Although some call this College 'The Car Park' due it its red-brick exterior, it is in actual fact the best college in the University of Cambridge. It is much more down to earth than many of the other, older colleges and it has some of the nicest gardens in Cambridge. Whatismore, you are allowed to walk on the grass.
If was the first college founded to be co-ed in the whole university, so three cheers for gender equality.
Ganesh Sivamani
The architecture is quite... interesting. The rooms are fairly expensive for students, but have all the necessary amenities. The garden is lovely, especially in spring, to walk around and enjoy the weather.
Alvo von Cossel
Fantastic architecture, mindblowingly beautiful and innovatively designed gardens.
Highly recommended for the Cambridge traveller daring enough to venture beyond the city centre into the Wild West.
There's an affordable café and bar on site, too, with friendly staff and nice cakes.
Booking.com user
Positive: Excellent breakfast. Quiet location with pleasant walk to centre. Free parking overnight.. Negative: View of brick wall from room... a little claustrophobic! Ask for room with garden view..
Emma Mu
The newest college found in Cambridge. The design and structure of the building are amazing, and the chapel is beautiful. Wonderful place;)
Cao Jocky1 year ago
I always love food here. My favourite is spicy chicken wing which is served with lots of chillies. The seasons are marinated very well and give so much flavour. Others are nice too. Good place to eat in and sharing with family and friends.
Felix Gerick1 year ago
Very unpleasant dinner. The dinner was served when we arrived (6min after the invitation) and got kicked out at 21h. Can not recommend as a conference dinner location
Wongsathorn Jiraphanvanich2 years ago
Best college + accommodation in Cambridge
Details:
Room type: Single (Best type) quite spacious which can fit 2 comfortably
Bathroom: Ensuite with spacious shower and dressing area; heated water
Furniture: Single bed + spacious work area with corner view + single couch + wardrobe and drawers to store your cloths (very big)
Floor: Ground (probably the best since you can access the gardens etc.) beware to lock your windows at all times
Kitchen: Shared with 8 members; 2 stoves; 2 ovens; 1 huge fridge; table and sitting are for up to 12 people (ground floor has access to the courtyard - i deal for a BBQ or garden party for groups of 8-10 people) + washing machine + dryer
Accessibility: Has a few wheelchair friendly rooms with elevators
Cleaning: Bedder cleans your toilet/room + changes linen twice a week
Bike shed: around the side
Key: digital card (use your cam ID)
Neighbours: Friendly and diverse! Mostly PhD students
Commuting: Simple, one bike will make your day - cycle through Burrell’s walk to Garret Hostel Lane across the Garret Hostel bridge and you’ll arrive at the market square area (5 mins) - great location for chem eng since you’ll be working at West cambridge site
If was the first college founded to be co-ed in the whole university, so three cheers for gender equality.
Highly recommended for the Cambridge traveller daring enough to venture beyond the city centre into the Wild West.
There's an affordable café and bar on site, too, with friendly staff and nice cakes.
Details:
Room type: Single (Best type) quite spacious which can fit 2 comfortably
Bathroom: Ensuite with spacious shower and dressing area; heated water
Furniture: Single bed + spacious work area with corner view + single couch + wardrobe and drawers to store your cloths (very big)
Floor: Ground (probably the best since you can access the gardens etc.) beware to lock your windows at all times
Kitchen: Shared with 8 members; 2 stoves; 2 ovens; 1 huge fridge; table and sitting are for up to 12 people (ground floor has access to the courtyard - i deal for a BBQ or garden party for groups of 8-10 people) + washing machine + dryer
Accessibility: Has a few wheelchair friendly rooms with elevators
Cleaning: Bedder cleans your toilet/room + changes linen twice a week
Bike shed: around the side
Key: digital card (use your cam ID)
Neighbours: Friendly and diverse! Mostly PhD students
Commuting: Simple, one bike will make your day - cycle through Burrell’s walk to Garret Hostel Lane across the Garret Hostel bridge and you’ll arrive at the market square area (5 mins) - great location for chem eng since you’ll be working at West cambridge site