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Sidney Sussex College

Sidney St., Cambridge, England
01223/338800
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Ranked #27 of 109 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: Located in central Cambridge and sheltered behind high stone walls, this picturesque college features a chapel with oak paneling that is the final...... more » Owner description: Located in central Cambridge and sheltered behind high stone walls, this picturesque college features a chapel with oak paneling that is the final resting place of Oliver Cromwell's head. « less
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Reviewing the college as place to stay, the rooms are reasonably priced for Cambridge. They are in the student residences though the setting of the college is blatantly not your average student halls. Historic buildings on either side, great views across Cambridge and an extremely non-studenty breakfast in their buttery. Not bad for £60 a night. More

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stoke-on-trent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I was there over 50 years ago as a humble student. It is magic still. The neatest and most approachable College in Cambridge. there are many bigger and more grand , but if one place captures the essence of this incredible and unique city then this is it . Do not miss the Chapel or the Dining Room. Or the... More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

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N.Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

Four of us had single (superior en-suite)rooms in Blundel Court in Sydney Sussex University. Our rooms were clean, bright and roomy. Well equipped shower room, and good quality toiletry bag was provided. An easy chair (as well as the expected desk and chair ) and good lighting , as well as a small fridge in the room,all contributed toward comfort... More

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Suffolk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011
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I spent a week for a professional course at Sidney Sussex College. I loved the dinning hall and walking around the garden. Very good experience although accommodation's basic and the food is OK. Staff's efficient and very polite. It's right in the centre, practical for shopping and visiting Cambridge. Don't come buy car as there's no practical and cheap car... More

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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

Delightful College right in the centre of Cambridge. More

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
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Ive just reurned from a weekend, staying at Sidney Sussex. I booked a single room, en suite and was in Blundell Court. The accomodation itself is very central. At a cost of £60 a night its not cheap considering its a single bed and there are no bar type facilities, but you do get free Wi-Fi and its comfortable enough.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010
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Just back from three days with my family at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Disappointing not to be offered dinner in hall - which we had enjoyed at Keble College, Oxford. "Superior" rooms were fair, not over-clean. Breakfast poor if you want low-calorie items - no muesli, only one cereal, no fresh fruit on second day. No general area for sitting... More

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