Title: Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=781&destination=Cambridge%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=117874655&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat ## Photo gallery for Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat ![Property grounds - Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/1968b918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/8cefcc79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat (Cambridge)](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 - Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/008350d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117874700/117874655/w3836h2557x4y0-17e3c11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning £223 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### 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 ### Living spaces - Living room ### 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 ![Serves lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8067/61f84570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Cambridge City Centre Cambridge City Centre - Pet-friendly - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £152 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=8067&PinnedHotelID=8067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50710000/50706500/50706499/dec656dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton Chesterton - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 470 reviews £126 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=50706499&PinnedHotelID=50706499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113320000/113319000/113318953/ae71e7c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wilde Cambridge City Centre Cambridge City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 202 reviews £134 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=113318953&PinnedHotelID=113318953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch, dinner served; 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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 - ![Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193478/066dd5b1-eacd-4fc9-b0b9-2eb2195892f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Cambridge 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![River Cam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555971973/1223b213-6846-46b3-b4d9-9a017ad7d402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) River Cam 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Jesus College Cambridge University.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087563/04983bdb-9e56-46da-9f62-d27f9d960be2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jesus College 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![St John's College in Cambridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087553/34996978-a8cb-4711-8f51-a577112aa5de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. John's College 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Cambridge Corn Exchange](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193461/eba8ffca-272b-46b8-bafd-81ee0d5c0787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cambridge Corn Exchange 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Cambridge North Station 14 min drive - Cambridge (CBG) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - The Maypole 7 min walk - Byron's Bear 5 min walk - The Pickerel Inn 8 min walk - Thirsty Cambridge 5 min walk - The Portland Arms 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? ### What time is check-in at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? ### What time is check-out at Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat? ### Where is Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry R. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a lovely stay - great location, well appointed, and James was very responsive and also proactive. It was easy to get inside, and I would certainly be happy to stay again! ##### Barry R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun D. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy After a small hiccup that was resolved well and quickly the stay was great. Interesting spot to sit and watch but also very central and an easy walk to most things. ##### Shaun D. 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