Weekend Stays in Peterborough

Why Visit Peterborough for a Weekend?

Peterborough’s location makes it particularly well suited to weekend breaks. The city combines historic attractions with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and extensive green spaces, while its location provides easy access to the surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside and neighbouring Stamford.

Whether you want an active weekend, a family break, a romantic getaway or simply somewhere convenient to meet friends and relatives, there is plenty to fill a couple of days.

1. Discover Peterborough Cathedral

At the heart of the city is the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral, one of Peterborough’s most recognisable landmarks and a must-see for anyone interested in British history and architecture.

The Cathedral and its historic precinct provide an excellent starting point for exploring the city centre on foot.

You can combine a visit with lunch, shopping or drinks in Peterborough before returning to the comfort of your apartment at Ascot House.

2. Spend Time at Ferry Meadows and Nene Park

If you prefer the outdoors, make time for Ferry Meadows at Nene Park.

With lakes, woodland, riverside scenery and extensive walking and cycling opportunities, it is an excellent place to spend a few hours outdoors.

It works equally well for couples wanting a relaxing walk, families looking for somewhere to explore or active visitors who would rather spend their weekend outside than sitting indoors.

Better still, Ascot House is only minutes from Ferry Meadows, making it an extremely convenient base for exploring the area.

3. Experience the Nene Valley Railway

Peterborough is also home to the Nene Valley Railway, providing the opportunity to experience heritage railway travel through the Nene Valley.

For railway enthusiasts it can be one of the highlights of a visit to Peterborough, but you certainly don’t need to be a dedicated train enthusiast to enjoy the experience.

Check operating dates and special events before travelling, particularly if the railway is going to form an important part of your weekend itinerary.

4. Explore Peterborough’s History

Peterborough and the surrounding area have a fascinating history stretching back thousands of years.

Alongside Peterborough Cathedral, visitors can discover Peterborough Museum, archaeological attractions such as Flag Fen and a range of historic buildings and locations around the city and surrounding villages.

It means a weekend can easily combine sightseeing with walking, eating out, shopping and relaxation.

5. Visit Stamford and Burghley

Staying in Peterborough also puts you within easy reach of Stamford, one of the region’s most attractive historic towns.

Explore Stamford’s streets, independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants or plan a visit to nearby Burghley House.

This makes Ascot House particularly useful if you don’t want your weekend to be restricted to Peterborough city centre.

Stay in Peterborough and use your apartment as a comfortable base from which to explore the wider area.

A Weekend Away – Without Living in a Hotel Bedroom

The accommodation you choose can make a surprisingly big difference to a weekend away.

A conventional hotel works perfectly well when all you need is somewhere to sleep. But if you’re staying for two or three nights, you may want considerably more freedom.

At Ascot House, your accommodation isn’t simply somewhere to leave your suitcase.

It’s somewhere you can actually live for the weekend.

Wake up and make your own breakfast. Sit down with a coffee rather than balancing a cup on the edge of a hotel bed. Relax on the sofa after a day exploring Peterborough. Put something in the fridge for later. Order a takeaway and eat at a table. Watch television from the lounge rather than from your bed.

They’re small differences individually.

Put them together and they can completely change the experience of a weekend away

More Space Than a Traditional Hotel

• Traditional hotels are convenient, but even a good hotel room is generally designed primarily around sleeping.
• Your bed often dominates the room. If two people want to relax, eat, watch television or spend time in the room, there isn’t always much space to do it.

Ascot House gives you proper living accommodation.

Having separate areas for sleeping, cooking and relaxing can be particularly valuable when you’re staying for an entire weekend rather than simply spending one night away.

More Freedom Than a B&B

A traditional bed and breakfast can provide comfortable accommodation and a friendly welcome, but your stay may revolve around set breakfast arrangements and relatively limited facilities outside your bedroom.

Ascot House gives you greater independence.

• Want breakfast at 7am? Fine.
• Prefer a lie-in and brunch at 11am? That’s fine too.
• Fancy eating out Saturday evening but cooking something yourself on Sunday?
• You can.
• A fully equipped kitchen means your weekend works around your plans rather than your accommodation.

The Independence of Airbnb, With the Reassurance of an Aparthotel

Airbnb-style accommodation has made apartment stays extremely popular because people appreciate having their own space.

Ascot House provides many of those same advantages, your own kitchen, living space and greater independence, but within professionally operated serviced accommodation.

There is also a manned reception, regular professional cleaning and an established local team responsible for maintaining the accommodation.

For guests who like the idea of an apartment but prefer the reassurance and consistency associated with professionally managed accommodation, Ascot House provides an excellent alternative.

Perfect for Couples

A weekend away together shouldn’t mean spending two days sitting on the end of a hotel bed.

An apartment gives you somewhere to properly relax between activities.

Have breakfast together before heading out, explore Peterborough during the day, return to the apartment to get ready for the evening and come back later knowing you’ve got your own comfortable living space waiting for you.

And if Sunday morning starts slowly, there is no need to rush downstairs for a hotel breakfast.

Ideal for Families Visiting Peterborough

Travelling with children can make a conventional hotel room feel very small, very quickly.

Ascot House’s larger accommodation options can sleep families and groups of up to five people, providing considerably greater flexibility than booking multiple standard hotel bedrooms.

Having kitchen facilities is another major advantage for families.

You can keep drinks, milk, snacks and children’s food in the kitchen, prepare breakfast when everyone wakes up and cater for individual dietary requirements without having to eat every meal in a restaurant.

It’s a simple way of making a family weekend in Peterborough feel more like home.

Visiting Friends and Family in Peterborough?

You may already have friends or relatives in Peterborough but staying with them isn’t always practical.

Perhaps they don’t have a spare bedroom. Maybe you’re visiting for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or family celebration. Or perhaps you’d simply prefer your own space at the end of the evening.

Ascot House gives you somewhere nearby to call your own.

You can spend as much time as you like with friends and family while still having your own private accommodation to return to.

Attending a Wedding, Party or Special Occasion?

If you’re travelling to Peterborough for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or other special event, turning the trip into a full weekend can make the occasion even more enjoyable.

Arrive the day before rather than travelling on the morning of the event. Give yourself somewhere comfortable to get ready. Enjoy the celebration without thinking about a long journey home and use the following day to explore Peterborough.

For families or groups travelling together, a larger apartment can also be a much more sociable option than disappearing into separate hotel bedrooms.

Somewhere to Relax Between Exploring

One of the overlooked benefits of an aparthotel is that you don’t feel obliged to stay out all day simply because there’s nothing to do in your room.

Had enough sightseeing?

Come back to Ascot House.

Put the kettle on. Sit on the sofa. Watch television. Have a shower. Cook something. Use the Wi-Fi. Visit the gym. Relax for a couple of hours and head back out later.

Your accommodation becomes part of the weekend rather than simply somewhere you return to when the day is over.

Bringing the Car? Free Parking Makes Life Easier

Parking is an important consideration when choosing weekend accommodation, particularly if you’re planning to explore attractions outside Peterborough city centre.

Ascot House offers ample free private parking, helping you avoid the inconvenience and additional cost that can come with city-centre hotel parking.

The location close to the A1 also makes Ascot House particularly convenient if you’re driving into Peterborough or planning to explore the wider area during your stay.

Arrive, park and start enjoying your weekend.

Everything You Need for a Comfortable Weekend

Depending on your chosen accommodation, Ascot House provides access to facilities including:

• One-bedroom apartments sleeping up to two people
• Two-bedroom apartments sleeping up to five
• Executive accommodation
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Oven, hob and microwave
• Fridge and freezer facilities
• Dishwasher
• Washer dryer
• Crockery and cutlery
• Comfortable lounge areas
• Smart televisions
• Private bathrooms and shower facilities
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free private parking
• On-site gym facilities
• Manned reception
• 24/7 access
• Licensed premises

Instead of packing everything you need into one bedroom, you have somewhere designed for actually living.

Make Ascot House Your Base for the Weekend

One of the best ways to enjoy Peterborough is not to try to squeeze everything into a single day.

• Arrive on Friday, settle into your apartment and enjoy a relaxed evening.
• Spend Saturday exploring Peterborough Cathedral and the city centre, enjoying Ferry Meadows or visiting one of the area’s attractions before heading out for dinner.
• On Sunday, take things at your own pace. Visit the Nene Valley Railway, explore Stamford and Burghley, enjoy another walk around Nene Park or simply have a leisurely morning in your apartment before heading home.

And if it’s a Bank Holiday weekend? Stay another night and make even more of your break.

Why Choose Ascot House for Your Peterborough Weekend?

If you’re searching for weekend accommodation in Peterborough, Ascot House gives you an alternative to simply booking another hotel bedroom.

• More space. More independence. More flexibility.
• You can cook when you want, eat when you want and relax in your own living space.
• There’s free parking for the car, Wi-Fi to keep everyone connected and a range of one and two-bedroom accommodation suitable for couples, families, friends and groups.
• Most importantly, you have somewhere that can genuinely feel like your own space for the weekend.

Don’t Just Book a Room. Book Your Own Space.

Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, family break, sightseeing trip, special occasion or simply a couple of days away, make Ascot House your base for exploring Peterborough.

Book directly with Ascot House for our lowest available room rates.

Planning a Long Weekend?

Why squeeze your break into two nights when you could make more of Peterborough?

Ask us about our current long-weekend offers and turn your Peterborough visit into a proper short break.

Call 01733 595525 to discuss your stay or check availability online.

Ascot House vs Hotel vs B&B vs Airbnb

There are plenty of ways to find accommodation for a weekend in Peterborough. The important question is which type of accommodation best suits the way you want to spend your weekend.

Ascot House Traditional Hotel B&B Airbnb-Style Accommodation

Separate living space ✓ Usually no Usually no Often

Fully equipped kitchen ✓ Usually no Usually no Often

Private bathroom ✓ ✓ Varies Varies

Free Wi-Fi ✓ Usually Usually Varies

Free private parking ✓ Varies Varies Varies

One & two-bedroom options ✓ Limited Limited Often

Professional accommodation provider ✓ ✓ ✓ Varies

Manned reception ✓ ✓ Usually limited Usually no

On-site gym facilities ✓ Sometimes Rarely Rarely

Suitable for one-night stays ✓ ✓ ✓ Varies

Space to cook, eat and relax ✓ Limited Limited Often

Ascot House vs Hotel vs B&B vs Airbnb

There are plenty of ways to find accommodation for a weekend in Peterborough. The important question is which type of accommodation best suits the way you want to spend your weekend.