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The Norna

Star Rating
3.5 out of 5

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Desk, iron/ironing board, linens
Desk, iron/ironing board, linens
Desk, iron/ironing board, linens
Desk, iron/ironing board, linens

Guest reviews

4.2 out of 5 Very good
25 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Housekeeping

Map

148 Tenison Road, Cambridge, England

Explore the area

Popular LocationCambridge University Lawn Tennis Club6 min walk
Popular LocationUniversity Botanic Gardens7 min walk
Popular LocationAnglia Ruskin University13 min walk
AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)41 min drive

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  • Basic Single Room

    Photos of Basic Single Room

    Room amenities

    • 65 sq ft
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Single Bed
    More detailsBasic Single Room

  • Double Room

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 97 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsDouble Room

  • Triple Room

    Photos of Triple Room

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 151 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
    More detailsTriple Room

  • Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

    Photos of Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

    Room amenities

    • 151 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsDeluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Large Room

    Photos of Large Room

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 118 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsLarge Room

About this area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, The Norna is in the city centre and near a train station. Cambridge Corn Exchange and Imperial War Museum Duxford are cultural highlights of the area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newmarket Racecourse or Fenner's. Our guests appreciate the guest house's quiet location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club - 6 min walk
  • University Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 13 min walk
  • Parker's Piece - 14 min walk
  • University of Cambridge - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 4 min walk
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Gros Franck - 5 min walk
  • La Maison du Steak - 5 min walk
  • Prana - 6 min walk
  • Bedouin - 6 min walk
  • Hot Numbers - 6 min walk

About this property

The Norna

3.5-star guesthouse near University of Cambridge
This smoke-free guesthouse features multilingual staff and free WiFi in public areas. All 8 rooms offer coffee/tea makers, Smart TVs with cable channels, and free bottled water. Other amenities available to guests include hairdryers, showers and desks.
The Norna offers 8 forms of accommodation with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating
  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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
No on-site parking is available

Property is also known as

Cambridge City Tenison Towers B&B
Tenison Towers B&B
Tenison Towers
The Norna Cambridge
The Norna Guesthouse
The Norna Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Norna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Norna?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Norna?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Norna?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Norna located?
Located in the heart of Cambridge, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club and Anglia Ruskin University. University of Cambridge and Cambridge Corn Exchange are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cambridge Station is only a 4-minute walk.
4.2
Very good
25 reviews
5 - Excellent
12
4 - Good
9
3 - Okay
2
2 - Poor
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1 - Terrible
1

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

3.7/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities

4/5 Good

Business traveller
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Really good tv, good location. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station but a bit far from city centre. Cosy room, however quite noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and a comfortable bed.Only complaint would be that I sent Clair a text about parking and unfortunately she was unable to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/5 Good

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, fantastic owner!
The owner is really nice, friendly and accommodating to your needs. The room was small but comfortable and the Norna is in a fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

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