General Details
Ideally located just a few minutes walk from Cambridge city centre, these apartments are at Cranwell Court on Histon Road - at the top of Castle Hill.
Just around the corner from Jesus Green, Magdelene Street and the popular Castle pub, each apartment has one bedroom.
Alexandra Apartments are decorated and furnished to a high standard - 'A 5 star hotel feel, with the comfort of a contemporary home'.
Unusually for Cambridge accommodation, guests at Alexandra Apartments have access to secure on-site garage parking.
A very comfortable alternative to a hotel or a guest house, these apartments offer very comfortable self-catering accommodation.
Accommodation
As well as their excellent location in Cambridge, all apartments are very well equipped, with:
- Double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, living/dining area, shower room
- High speed wireless broadband internet access
- LCD flat screen colour television and DVD player
- Telephone and fax machine
- Radio alarm clock
The kitchen areas are complete with every modern convenience - including electric fan-assisted oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, and washer / dryer for clothes.
The luxurious shower room has a power shower, toilet and wash basin and attention to detail is a particular feature of this accommodation.
The shower room includes luxury items - a supply of body lotion, shower gel, hair shampoo and conditioner. Egyptian bed linen, bath sheets, hand towels and bath robes are also provided.
Food and Drink
Alexandra Apartments provide a welcome pack in each apartment, containing essential items. Included within the welcome pack:
- Organic free range eggs
- Milk and bread
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Ground coffee
- Cleaning equipment and detergents
Local producers and fair trade suppliers are used wherever possible.
Nearby, The Castle serves some of the best pub food in town and always offers a large selection of beers, wines and other beverages.
Location
Alexandra Apartments provide a very convenient base for visiting or working in Cambridge, with very good links to the M11 motorway or the A14.
It takes about 10 minutes to walk to Cambridge city centre, and this location is particularly ideal for Bridge Street, Magdalene Street, Castle Street and Quayside [a restaurant and cafe area with punt hire].
Other approximate journey times:
- 3 minute walk to Castle Park and Castle Street
- 10 minute walk to Westbrook Centre
- 5 minute drive to Microsoft, Schlumberger, Madingley Road Observatory, Vet School or the University West site
- 10 minute drive to A14 road
- 15 minute drive to M11 motorway
Prices
From £85.00 per apartment per day, including utility bills [electricity and water].
A daily maid service is available at a cost of £10.00 + VAT per day.
Other services available with 48 hours notice - shopping service and laundry service.
Other Information
Owners Nick and Julie meet their guests at the Cambridge apartments for check in, to answer any queries, and demonstrate how the appliances work.
Ironing facilities and hair dryer provided.
Weekly maid service and bed linen change.
Communal gardens.