Title: Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking 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=109460820&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking ## Photo gallery for Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking ![Terrace/patio - Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460900/109460820/ae82bd5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460900/109460820/19f517f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460900/109460820/3c771b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460900/109460820/cced7f4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109470000/109460900/109460820/07a565b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Discover the charm of this beautifully renovated cottage, set over 2 floors in a historic Victorian villa. Located in the city centre with your own private entrance and charming courtyard, it's perfect for up to 2 people looking to explore or work. Enjoy superfast wifi and modern amenities like a Smart TV with streaming apps, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and free parking space. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking \- Spacious and unique space over 2 floors in the city centre with free parking. \- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom sleeping up to 2 people. Perfect for a short or long stay. \- Next to Parkers Piece and Regent Street in the city centre and close to trendy Mill Road. \- Perfect for pleasure or business or just to get away, with superfast wifi and modern amenities. \- Numerous cafes, restaurants, and pubs just a short walk away. Enjoy a unique experience in this beautifully renovated cottage, that was part of an old historic Victorian villa and formerly a servants’ quarters. Perfectly located in the city centre with your own private entrance and charming courtyard. It is set over 2 floors and surprisingly spacious inside. It has been furnished with well thought out pieces to create a relaxing and elegant stay in the centre of Cambridge, with superfast wifi and modern amenities provided. It is the perfect place for up to 2 persons looking to explore, work, or just have a weekend away with cafes, restaurants and local pubs less than 5 minutes walk away, and many of Cambridge’s main sights within walking distance. SLEEPING: Main Bedroom: 1 x King Size Bed with built-in wardrobe. Spacious main bathroom with large walk-in shower. Bath and hand towels are supplied for each guest, and basic toiletries provided for your stay. CHILLING: An open plan living/dining area with a small flat screen Smart TV and your favourite Streaming Apps installed – Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus. Or sit outside in the courtyard on warm evenings, or wonder across the road to Parkers Piece and this expansive park. EATING: The modern kitchen is generously sized, and fully equipped for home dining. Use of appliances include an oven, electric hob, small fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Smaller appliances include a microwave, toaster, kettle, with some condiments provided. There is also a washer/dryer available for personal use. PARKING: Your own free parking space belonging to the property and inside a gated area right next to the house, which is rare to have in such a central location in Cambridge. OUT AND ABOUT: Situated right in the centre of Cambridge across the road from Parkers Piece and Regent street, and less than 10 minutes walk to the trendy Mill Road. There is an array of coffee shops, restaurants and bars to choose from and walk to, including the 4 star Gonville Hotel next door. Cambridge train station is a 12 minute walk, and along Hills Road there is a Tesco Express and Co-op supermarket (8 minutes walk). This is a prime location to explore many of Cambridge's world famous attractions and universities. The nearest bus stop is on Gonville Place (1 minute walk) and there is a National Express bus stop along Parkers Piece (5 mins walk). This is the perfect location in the city centre for all occasions. My home is professionally cleaned and the linen/towels are replaced with freshly laundered supplies between each stay. There is also remote self check-in to give you flexibility if arriving late, and 24/7 guest support is on hand should you need any assistance during your stay. Please refer to our Guest manual that we send to you, for contact details. Guests have full, exclusive and private use of my entire home and will not be disturbed during their stay. The property is setup to offer remote access with easy self check-in, and no direct contact with anyone is required. We offer 24/7 guest support should you need any support or assistance during your check-in or stay. \- We do not allow parties, events or gatherings of any kind and have sensitive neighbours \- Smoking in the property is strictly prohibited. \- Extra guests are not allowed. \- Superfast Wifi over 50Mbps \- Pets are not allowed \- Travel Cot and High Chair are available for hire at a cost of £50, or £30 each on their own. Please request during your booking for delivery to property prior to your stay. \- Please remove shoes while inside the property and leave in entrance hall. \- We provide basic toiletries for your stay. We also provide a washing-up pack, washing machine pods, toilet rolls and kitchen roll. If more is needed during your stay there is a supermarket minutes away. \- This is our home in Cambridge, please care for it as you would your own. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - not allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 603 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 472 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=50706499&PinnedHotelID=50706499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 £164 includes taxes & fees 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=8067&PinnedHotelID=8067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch, dinner served; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3876534 ## About the area Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is in the city centre. Mathematical Bridge and Wren Library are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. 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 Holiday homes in Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Private-Holiday-Homes.d781-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.20030%2C0.12965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WbZxNMliaGtFy2S7qkKKmDPzuxM=) Cambridge ### 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 \- 0.1 miles - ![Parker's Piece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087587/18c0e435-5ce8-48c0-acdb-d6f397dafdad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Parker's Piece 1 min walk \- 0.1 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 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mill Road 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Anglia Ruskin University 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Cambridge Station 14 min walk - Cambridge (CBG) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Mill Mediterranean Coffee Spot 7 min walk - Parker's Tavern 5 min walk - Baan Thai Street Food 6 min walk - Grain & Hop Store 3 min walk - Costa Coffee 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking? ### Where is Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pass the Keys | Charming Cottage in City Centre with Free parking Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### John H. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cambridge apartment Small, neat and tidy and quiet. Easy parking.No freezer on small fridge in kitchen and no dishwasher, but good washing machine/ dryer.Steep stairs to top floor with nice bedroom and bathroom.Location excellent and car probably not needed for good walkers. ##### John H. 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