Title: Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=117874655&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 ## 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/w3836h2557x4y0-17e3c11f.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) ![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) ![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) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to University of Cambridge, Central Cambridge Modern Solar Houseboat has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning £229 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 ## 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 ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95771000/95770906/3fd02562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private & Affordable Studio Room 2 by Milton Guesthouse Chesterton - Kitchen - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=95770906&PinnedHotelID=95770906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19850000/19844200/19844198/c6821310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Space Apartments - Eden House Barnwell - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=19844198&PinnedHotelID=19844198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118089300/118089284/cc1599db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hobson Cambridge By Adina Cambridge City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 9 reviews £143 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=118089284&PinnedHotelID=118089284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95338400/95338304/20cc4e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Apartment Central Cambridge CB1 King-size bed Petersfield - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=95338304&PinnedHotelID=95338304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112760000/112753700/112753694/2f392b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Central Apt - With Parking! 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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 ![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 - Midsummer Common \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Jesus College \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - St. John's College \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Cambridge Corn Exchange \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 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 - ‪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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ---