Title: Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Houseboat in Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/1968b918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/e3642800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/008350d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/8cefcc79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/w3836h2557x4y0-17e3c11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to University of Cambridge, Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly £286 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Modern wide beam environmentally friendly houseboat on the idyllic River Cam. The perfect get away for couples, travellers, visiting families, academics etc. This characterful houseboat in central Cambridge is within five minutes walking from the historic colleges, theatres, pubs, market square, cinema, restaurants, famous pubs, punting, shopping, bicycle rental. It is a homely house boat with an outdoor roof deck, kitchen, fridge, toilet, hot shower, log burner, television, wifi, sleeps up to five, local out door swimming pool is a stones throw away. Free parking is available 10-15 minutes walk away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoke alarms are installed inside for safety. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22462/b9d0da6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Graduate by Hilton Cambridge Cambridge City Centre - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 730 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Cambridge City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this houseboat. Castle Hill and Bridge of Sighs are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Scott Polar Research Institute and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society. 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge.dx781) [View more Houseboats in Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Houseboats.d781-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.211884,0.121123&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kou%7DH_t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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2cLa53lapEHw3wc7LdxWM5WIUgc=) Cambridge, England ### What's nearby - University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - The River Cam - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Cambridge Corn Exchange - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Trinity College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Shelford Station - 13 min drive - Cambridge (CBG) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Byron's Bear - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Maypole - ‬7 min walk - ‪Fitzbillies - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Tivoli - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Portland Arms - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? > As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat on 5 Oct 2025 start from £286.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Central-Cambridge-Modern-Solar-Houseboat.h117874655.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat located? > Located in Cambridge City Centre, this houseboat is steps away from University of Cambridge and Jesus Green. Midsummer Common and Jesus College are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen C. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay ##### Owen C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025