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Shelford Lodge

2.0 star property
Peaceful garden surroundings at Shelford Lodge offer a natural retreat with practical amenities like laundry facilities and express check-in.

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Shelford Lodge welcomes travelers to its tranquil setting with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free parking, and an elevator for easy floor access. The lodge's laundry facilities add convenience for longer stays.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, Ensuite (OL)

Studio, Ensuite (OL)

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Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Cambridge is home to Shelford Lodge. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Gog Magog Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and Mill Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fenner's, or consider a night out at Burwell House. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Map
144 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, England, CB22 5JU

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cambridge Community Church
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Shelford Station
    3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee House Cambridge
    7 min drive
  • Dao Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Nywines Of Cambridge
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    6 min drive

About this property

Shelford Lodge

Bed & breakfast near University of Cambridge
Shelford Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shelford Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shelford Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Shelford Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shelford Lodge located?

Situated in Cambridge, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Orchard Tea Garden, and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Cambridge Junction are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shelford Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Shelford Lodge Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 875 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Breakfast service was good but poor services because the online description of the facility that influenced my booking was misleading and did not match the room provided upon my arrival and I had security concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

It was an ok stay The hotel could do with some updating and modernisation Was greeted very briefly when first arrived, but not at breakfast or when we left
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was what I could describe as the worst place. They gave my room to someone else and couldn’t get them out and gave me what I could describe as staff quarters no tea coffee I didn’t sleep as I felt unsafe as a lone woman and a member off staff was shouting on her phone most of the night. Keep well away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms Mould on walls Very unpleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Les

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do Not Book this property. I really don't know where to start .Bed sit facilities with no amenities, kettle ,cutlery etc, Basic bed,linen, 1 pillow, wardrobe,TV. Private shower room across the hall was disgustingly dirty. Grime around the shower door & toilet ,Shower head could not fix to the wall.Breakfast was basic,with cold meat,tomato's etc, cereal with milk in the dirty fridge. Tea & coffee. I did not see a member of staff at all during this stay and will NEVER !! RETURN.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stopped at this place for one night. Couldn't stop for longer. It's very basic and dated. The breakfast is not good and very limited. I felt it was expensive for what it was. It was worth half what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

The beds were so squeaky you could hardly sleep. They only supplied one pillow each. The breakfast was more for non English without a doubt. Electric wires hanging out inside the building everywhere. Wasn’t impressed at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sulaiman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting as there were cobwebs on the ceiling. There was dust on the furniture. I noticed a small creature on my bed too. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff at checkout very friendly. Breakfast area dirty, as well as room en-suite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the worst place i have ever stayed in. Dirty room, Dirty bathroom & toilet with mold all over the ceiling and walls and shower cubicle. No hearing the room was like an ice box and i wasnt suprised when the radiator in the room didnt work. Who ever owns this place needs to take note of all the reviews that i have read and the last thing i wajt my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting didn’t stay for the 3 nights as it was so bad. Our key was left on the side. Didn’t see anyone on reception. Place was filthy. Mould in the bathroom. Rust and dirty lamp floor was filthy kept our shoes on. Beds felt damp. Windows were wide open when we got there on the ground floor. Do was not locked !! Should be shut down
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service
The location is a bit out of the way and it could be cleaner, but for the price I am not going to complain. There is an electric kettle and a microwave available in the breakfast room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I won't go back and i won't recommend it for anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay run by the loveliest people, feels like a home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO WARM WATER!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Needs modernisation Mattress in room 9 needs replacing due to age Staff very polite and welcoming Overall a very tired hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful place - never again

Possibly the worst hotel stay I have had, The check in was just a key left on the table in the entrance with a hand written note with my name The room was cold, smelly and poorly maintained The decor of the whole place was in poor condition, this was very obviously a care home previously as there were nurse call points in the hallways half removed The bed was uncomfortable so we did not have a good sleep for the two nights we were there The only member of staff we encountered during our stay was rude to us as we were checking out less than 10 minutes after the 10am checkout time The whole experience of this hotel left a bad impression on both of us I travel a lot for work and stay in a lot of different hotels around the country Although cheap it was not the cheapest I have stayed in but was very definately the worst by a long shot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lady on arriving very nice. But private bathroom does not mean en suite it is a separate shower and toilet along corridor which did not look private and needed a good clean. Generally if you want something very basic not fussy about cleanliness and don’t want to spend a lot of money then this place is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It didn’t look as nice as the pictures online and the continental breakfast was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge looked tired and short of a coat of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrendous

Dirty and disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
rooms was nice but the halls was like out the horror movie, breakfast was awful, don’t book if you want to be feed in the morning, it toast and cereal and the butter and jam had been mixed, probably because of the lack of cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
rooms was nice but the halls was like out the shining, breakfast was awful, don’t book if you want to be feed in the morning, it toast and cereal and the butter and jam had been mixed, probably because of the lack of cutlery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this place

Terrible, can’t say much more. Rooms run down, bathroom dirty and metal fittings rusty. Housekeeping was well below par, bedding not particularly clean. The shower was either very hot or scalding, no real ability to adjust. Breakfast was in an upstairs day room, continental buffet, kettle, microwave, no staff just make your own. The place was originally a nursing home that was inspected in 2011 and deemed unsatisfactory. It would appear it later closed down and is now this hotel, but doesn’t look as though any alterations have been carried out to convert it to a hotel, in fact, the nursing alarms are still on the corridor walls. The ambiance of the hotel felt more like a half way house for recovering drug users. I would avoid this place at all costs, don’t even consider booking a room here, you will regret it. I now it’s cheap but we’ve had some good rooms in low cost hotels, if there was a Travelodge near by we would have used that but we had to location specific as we where helping our son move into his new property. It not as though we have never been before to Cambridge itself as our son has lived here for the past eight years. We’ve stayed in other accommodations in Cambridge and never had any issues. If you do decide to stay, may I suggest at least a bottle of wine before you retire as this will help dull your regrets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ok. No tea making facilities, no shampoo, scruffy room, sagging curtains, broken fittings. Warm welcome, easy to park, taxi arrived on time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024