The Old Bridge, Huntingdon
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Old Bridge, located 35 km from Cambridge, has rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms with a bath and shower, comfortable beds, wool mattress toppers, wool or silk duvets, and goose down pillows. Room types include single, large single, double, large double, twin, family, four-poster, and large four-poster. Some large four-poster rooms feature river views, grand beds, roll-top baths, and walk-in showers. Large double rooms offer extra space. Family rooms include a double bed and a sofa bed. Twin rooms provide two beds. Select rooms accommodate dogs for a charge of £15.
Dining Experience
The Old Bridge features a restaurant that serves dishes with Mediterranean themes, such as bresola, linguine with Dorset crab, and venison with confit garlic. The light restaurant serves dishes at lunch and dinner. The hotel serves breakfast. Cream tea is served in the lounge and bar. Sunday lunch is a tradition, with three courses and children's plates. Steak Night is available on Sunday evenings. The private dining room is for parties of up to 60. A secluded garden features a barbecue hut, where Chefs will prepare snacks. The bar offers selections by the glass. The riverside gardens serve drinks and nibbles.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Old Bridge offers wine tasting, including a blind tasting of a region or a comparison of grape varieties. Guests can meet celebrity wine writer Matthew Jukes, UK expert on Australian wines. Other tastings will include producers like Chave, JL Jamet and Ogier. Sample wines from the Enomatic machine. A Pizza and Live Music event takes place on the garden terrace. Special events include winemaker dinners. The riverside patio is for meetings or clear-the-air thinking. The Riverside Gardens are for drinks. The property served as a garden for guests.
Location & Access
The Old Bridge Hotel is located in Huntingdon, 35 km from Cambridge, on the banks of the River Great Ouse. Landmarks nearby include St. James' Church (5 km), The Cromwell Museum (0.5 km), and Hinchingbrooke Country Park (2.5 km). Other attractions are Chinese Bridge (0.5 km), RAF Kimbolton War Memorial (2 km), and Houghton Mill (4 km). Island Hall (0.5 km), The Thinking Soldier War Memorial (1 km), and Hinchingbrooke House (1 km) are also nearby. Thameslink provides a direct train to London Bridge and Gatwick Airport, except on Sundays. The Old Bridge has a car park, and additional parking is available a short walk away.
Hotel Services
The Old Bridge provides tea or cafetière coffee and homemade biscuits on arrival for room hire. The Wine Shop Manager will give an introduction and explanation before and after each wine. Liz Pendered runs the shop on weekday mornings. The whole area has WiFi. The hotel is available for celebrations, from birthdays to weddings. Meeting rooms include Kingfisher (up to 24 people), and Oak Dining Room (up to 22 people). Services include Delegate Packages, a wine shop, and event hosting.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor