BACK

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Front Entrance

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Stanley Library

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Swimming Pool

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Great Hall

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Pear Trees Double en-suite

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VIP Double en-suite

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Chapel Box

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Reception Room

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Front Entrance

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Stanley Library Wedding Ceremony

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Red Spiral Staircase

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Pond

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Porter's Lodge

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Tennis Courts

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Grounds

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Social Hub Café Bar

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Social Hub Café Bar

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Cafeteria

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Single Standard

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Ash Court single en-suite

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Overview

The College site has Grade 2* listed heritage buildings and is located to the north-west of the city centre. The site is wonderfully spacious, occupying 50 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, which range in character from formal planting to natural woodlands.

Girton College is cashless, debit or credit cards are accepted.

The college offers free on-site parking to visitors at the Mare's Run car park.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 22:00 (10:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 06:00 (6:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

On 16 October 1869, the ‘College for Women’ opened at Benslow House in Hitchin, 30 miles south of Cambridge. This was a small-scale start in a rented property but the new College was born of an audacious vision.

As student numbers grew, and the Hitchin lease drew to an end, it was decided to move nearer to Cambridge for ease of integration into the life and work of the University. Various options were debated and in 1872 a site close to Girton village was secured. Here there was room for buildings and gardens and the potential for later growth.

In October 1873, the College, and its then 13 students, moved from Hitchin to Girton into a building designed by Alfred Waterhouse (and later augmented by both his son and his grandson). The new building could accommodate up to 21 students and three resident staff. Its three floors also included a dining hall (now Old Hall) and kitchens, reading room, reception room, three lecture rooms, a prayer room, entrance hall, and servants’ quarters. From the very beginning, Girton opened a door to the residential educational experience that is the hallmark of collegiate Cambridge.

Girton was the UK’s first residential institution offering university-level education for women. Girton’s foundation was a bold step towards women’s full and equal participation in political, social and economic life. Girton became a mixed college in 1979.

Today, Girton College is a permanent institution within the world-class University of Cambridge, with enough heritage and new build accommodation, spread over 65 acres of gardens and grounds, to house over 700 of its students.

Food & beverage

All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities. The cafeteria and the social hub café bar offer meals, snacks and hot drinks throughout the day which can be purchased using a debit or credit card. Meals puchased through the cafeteria can be eaten in the Great Hall. The social hub café bar offers a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks in the evenings.

During term, October - June, rooms are on a room only basis. July - September breakfast is inlcuded.

Please note the cafeteria or social hub café bar are currently not open until 11am on Sundays

Grounds & Gardens

The college sits in 50 acres with woodland walks, orchard, pond and gardens which guests are welcome to enjoy.

Other facilities

Residents have free access to parking, Wi-Fi, the indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, chapel, prayer room, peoples portraits, museum (open on a Thursday) and grounds. The laundry room has washing machines and tumble dryers (token operated).

Please note, there must be a minimum of two swimmers to use the swimming pool.

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Reviews

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Based on 160 reviews

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What a stunning building. The room was beautiful, extremely comfy bed and pillows. It was spotless, plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Added bonus of a Portrait Gallery in residence. Secure parking and stunning grounds. Great food at the social hub for breakfast. We also had a lovely meal in the Great Hall felt like we were at Hogwarts. We would definitely stay again great bus access into Cambridge.
LorraineP

The room was a delight. Beautiful and beautifully prepared with thoughtful touches like fresh milk in the fridge and an excellent coffee machine. There was even emergency toothpaste which was useful as I’d forgotten mine. The bed was extremely comfortable. It would have been better if breakfast has been included - and if we had realised where to go and at what time. We had a toastie from the cafe instead which was tasty.
Anon

Despite having spent my childhood in Girton, I'd hardly ever set foot in the grounds of Girton College. Living in Canada now, I set that straight by spending three delightful days free to wander around the College buildings and its surroundings. The room was quiet and comfortable with a kitchen and bathroom just down the corridor. The staff at the Porter's Lodge are helpful and the breakfasts are really good.
LindsayG

Excellent friendly reception and restaurant/cafeteria staff. Comfortable room. Easy to book. I'm not sure whether my rating of value for money is accurate because I don't know the accommodation market in the Cambridge area, but everything was comfortable and well-organised.
MargaretW

Before stayed in a student room, outside of term. This is a very nice hotel-like room. The shower is a small and a bit tricky to use but this is not a complaint. Especially liked the view of the back gardens, and the sports field. Will do again in the future.
GeorgeF

People are kind and polite, and the rooms are always clean, and the best part is that everything is nearby.
JESUSV

We were delighted with the room. It compares well with the best hotels we’ve stayed in.
GerardG

Great room, lovely views, nice and quiet - all round perfect.
MichaelB

Fabulous friendly helpfully staff.
CarolineH

Facilities & information

Summary

19th-century buildings

21st-century buildings

Parking (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wired)

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Games pitches

Squash court

Tennis court

Gym

Swimming pool

Children's cots

Children's highchairs

Woodland walks

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Washing machine

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Heated swimming pool

First aid / doctor on site

Food

Restaurant

Bar

Picnic area

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (walking distance)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (walking distance)

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambs, CambridgeCB30JG, United Kingdom

On arrival please check in at the Porter's Lodge which is open 24hrs

There is free on-site parking in Mare's Run car park. Please contact the Porter's Lodge if a disabled parking space is required.

The college is a 20 minute taxi ride from Cambridge railway station and 30 minutes from Stansted airport. A bus stop into Cambridge city centre is a 2 minute walk from college.

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Girton College, Cambridge