Arkesden Travel Guide
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
The drawer holding the safe was broken and nearly fell on my foot. When I reported it the receptionist’s first comment was ‘are you ok?’ That drawer and one in the desk were replaced very quickly. Easy access to airport, no need for bus/taxi etc
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Nice clean hotel, very friendly staff, good bar and food. Brilliant location, ample parking. Coaches to and from airport. Very comfortable bed and good size rooms.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Turing Locke Cambridge
We stayed here over a very busy May Day Bank Holiday. While we found hotel parking a bit pricey, we opted to park in the Premier Inn up the road, which was a convenient walk or a quick e-bike/scooter ride away. The apartment was well-equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen, and the property ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Regent Aparthotel
The rooms were clean and comfortable and cleaned and restocked daily. The breakfast was a continental one but it was fresh and plentiful. The hotel is perfectly situated close to all the attractions. The staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Charles Hope Cambridge
Lovely new apartments. Quiet and a good view. Beds were comfy and bathrooms lovely and the kitchen well equipped. The need for key fobs to go thru every door was somewhat tiresome and a bit surreal. The concierge who carry out the check in for these apartments were helpful. I was somewhat disappointed ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Audley End House
Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain.

Bridge End Gardens
Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens.
Market Square
You can do some window-shopping at Market Square during your stay in Saffron Walden. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this walkable area.
Fry Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fry Art Gallery during your trip to Saffron Walden. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this walkable area.
Prior's Hall Barn
Find out about the history of Quendon and Rickling when you take a trip to Prior's Hall Barn. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this relaxing area.
The Common
Explore the great outdoors at The Common, a lovely green space in Saffron Walden. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM

Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour

Cambridge Shared Punting Tour with English Commentary
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial War Museum Duxford
- Audley End House
- Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Knebworth House
- River Cam
- Paradise Wildlife Park
- Mountfitchet Castle
- Cambridge Market Square
- King's College Chapel
- Wimpole Estate
- Churchill College
- Sawston Hall
- Anglia Ruskin University











