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Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge
For a summer city getaway, look no further than The Varsity. This independently owned boutique hotel offers 48 tasteful rooms and a luxurious spa in Cambridge’s buzzing Quayside area. The riverside location, rooftop terrace, outstanding restaurants, full-service spa and modern decor combine to make this among the most well-appointed hotels in the city and the perfect base for punting, shopping, sightseeing and nightlife. To satisfy your appetites, The Varsity is also home to two impressive eateries, including the River Bar Steakhouse & Grill with magnificent riverside views. The head chef sources the majority of ingredients locally and is committed to serving the most tender, full-flavoured steak only with the finest prime beef aged for 28 days. Alongside the famous steak, guests can enjoy fresh fish, impressive vegetarian dishes, homemade puddings and a finely crafted cocktail list. The Varsity’s second restaurant Six Brasserie is housed on the sixth floor, below the hotel’s iconic rooftop garden. The 120-cover all-day brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a dedicated ice cream menu and weekend brunch offering. It’s the perfect spot for a pre- dinner cocktail, a nightcap or to relax in the sun during the summer. If you’re looking to unwind, The Varsity Hotel & Spa is also home to the impressive Glassworks Health Club. Located in the adjoining warehouse building, this is available to all guests staying at the hotel. With a whirlpool hot tub overlooking the river, a sauna, steam room, spa pool and huge range of luxury Elemis treatments, the Glassworks is the ultimate place to relax for those visiting Cambridge. Book your summer stay now at thevarsityhotel.co.uk
LOCAL FAVOURITE The Varsity’s 48 boutique rooms are gorgeously decorated
TURING LOCKE, EDDINGTON This chic aparthotel located in the city’s sustainable district of Eddington takes its name from the groundbreaking computer scientist Alan Turing. This
enjoy the peaceful courtyard, sip cocktails at Dutch, dine in style at The Astronomer or experience the rooftop terrace at Douce Heights. If you’re visiting in July, don’t miss the offer currently running between Cambridge Folk Festival and Turing Locke, the official partner of the festival’s emerging talent stage The Den. Courtesy of Turing Locke, festivalgoers are being offered a special rate for the weekend. Folk Festival guests can enjoy a 10% discount during the days between 24 and 28 July. Included in the stay is a free Universal electric bus ticket for travel to and from Cambridge station, where Citi 2 shuttle buses run every ten minutes to the festival site in the lush space around Cherry Hinton Hall. Visit lockeliving. com to find out more.
design-led property comprises a host of elegant apartments in which to eat, sleep or relax. Its intentionally decorated interiors feature luxurious teal velvet sofas, striking sculptural lighting and accents of light wood. A combination of style and comfort makes Turing Locke the ideal getaway this summer for families, friends, couples and solo adventurers – dogs are also welcome! Just two miles away from the historic city centre, close to major road links and bus connections, complimentary bike hire (which is subject to availability) and parking are on offer. There are plenty of entertainment facilities on-site, too. You may like to
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