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Acorn Guest House

4.0 star property
Travelers find both tranquility and adventure at this welcoming guesthouse, where the garden offers a peaceful retreat and staff help plan local explorations.

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Acorn Guest House provides a genuine retreat in Chesterton, where guests relax in a peaceful garden between outings. The staff proves especially valuable, helping arrange tours and storing luggage without fuss. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected when needed.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Chesterton, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, Acorn Guest House is near a train station. Bridge of Sighs and Castle Hill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coton Country Park and Orwell Clunch Pit. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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154 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 1DA

What's nearby

  • The River Cam which includes a bridge and a river or creek
    River Cam
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jesus College Cambridge University.
    Jesus College
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St John's College in Cambridge
    St. John's College
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Haymakers
    5 min walk
  • Thirsty Cambridge
    6 min walk
  • The Portland Arms
    8 min walk
  • Fort St. George
    12 min walk
  • Milton Arms
    12 min walk

About this property

Acorn Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Cambridge
Acorn Guest House provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 March 2026 to 21 February 2028 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the guest house will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acorn Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Acorn Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Acorn Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Acorn Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Acorn Guest House located?

Located in Chesterton, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Jesus Green and University of Cambridge. Jesus College and River Cam are also within 15 minutes. Cambridge North Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Acorn Guest House Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 286 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very simple and friendly place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Clean and Easy

Stayed for 3 nights over May Day weekend. Host was responsive and friendly, room was large and comfortable with a good en-suite with hot shower, as well as tea making facilities. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was basic accommodations with friendly service. The property is dated rough around the edges, but was very competitively priced. It was a pleasant walk to downtown. We would probably stay again but can’t give it high marks aside from value and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not use parking. Only issue it said bed & breakfast. There was not any breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe, kept informed of things regarding guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well set up for what it was doing - and a desk if you needed to work. It was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MR STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
as expected for a guest house
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location ok but establishment old and not good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking not available, only known on site. Rooms clean but could use a bit refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good but the property is decrepit and not well maintained. Our toilet leaked, I informed the caretaker and it was not resolved. There is a pervasive rotting vegetable smell in the hotel. For the money, it is not a good option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I boy stayed at this accommodation for about 15 minutes. It was dirty and there were even stains on the ceiling. When I mentioned this to the owner she said they weren’t there even though I have photos. I left without staying there and lost my two nights accommodation with no refund as it was a non refundable stay. A very distressing and unpleasant experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
15 minute's walk from the town centre, this old hotel is the kind of budget place a backpacker would enjoy. Most of the amenities are dated, there is certainly no air conditioning (so be wary of that in Summer), and the bathroom is incredibly tiny, so much so that the basin is actually outside the bathroom in the main room. That being said, we had the family room, which had two single beds and a double, so our room was actually really large. You wouldn't get much privacy from whoever you're sharing the room with though, so make sure your well acquainted, as you can't dry off in the bathroom after a shower because of the lack of space and it is rather uncomfortable sitting on the toilet with the door closed given it's literally inches from your face. Consider this like renting a room in someone else's house but with your own private bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leider war das Zimmer und vor allem das „Badezimmer“ (1qm mit WC und Dusche, Waschbecken ist im Zimmer) nicht besonders sauber, dem Haus inkl. Vorgarten und hinten der Hof, auf dem drei Autos parken können, könnten ein bisschen Liebe gebrauchen. So sieht es unordentlich und schmuddelig aus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired looking bnb.

Room very tired looking. Vinyl flooring felt a bit sticky underfoot. Cobwebs to both corners of the windows. Kettle water not emptied before arrival. Tv remote had lots of ingrained dirt & I cleaned it thoroughly myself before using Shower ok but rain shower attachment dripped pink algae blobs due to not being cleaned properly. Bed mattress very soft but comfortable. Headboard very stained. Room was quiet. Did not stay for breakfast. Being Cambridge you pay for what you get I suppose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Correct

Bien situé, proche du centre de Cambridge. Installations anciennes mais correct.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so lovely - a great location only 15/20 minutes from the main shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcome. Attractive room. Clean and quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Owner lovely, but misleading initial photo

Owner was lovely however....I use Hotels.com about 4 times a week for business and after 10 stays at hotels I receive a free stay complimentary for the sum of the average hotels stayed at -this is usually about £75-£95 worth of complimentary hotel stays twice every six weeks It costs me over £1000 to receive this and I look forwards to using them, feels like a nice little rebate. My grievance on this particular occasion is that often when in Cambridge, hotels can be difficult to find for an acceptable amount, often some can be £150-£200 each night. On this occasion I accept it was getting near 8pm and I was worn out and had been trying to source a hotel for about 90 mins. What really gets me here is that the first photo to come up is the picture of what looks like a country house manor type hotel and in fact it says property grounds. After searching for so long I admit I didn't go into too much detail and check but on that first impression, and last minute, I thought it ideal, and booked, using my free night which was for the value of £82 but the hotel cost a little of £65. When the confirmation came through I was shocked and dismayed that I then saw what looked like a run down BandB. I understand who it caters for, but the initial photo massively mis-represents Bed clean but uncomfy and bathroom is tiny and a partitioned after thought. Also the floor was wet underneath the lino, not pleasant at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

A little gem.

What I can say. I have stayed in a variety of establishments in Cambridge and none and I mean none have had a breakfast more delicious and filling as this one. Andrew and his wife are very attentive hosts and nothing seems to much trouble. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo correcto. Buen ubicado y limpio. Personal amable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renae

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

Excellent price good standard great service

Good standard for a guest house- very small quirky bathroom - super hot powerful shower Good beds- lovely friendly helpful staff Andrew was very helpful. Fresh cooked to order breakfast Perfect location for visiting uni and town Superb value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

I didn’t enjoy it at all. I booked a twin room and paid it prior to arrival, yet on the reception I was asked to pay additional £10, because I wasn’t going to be alone in a twin bedded room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

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

Cute

Cute little place to stay within 15 minute walk into Cambridge centre .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Phil

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

Never again

Not in my diary to ever go back. Room was freezing cold and not worth the money. However 1 saving feature was that when i could not accept the cold any longer i asked if there was a fan heater available and the owner provided one. Saying " Dont leave it on to long"
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

udget no frills guest house.

Very basic guest house. However, it was clean. If budget is an issue you could do worse than stay here. Limited parking at the rear (3 cars). 20 minute walk into Cambridge itself.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020