Collegiate Castle Street

Wake up late on the weekends, then stroll down the road from your student accommodation at Castle Street to the Museum of Cambridge. Spend an hour poring over the local history artefacts that fill the rooms of this 17th century home, before heading across the river to beautiful Jesus Green. In summer, cool off with a dip in the park’s outdoor pool, then spend the rest of the afternoon sunbathing on the banks of the River Cam or playing tennis on the public courts. In the evening, meet your friends for pizza overlooking the river at Italian restaurant La Mimosa, before catching a play at the uni’s ADC Theatre.

At Castle Street, you’re a 20-minute walk from the heart of the University of Cambridge campus. After snoozing the alarm a few times, choose an outfit from the wardrobe and sit down at your bedroom desk to finish an assignment before class. In between lectures, stop in at quaint cafe Afternoon Tease for mouthwatering homemade cake; then use the bus stop up the road to explore on weekends.

Later, let yourself in through the swipe card entry, then spend a moment relaxing in front of your flatscreen TV or updating your social media using the free wi-fi internet. With 24-hour security offering complete peace of mind and a complimentary cleaning service to take care of the housekeeping, there’s nothing to distract you from your studies.

When you’re done, stretch yourself to the limit in the on-site gym, before freshening up with a hot shower in your private bathroom. With all utilities included, you can take as long as you like without racking up pricey bills. Invite your friends over for dinner, then cook up a storm in the kitchen and catch up on their news. Spend the rest of the evening competing on the Xbox or playing pool in the games room, or head across the river to swanky cocktail lounge Hidden Rooms.