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Reviews of The Brambles B&B This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Brambles, Green End, Landbeach, Waterbeach, CB25 9FD, United Kingdom

#2 of 2 hotels in Waterbeach

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Review Score

Based on 179 B&B reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: July 13, 2022

    9.0
    excellent value for money and exceptionally clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    spotlessly clean, easy check-in, lovely freshly cooked breakfast and friendly host

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2022

    7.0
    Good value budget option, ideal for visits to the Cambridge & Newmarket area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No real complaints.

    Clean & comfortble room with tea & coffee making facilities. The lady who runs the guest house was very helpful & each morning cooked up a nice full English breakfast where you could also choose from vegitarian. A nice stay & recommended as a good basic, budget option.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2022

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend The Brambles for a short stay and would use them again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't think of anything we didn't like!

    Very clean comfortable accommodation , excellent choice for breakfast, friendly and helpful patron. Ideally situated for north Cambridge but with no traffic noise.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi signal was very poor. Had to which TV on my laptop tethering thru my phone and consequently used all my data.

    Room was comfortable. Shower was superb.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    8.0
    Working at the Research Park? Stay here! (especially if you enjoy a very good breakfast ;)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a very small thing and not really something I didn't like, but it makes a difference to my comfort when travelling for work. I prefer to arrange my breakfast in the room to save time and focus on the day ahead without distraction. I order room service when available in large hotels or prepare something like instant porridge. It would be fantastic to have an option of a room service breakfast (within reason!). At this location breakfast is charged for in the room rent and can't be opted out of (many hotels etc do this now).

    Travelling for work I appreciated being able to unwind when returning to the accommodation and especially not having to make conversation after a hard day! At the same time I knew that I was being cared for. As an example, when he knew I couldn't make the early breakfast time or eat a full breakfast the proprietor kindly agreed to prepare a bacon sandwich for me at a later time. The bacon was delicious and tea very good too.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

    8.0
    Great breakfast and chaming hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some distance from local food and drink so either eat before arriving or pop out in your car to the nearest pub about 4.5 miles away.

    Excellent welcome from Mikael on arrival who immediately volunteered to take our heavy cases upstairs to our room. Excellent breakfast prepared by Mikael and his delightful lady. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great breakfast. Friendly owner.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2022

    9.0
    have been here a few times very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    friendliness of owner

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2022

    8.0
    Good value for money, homely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was clean and warm. Bob was helpful, witty and told us places to eat, taxi firm numbers etc Good distance as a base for the races.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very clean and had all the essentials that make an overnight stay comfortable such as tea/coffee making facilities and biscuits. Hearty and tasty breakfast made by Bob, the B&B's owner, who gave us some tips on what to see in the local area. Ample parking outside the property and quiet location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2022

    9.0
    A night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    Excellent Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    2.0
    Horrific How has this place got 8.6 reviews
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had an awful damp muggy smell The bedding was very old and tacky The curtains the rugs were smelly The mirror was so high I couldn’t see in it lack of lighting in the room. It was a room from the 1950’s. I use booking.com very regularly I’ve never stayed in a place like this. Couldn’t stay in there so slept in my car which made me feel so unsafe as it was very dark in the car park. But the smell was intolerable

    The location was good very near water beach which is where I wanted to be at a wedding I did not have the breakfast although it was included as I did not stay in the room due to the awful damp smell I slept in my car till it was day light and then headed back to London. I was alone and felt very vulnerable as I had no where else to go

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    10
    A great place for a stopover, quiet and out of town .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Bob, the owner and host could not do enough for us to make our stay pleasant. He also suggested a suitable place for us for an evening meal and made the table reservation for us. Very chatty and friendly. Adequate parking space.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    6.0
    Ok, I suppose for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was pleasant, but a bit small and very tight for space. The B&B is in the middle of nowhere. Far from Cambridge. There was a mix-up or a miscommunication between booking.com and the owner of this B&B (I think his name is Bob.) I pre-booked and prepaid this booking for one night which was charged and paid for from my credit card by booking.com. The owner Bob, then called me after one day of checking out, stating he tried to charge my credit card for the stay several times and was declined. At this stage I thought something fishy was going on. So After checking my credit card transactions I called Bob back telling him that I have indeed already been charged and have already paid for the stay at the B&B and he should check with his bank and booking.com. He then proceeded to tell me that I have to contact booking.com and sort it out. Just be cautious. Like I said it all seemed a little bit fishy after that.

    We stayed one night. A quick stop before heading north for a road trip around the UK. The room was pleasant, but a bit small and tight for space. Zoey, the lady that showed us our room was pleasant and a great character we had a laugh. She also made us breakfast in the morning. Thanks Zoey.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    10
    Punches above its wait.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues.

    We picked this lovely little b&b because of proximity to park and ride for access to Cambridge, so for us, it was well priced and hit the nail on the head. Parking facilities excellent and ditto proximity to M11. We were welcomed at the door by a cheery gentleman who was pleased to see us (yes, it's that easy to make us feel at home). The room was perfect; charging points, smelt fresh, comfortable beds, decent sized room, a shower and not a bath with shower in it so that has sold me. I don't have an issue per se with a shower in bath but it needs proper hand rails to allow easy exit which a lot don't. The litmus test was did I, and partner, wake up with stiff backs? Nope! The breakfast was to order, obviously limited scope for a smaller establishment but we got exactly what we wanted cooked exactly how we wanted. Breakfast was served on a hot plate (imagine that). Ultimately, the price paid was very fair for what we got. My score reflects price and quality for that price. I'd come again, in fact I will. Bravo.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really comfortable. Breakfast was great. Attention to detail exceptional.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Beautiful property and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property and Bob and staff friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    We've stayed here before and Bob is a great host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Warm, comfy, clean, great amenities and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    10
    Ideal quite B & B for business use.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was legendary. Very quick a came on a hot plate which is very rare. Everything was so clean and precise.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    10
    Would definately stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    On arrival the host offered a different room upstairs, it was a lovely large room with a very large shower room. The room was clean and well presented, tea/coffee facilities, biscuits. Order form for breakfast which was completed and left out for him to collect. There was a good selection offered for breakfast and this was cooked fresh.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    10
    A lovely B&B, well recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice comfy room, friendly staff, great location. Arrived in the darkness, was welcomed by the family dog, room was all ready for me - all I had to do is write down what I wanted for breakfast the next morning. This was promptly on time and cooked to perfection.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    6.0
    It was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The front door key did not work , we had to ring the door bell each time to get in. Although it is called a B&B breakfast it was not available at our time of visiting as the owner was on holiday. We think that this should have been made clearer at the booking stage. I did question the price, but was told that it had already been reduced to compensate for the lack of breakfast.

    Warm. The bed was made and the bins were emptied each day. The reception guy was very helpful with the door issue and turning on the heating. We were able to use the fridge to store our food that we brought to make our breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    10
    Excellent stay for work.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Slightly noisy night.

    The greeting on arrival, the breakfast was great as usual. Thanks Bob.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    Great B&B close to Ely and Cambridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely comfortable room, exceptionally comfortable bed. Great breakfast and lots of chat with the host and other guests over breakfast. Ideal location for Ely and Cambridge. Car essential for going for evening meal as nowhere walkable, but options are only a 5 minute drive.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    5.0
    Dissapointing given the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room smelt damp/musty there was a dehumidifier that the owner emptied on request as it had a full tank. There was nowhere to put anything , one of us had to stand aside to let the other one pass. We had the twin

    It was clean, good parking and nice breakfast . The host was pleasant.

    Stayed in September 2023

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