Hotel Felix

Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LX

Hotel Felix combines Victorian and modern architecture and sits in 4 acres of landscaped gardens offering peaceful surroundings, yet is within minutes’ reach of Cambridge with its famous contrast of high-tech science parks and beautiful medieval university buildings. The furniture in the hotel’s public areas is handmade and the décor softly neutral with splashes of colour and carefully selected sculptures and artwork. All of the 52 en-suite bedrooms comprise king-sized beds and state-of-the-art communication facilities. Rooms have elegant proportions and are light and airy with high ceilings and views over the gardens. A restaurant and adjacent Café Bar act as a focal point and guests experience modern cuisine with a strong Mediterranean influence or continental coffees and pastries, fine teas, wine and champagne by the glass.

Price Guide: Single £125, Double/twin £155-£260.

Facilities: 52 bedrooms, children welcome, cable/satellite tv in all bedrooms, cd player in bedrooms, isdn/modern point in all bedrooms, non-smoking bedrooms, lift, golf course nearby, helicopter landing pad.

The Haycock

Wansford, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6JA

The Haycock is a handsome old coaching inn of great charm, character and historic interest. It was host to Mary Queen of Scots in 1586 and Princess Alexandra Victoria, later Queen Victoria, in 1835. Overlooking the historic bridge that spans the River Nene, the Hotel is set in a delightful village of unspoilt cottages. Recently restored to private ownership. The Haycock is enjoying a renewed attention to detail – the fragrance of fresh flowers, upgrading and refurbishment. All bedrooms are individually designed and equipped to the highest standards with beautiful soft furnishings. The restaurant is renowned for the quality of its contemporary-style menu complemented by a selection of interesting and outstanding wines with dishes utilising the freshest possible ingredients.

Price Guide: Single from £80, Double/twin from £95, Four poster from £120.

Facilities: 50 bedrooms, owner managed, children welcome, four post bedroom, cable/satellite tv in all bedrooms, isdn/modern point in all bedrooms, non-smoking bedrooms, fishing can be arranged, golf course nearby, shooting can be arranged, riding can be arranged, helicopter landing pad.

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro

Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EF

Relaxed charming and unpretentious are words which aptly describe the stylish and intimate Hotel du Vin & Bistro. This elegant hotel is housed in one of Winchester’s most important Georgian buildings, dating back to 1715. The 23 individually decorated bedrooms feature superb beds made up with crisp Egyptian cotton and offer every modern amenity, including trouser press, mini bar and CD players. Each bedroom is sponsored by a wine house whose vineyard features in its decorations. Bathrooms boasting power showers, oversized baths and fluffy towels and robes add to guests’ sense of luxury and comfort. Quality food cooked simply with fresh ingredients is the philosophy behind the Bistro, where as you would expect, an outstanding and reasonably priced wine list is available. There are also 2 function rooms for special occasions. The welcoming and enthusiastic staff cater for every need.

Price Guide: Single/double/twin from £105, Suite from £185.

Facilities: 23 bedrooms, access for wheelchairs, children welcome, four post bedroom cable/satellite tv in all bedrooms, cd player in bedrooms, non-smoking bedrooms.