The Three Hills, Bartlow, Cambridgeshire

We loved the riverside garden and the extraordinary neighbouring Roman tumuli - England's best-kept secret. Plus it's walking distance to historic market town of Linton.

Drive to Cambridge city centre in 45 minutes. A little closer to the hotel are Linton Pocket Park, Audley End House and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.
By car: around 2 hours' drive from London and Birmingham. Free parking on-site.
By train: trains to Cambridge from Kings Cross (1 hour) and Birmingham (3 hours). The hotel is a 25-minute taxi ride from the station. thetrainline.com

This hotel suits foodies, dog walkers, explorers, families, couples and friends visiting Cambridge and Chilford Hall Vineyard. The warmth of the bar and the quiet snug are both perfect for post-stroll hot drinks and reading a good book.

Staff gave the warmest and attentive of welcomes, and ensured we were comfortable.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Garden
• Board games
• Pet-friendly
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

All rooms can accommodate dogs who are pampered with a bed, towel, bowl, blankets and treats

We stayed in Granta, the two-bedroom flat with exposed beams and dusky pink accents on cushions and blankets, and a Roberts Radio on the bedside table. The room has a very comfy king size bed, and real milk in a tiny table-top fridge to accompany a Nespresso.

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Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with The White Company toiletries, Nespresso machine, Roberts Radio, free Wi-Fi

The restaurant had attentive service, with candy pink Gerbera in small vases on the tables. We recommend the soft, warm date and ginger sponge and toffee sauce combined with the sharp, cold taste of neon green apple sorbet.

Orangery Restaurant: dining room with heated patio, British cuisine. Dishes include venison loin and cod supreme. Open Wed-Sat for lunch and dinner. Sunday lunch served 12-4pm.