champagnes, featuring the College's own labelled port, making it an ideal memento for guests.

To ensure the utmost guest satisfaction, all members of the Front of House team have attended Allergy Awareness training. Furthermore, all staff members possess extensive food hygiene qualifications, exceeding the minimum standards, and are engaged in continuous training programs to maintain the highest levels of service and safety.

Grounds & Gardens

Allow yourself time to walk along the River Cam which flows through the college, and to view the world-famous Bridge of Sighs of which Queen Victoria was a great admirer.

The gardens and grounds are very beautiful and take time out to walk by and see all the flowers. Visit the newly landscaped gardens outside the Cripps building along with the Colleges reflection pond, created as a space for student wellbeing

Other facilities

Rooms are serviced daily and included in the room rate.  Please note that due to the age of the buildings and it surroundings, there are no lifts to any of the rooms. If lower or ground floor rooms are required please ensure this is noted when booking.
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. 

 

Reviews

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Absolutely brilliant! I have stayed with University B & B before on several occasions at different locations, but have to say this was the best ever. Wonderful location, clean and comfortable room, helpful friendly staff and superb food. I highly recommend

BarbaraB

Beautiful, magical buildings, grounds and history. Wonderful room over looking the Cam - perfect. Everyone at St Johns was friendly and welcoming. Great few days in idyllic setting.

Anon

My stay was perfect- I found everything clean and comfortable . The food in the Buttery very good . The 3 people in the Porters Lodge were exceptional - kind and helpful.

Anon

All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the surroundings were beautiful, food was good and everything was excellent value

Anon

Excellent experience by all accounts! Room was well kept, basic room. Hardwood floors were lovely and the bathroom was clean.

Anon

Excellent experience, from booking, checking in and the room itself. Breakfast was excellent.

Anon

Wonderful stay. Comfortable room in beautiful setting and the breakfast was excellent.

Anon

Simple romm with all I needed, comfortable enough and very clean, beakfast was great

SimoneA

Perfect- except ‘standard’ rubbish student bed

JulianH
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Facilities & information

Summary

16th-century buildings

Breakfast included

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

No pets allowed

Historic property

Food

Cafe on site

Continental breakfast (included)

Cooked breakfast (included)

Bar

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Private/enclosed garden

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Central heating

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

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Address: St John's College, St John's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB2 1TP, United Kingdom

On arrival, please check-in at the Northampton Street Porters Lodge.  If coming by train, taxis are positioned outside the station concourse and please ask to be dropped off at Northampton Street Porters Lodge. .

Please show your booking confirmation to 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  Northampton Street Porters Lodge is open 24 hours.

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. 

Travel information:

There are two rail stations in Cambridge, you require the main station and not Cambridge North.

The College is unable to offer on site parking.  Parking is available at the Park and Ride on Madingley Road on the A428 just off the M11 or Newmarket Road with the bus from both of these locations dropping off just outside the College on Bridge Street.

The main 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, off Emmanuel Street and Drummer Street in the centre of the city, is a 10-minute walk to the College.

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