In a lovely riverside village four miles from Huntingdon, a contemporary B&B with three spacious ground-floor rooms, and a self-contained annexe – (The Dog House), with kitchenette and direct access to the lovely garden. Breakfast is taken in the Garden Lounge or outside on the large patio, weather permitting.

In three acres of garden, orchard and paddock an 18th-century millworker’s cottage with smartly styled bedrooms (1 suitable for dog-owners) in an architect-designed extension. B&B guests can enjoy the scenery on large garden terraces.

A small B&B in a detached house, peacefully surrounded by a lawn and lush gardens. It has a comfortable lounge, homely bedrooms (two share bathroom facilities) and a tasty English/Irish or continental breakfast in the morning. Dinner may be pre-arranged. Duxford and Shuttleworth airfields, the RSPB headquarters, local shops and places to eat are close by. 5.5 miles SE of St Neot’s.

One hundred and seventy-five acres of rolling countryside surround this Grade I listed country house, with opportunities for golf, clay pigeon shooting and boundless walks; treatments and a Jacuzzi in the restful spa. Characterful bedrooms, some timbered, some panelled, have four-poster canopy beds. Fine dining menus in Carrier’s restaurant make use of fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.

From its origins as a 17th-century coaching inn, this hotel in Westgate (part of Peel Hotels) has expanded into a large comfortable venue for both travellers and locals. Traditional and contemporary dishes are served in the modern Brasserie; lighter meals and snacks are available throughout the day in Pastroudis Bar and Cafe. Directly opposite the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Across from the station, a mid-Victorian railway hotel, that has comfortably accommodated travellers since its inception. American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne was a guest here. Befitting its past, the well-equipped bedrooms have been updated in classic style. Home-cooked food is available throughout the day in the coffee shop, and every evening in Restaurant Circa 1852; afternoon teas and roasts at weekends.

A conveniently situated hotel with air-conditioned accommodation ranging from a spacious executive suite to a snug double room. The adjacent Tavan restaurant serves Moroccan and Turkish cuisine and has a cocktail bar. In the morning, a Continental breakfast is brought to the room.

Up a quiet lane, this informal hotel is within easy walking distance of the centre via a pretty park. Real ales, fine wines, malt whiskies, and pub fare is taken by a roaring fire in the bar, or outside in warmer months, in a resident-only area or lively beer garden. Cosy rooms are individually decorated and well equipped. The Stuart Restaurant serves traditional British food and hosts gourmet dinners, theme evenings and special events.

Close to Bedford Park, an informal restaurant with rooms blends vintage and modern decoration with flair. Breakfast, morning coffee, traditional British dishes and sharing platters, and homemade afternoon teas are served. Several of the Victorian-style bedrooms have a vintage sink and roll-top bath.

A friendly Wetherspoon pub in a handsome building right In the centre of town. Bedrooms are comfortable and well-equipped, with modern bathrooms. Food and drinks may be ordered via the Wethersppon app, and there are plenty of places to sit inside, plus a terrace and garden for alfresco dining.

Just outside Ipswich, a country house hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. Modern, spacious bedrooms have large beds, luxury toiletries, and a minibar stocked with complimentary soft drinks and biscuits. The informal restaurant is open all day for brasserie dishes such as Ingley Dell pork fillet, roasted breast of Sutton Hoo chicken and chargrilled steaks. Overlooking sweeping lawns, a covered terrace is ideal for outdoor dining or afternoon tea.