Hotels in Grafham

Grafham has a small but useful spread of accommodation options, reflecting its size as a village rather than a town. Within Grafham and its immediate neighbours you'll find country pubs with rooms and bed and breakfasts set in converted farmhouses and cottages, offering a quiet, rural base right on the doorstep of the reservoir. For a wider choice of hotels, budget chains and larger guest houses, Huntingdon and St Neots are both a short drive away and offer everything from business-standard hotels to independent boutique stays, many within easy reach of the A14 and A1(M) for onward travel.

Choosing where to stay largely comes down to what you want from your visit. Base yourself in or near Grafham itself if the reservoir is the main draw, sailing, paddling or the nature reserve trails, and you want to step straight out onto the water's edge each morning. Opt for Huntingdon if you want a wider choice of places to eat and a mainline station for exploring further afield by train, including day trips into Cambridge or London. St Neots suits those who want a livelier market town base with riverside walks along the Great Ouse thrown in.

Booking ahead is sensible for weekends between spring and early autumn, when Grafham Water's watersports season is in full swing and rooms in the immediate area can be snapped up by sailing club members and event visitors. Out of season, availability loosens considerably and it's often possible to find good rates at short notice in both Huntingdon and St Neots.