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T H E T A M B U R L A I N E H O T E L
Alright, I'm biased, but The Tamburlaine Hotel is almost definitely the most stylish accommodation in Cambridge! Thanks to the rejuvenated station-approach area, wheeling your suitcase over uneven paving isn't something to worry about. From the moment you're spotted approaching the hotel, doormen and porters dressed in traditional uniform go out of their way to help you - there's a definite sense of old school charm. If you're looking for a luxurious base for your stay, consider this my recommendation. A few of my favourite features include the brightly-lit marble bathrooms, themed rooms (more on that below) and ridiculously comfortable beds.

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T H E G A R D E N R O O M
Recognise the nature-inspired interior design? The Garden Room is described as having a 'genteel grandeur' and is covered with ornate Victorian wallpaper, silk velvet sofas and gold fittings. If calm, fresh and minimal spaces tick all the right boxes for you, I'd imagine this would also quickly become a fave place of yours. Anyone for afternoon tea? One of my favourite features of any hotel, is when a continuous and yet somehow changing theme runs throughout. In this case, it's a consistent old school glamour vibe, that moves through different design schemes. My suggestion? Take yourself up to the first floor and work through some emails from the comfort of the library - it's like sitting in a Ralph Lauren store.
Psst! Take a closer look at The Garden Room via The Importance Of Discovering Your Aesthetic (speaking of which, loving the feedback - it's been so interesting reading your thoughts with regard to aesthetic!)

T H E R I V E R C A M
Seeing The River Cam has to be at the top of your list when visiting Cambridge. Thankfully, it's fairly impossible to miss as it's accessible from so many different routes via the city. Punts can be seen gliding down the river, filled with smiling tourists and students. Considering how special the river is on a cold and rainy October afternoon, I can only imagine how lovely the experience must be on a summer's day! Also, make sure you locate the Bridge of Sighs before leaving Cambridge - unlike someone who totally forgot.....
T H E F I T Z W I L L I A M M U S E U M
If spending hours upon hours admiring architecture is your thing, it's a good job you're considering visiting Cambridge, because the city is filled with incredible design. My advice? Make your first exploration be The Fitzwilliam Museum. Should you be venturing from the station (and/or The Tamburlaine Hotel), the museum is a fair trek away (uh, in heels). However, your journey can be made all the sweeter by heading via the Botanical Gardens - the small entrance fee is more than worth it.
Psst! Take a closer look at The Fitzwilliam Museum's structure via a recent Architectural Focus.
C A M B R I D G E U N I V E R S I T Y B O T A N I C A L G A R D E N S
Well, I very much doubt this feature will come as a surprise to you - pretty confident we've now established my love for glasshouses is bordering on obsession! My visit to the gardens was a fleeting one, sadly. Though I absolutely plan on returning next summer to enjoy the 40 acres at length. In the meantime, keep an eye out on A Glass Of Ice later in the month for a closer look at this beautifully fresh space!

K I N G ' S C O L L E G E C H A P E L
I'll admit visiting the university colleges wasn't high on my list of things to do, although King's College Chapel was sitting comfortably at the very top. We're very fortunate to have such overwhelming structures here in the UK, with this one being one of the most impressive. Vast fan vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and a history like no other. A visit to the chapel is both inspiring and educational - not to be missed!
Note: the above images of The River Cam were taken out the back of King's College Chapel. So, if you're short on time, this could be a fabulous way of combining two of the city's main sites.


O T H E R A T T R A C T I O N S
It's pretty hard to limit Cambridge to just a few attractions, particularly when there are so many museums to explore - though it all depends on how much information you can absorb! Thankfully, there are plenty of shops (high-street + boutique alike) and cute cafés down narrow lanes offering relief in the form of sweet treats and other snacks. My favourite find was Benets Cafe, located opposite King's College Chapel and serving up the most delicious desserts, including Nutella and banana crêpes, mmm...
Benets Cafe
21 King's Parade
Cambridge
CB2 1SP

B E F O R E Y O U G O
You've got some time to kill before heading back to the station, you're content but tired and needing a boost to avoid falling asleep on someone's shoulder on the train. Back to The Tamburlaine Hotel! Their horseshoe-shaped cocktail bar offers a glamorous end to a stay in the form of refreshments and friendly conversation. The bartender put together a Hepburn (though don't hold me to that, it may have been a Sophia? Audrey? Loren?), a fresh and beautifully-presented drink and continued to explain how the O'Callaghan Hotel Group had spent over £50 million on the new-build hotel. One thing is for sure, you can absolutely tell. Flawless experience, from beginning to end!

I absolutely adore putting together travel diaries and this one in particular was fun to create thanks to the mass of photo opportunities Cambridge offers! Really looking forward to reading your thoughts on both the university city and The Tamburlaine Hotel. Have you ever visited Cambridge before? And if not, would you consider any of the places mentioned above?!
The Tamburlaine Hotel
27-29 Station Rd
Cambridge
CB1 2FB
With love,
Gabrielle x
& it’s so freakin’ instagrammable! How dreamy is that bathroom?? Looks like such a wonderful stay! I’d love to check out those botanical gardens too! Definitely no surprise to find you there! haha
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This place looks amazing!! Especially love the garden room! Xx Susanne - http://bagatyou.com
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Cambridge looks so wonderful! Gorgeous photos x
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Cambridge immediately made ist way on top of my to-visit list. And though agree the river must be beautiful in summer, I feel like I would prefer the whole town on a grey autumn afternoon. For the flair.
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Oh, such a luxurious place. You deserve to be there. You're so royal like a princess.
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Wow all of your photos are so pretty!! Looks like so much fun girly!
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Beautiful photo's and the boats look so fun!
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Wow! I never thought about going to Cambridge but now.... I’m having a change of heart! Beautiful photos!
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the hotel and the place looks fantastic <3 I love living vicariously through your photos :)
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What a gorgeous looking hotel! I really like the marble bathroom and those pastries look amazing!!
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Looks amazing! Love the marble.
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what a wonderful place for a weekend out!
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This totally makes me want to plan a trip! The hotel is gorgeous!
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I haven't visited Cambridge before, but its definitely on my list of cities to visit in the UK. Thank you for this guide. Helps a lot and amazing shots as always.
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Oh the hotel looks so so dreamy! So so many gorgeous details, and love that bathroom. Also, Cambridge looks so lovely, have to visit one day! Xx
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This hotel looks stunning, as do you! Love your photos.
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How picturesque! The interiors look lovely, and that architecture! I only wish we had buildings half as grand and beautiful here. If I ever make my way to Cambridge, I'll keep this guide in mind!
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The interior of the hotel is Stunning that marble toilet is dreamy! I would love to have a toilet like that haha! And you look absolutely gorgeous <3! I haven't been on your blog in a while! I've missed your posts Gabrielle! You look stunning :) xoxo
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your travel dairies! Cambridge is such a beautiful place to visit and The Tamburlaine Hotel looks gorgeous! The interior decor is lovely, so luxurious and really like the feel of the place, that luxurious marble bathroom is so glam, I can imagine spending quite a while pampering in there that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that the bartender took the time out to spend time talking about the history of the place, really like it when people take the time out to talk with you during a staycon.
Looks like you had a terrific time, and I must say you look beautiful in the bathroom mirror shot :)
Lots of love,
Laura xo
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Wow! I love it so much! The marble bathroom totally got me. Ohhh and this delicious breakfast is totally calling my name.
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I always try to visit a museum wherever I go. I feel like a trip will not be complete if I don't visit one.
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This is such a gorgeous hotel, I love the marble bathroom. Cambridge is a lovely place to explore
ReplyDeleteThe marble details on the bathroom look so nice and it looks like you had a great staycation too.
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Oh wow, that marble bathroom! I've never seen a hotel like this, what a beautiful place to stay! Much nicer than the place we stayed in last weekend, for sure, haha! So many beautiful sights to see around the area too.
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This is so beautiful, I love your pics babe !
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Oh wow look at all that marble and a hotel with a garden room sounds like the best! I'm surprised you've not been to Cambridge before, I feel like the whole city really suits you (if that makes sense!)
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Living relatively nearby I've never stayed in Cambridge but it's a gorgeous hotel. I love The Fitzwilliam Museum, it's under rated imo.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that hotel is the absolute DREAM, no?! That bathroom is so, so beautiful! Ben and I stayed in a hotel in London before that had a marble bathroom and it gave me ALL of the interior goals! P.s I can't believe I've never been to Cambridge! I've always heard such amazing things so need to visit!
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Such magnificence. This is so beautiful. I'm so jealous right now. My kind of appeal, from deco to view. Glad you had fun and once again the aesthetics are just 100
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Such a great travel guide!! All the places look so pretty! And the hotel seems to be the perfect place to stay with the marble bathroom! So dreamy!
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Okay, I suddenly want to go to Cambridge :D
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Cambridge looks perfectly charming this time of year and it's really easy to see why the Tamburlaine was high on your travel wishlist Gabrielle! That bed is just so cozy and inviting and how gorgeous is that bathroom!
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Love the look of the hotel you stayed at! Beautiful photography as always - all of the food looks delicious! Cambridge looks so lovely at this time of year.
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Thanks for sharing all theses amazing spots !
ReplyDeleteThe architecture details are amazing on the college building.
I would love to go near this bridge in summer and relax in a boat like this.
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Wow, Cambridge seems a very pretty place to visit in this period of the year!
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This place looks amazing :)
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Wow, I can see why this hotel is considered the most Instagrammable in the area...it is gorgeous! Also I'm loving all these photos of Cambridge! They definitely make me want to visit someday! Thanks for sharing this beautiful post!
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WOW what an incredible location, the marble! AAAH its lovely!
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Cambridge certainly has beautiful grounds. I've not been to the Tambourlaine but have heard nothing but good things--now, I must put this on my list. I typically enjoy museums whilst travelling even for work. You've captured Cambridge so marvellously. Take care, Gabrielle.
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You seriously aren't bias at all Gabrielle as I have total heart eyes over this hotel too! So much marble- I want a marble bathroom like this :) That garden room is spectacular too.
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Looks like a fantastic stay! Love your shots of the architecture, such a beautiful location!
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Stunning photos. I love Cambridge. Yes, I visited it many years ago while living in London and it was an unforgettable place to visit. I did not stay at this beautiful and stylish hotel so I guess I have to go back and visit it again. I am in love with it. Thanks for the beautiful post. xoxo Cris
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Your blog has always the best photos :) I would love to visit these places x
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Tamburlaine Hotel looks so pretty - would love to stay there. I have visited friends in Cambridge years ago but after looking through your photos decided that I need to revisit! Once again in love with your amazing photos!
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I've been to Cambridge but it was years ago so I can't remember where we visited. That hotel looks exactly like the kind of place I like to stay and it looks like Cambridge is such a pretty place to visit x
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That marble bathroom though...goals! When I travel to UK, I will definitely re-read all of your wonderful posts to know where to stay/what to do. Thanks for sharing xx
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Oh wow, this place looks AMAZING!!!! I could LIVE there!!! *starts dreaming* - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
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What a gorgeous hotel! I love the marble tiles on the bathroom! GOALS!!
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Cambridge is so beautiful! The hotel looks amazing and I love your photos! :) xx
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Cambridge looks beautiful and as usual I'm really loving your muted photos!!!
ReplyDeleteI adore classy hotels like these, dear! xoxo
ReplyDeleteUniversity cities must have something in common because Cambridge reminds me so much of Oxford, it's got that same Harry Potter'esque vibe to it! I had no idea there was a Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge as well? I always thought the only one was the one in Venice!
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That place looks amazing, I've never considered Cambridge as a destination before. Thanks!
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