Independent B&Bs in Cambridge

45 independent B&Bs in and around Cambridge, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent B&Bs listed
4 in Cambridge, 45 within 15 km
Independent share of Cambridge's places to stay
78.2% (97 of 124)
Cambridge's high street overall
77.9% independent
Indie Index rank
39th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Cambridge.

Questions about B&Bs in Cambridge

How many independent B&Bs are there in Cambridge?

We list 4 independent B&Bs in Cambridge itself, and 45 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent B&B is closest to the centre of Cambridge?

El Shaddai, under 1 km from the town centre.

Are most places to stay in Cambridge independent?

78.2% are: 97 of the 124 places to stay we counted in Cambridge are independent and 27 are chains (Indie Index ).

How independent is Cambridge's high street?

77.9% of the 1460 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Cambridge 39th of 89 towns in the Indie Index.

Can a B&B pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a B&B in Cambridge. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every B&B here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent B&Bs in or near Cambridge. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Each should have its own website. For each, give the name, area, website, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/cambridge-cambridgeshire/bed-and-breakfast

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