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THE GRADUATE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL
Sitting in an idyllic position along the banks of the River Cam, the Graduate is inspired by the colours of the pastoral English countryside. The striking interiors are full of thoughtful details giving nods to the importance of the city’s university, from the lobby’s DNA art installation – which celebrates Rosalind Franklin, a pioneer in the development of DNA – to the splashes of Cambridge Blue in the bedrooms. Featuring a stunning lawn area with river views, Garden House is the hotel’s in-house restaurant. The menu focuses
on open-flame cooking and seasonal East Anglian produce. Another big draw is the newly opened Leisure Club, complimentary for all hotel guests, which boasts state-of-the- art gym equipment, a swimming pool and other facilities. If you fancy an excursion, the hotel has partnered with Scudamore’s to offer afternoon tea and a private punt experience, or check out the Cambridge Distillery collaboration for a Gin Dinner with paired dishes from the chef. From £189 | graduatehotels.com
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