First impressions

Large Victorian mansion sitting in three acres of landscaped gardens that opened as a hotel in November; originally built as a family home for an Addenbrookes Hospital surgeon in 1852.

Why it’s special

Cambridge has long needed a stylish contemporary hotel with a bit of an edge — and now it’s got it.

Hitting the sack

Opulent crimson, gold and midnight blue taffeta curtains and indulgent cotton bedsheets are in all 47 bedrooms and five junior suites. The “super king-sized” beds have huge mahogany headboards and the bathrooms are slate.

Sampling the fare

Overlooking the gardens, the Graffiti Restaurant serves meaty Mediterranean food. For example there’s seared scallops and black pudding to start and char-grilled swordfish as a main dish.

Access all areas

Disabled parking in front of the reception and access to all of the rooms and facilities on the ground floor. Three rooms have alarms next to the bed and emergency pull cords in the bathrooms.

Added attractions

One mile from the city centre; handy for parents visiting student offspring. There’s a wedding licence and space for a marquee in the grounds.

What we think

Very good value for money and perfect for a relaxing break.

The bottom line

B&B doubles from £155.

Need to know

Hotel Felix (01223 277977, www.hotelfelix.co.uk), Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge.

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