The Old Red Lion Inn
$115
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Avg. for September
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$115
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Old Red Lion Inn average $113 in November, the cheapest month, and $129 in February, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $124 |
| February | $129 |
| March | $124 |
| April | $118 |
| May | $117 |
| June | $122 |
| July | $124 |
| August | $114 |
| September | $115 |
| October | $114 |
| November | $113 |
| December | $118 |
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Cheapest: November (~$113)
About this property
With a stay at The Old Red Lion Inn in Cambridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ashdon Village Museum and Haverhill Leisure Centre. This inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Chilford Hall Vineyard and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Cineworl...
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Old Red Lion Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Old Red Lion Inn in Cambridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ashdon Village Museum and Haverhill Leisure Centre. This inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Chilford Hall Vineyard and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Cineworld Haverhill.
What's nearby
Chilford Hall Vineyard(4.7 miles)
Cineworld Haverhill(4.8 miles)
Ashdon Village Museum(4.9 miles)
Haverhill Leisure Centre(4.9 miles)
Haverhill Arts Centre(5.2 miles)
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse(6.2 miles)
Sturmer Village Hall(6.6 miles)
Haverhill Golf Club(6.7 miles)
Camping close(7.4 miles)
Bridge End Gardens(9 miles)
The Common(9.1 miles)
Market Square(9.1 miles)
Church of St. Mary(9.2 miles)
Fry Art Gallery(9.3 miles)
Sawston Hall(9.5 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(14.7 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(28.9 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(76.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast in the Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Linton Road, Horseheath, Horseheath, England, United Kingdom
Chilford Hall Vineyard (4.7 miles)
Cineworld Haverhill (4.8 miles)
Ashdon Village Museum (4.9 miles)
Haverhill Leisure Centre (4.9 miles)
Haverhill Arts Centre (5.2 miles)
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse (6.2 miles)
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 578 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
34%
Couple
45%
Family
14%
Group
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across many reviews, The Old Red Lion Inn earns praise for friendly staff, tasty pub food and ales, and generally comfortable, spacious rooms, making it a popular rural stopover for visits to Duxford, Cambridge, and nearby areas.
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What guests think
Across many reviews, The Old Red Lion Inn earns praise for friendly staff, tasty pub food and ales, and generally comfortable, spacious rooms, making it a popular rural stopover for visits to Duxford, Cambridge, and nearby areas.
Breakfast is usually continental with cooked options available for an extra charge, and some guests find the bagged breakfast and late weekend start times disappointing. A few rooms feel basic or tired, with occasional maintenance issues, and traffic from the nearby A road or early-morning bins can disturb light sleepers; some also note noisy in-room fridges and beds needing updates. Good choice for practical comfort and value.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are frequently praised, with a good selection of food and ales and a welcoming atmosphere; parking is readily available.
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Michael
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub. Great rooms and VERY VERY good food. Will be back and highly recommended.
Lovely old pub. Great rooms and VERY VERY good food. Will be back and highly recommended.
10
Daniel
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great country pub. Nice rooms and lovely atmosphere in the pub.
Great country pub. Nice rooms and lovely atmosphere in the pub.
10
Katherine
Jul 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We received a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival. The room was spacious and clean. Food in the restaurant was great. The staff were really pleasant and were very courteous and seemed to be happy in their work. Definitely a place to re-visit. Oh and LOTS of parking space!
We received a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival. The room was spacious and clean. Food in the restaurant was great. The staff were really pleasant and were very courteous and seemed to be happy in their work. Definitely a place to re-visit. Oh and LOTS of parking space!
8
Dianne
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place for a stopover for 2 nights while visiting the air museum. Decent continental breakfast with pastries, fresh fruit, cheese, ham and selection of cereals. Cooked breakfast was £10.50 per person and looked like a huge plateful of food. Room was huge, clean and bed comfortable. Not sure about the faux leather pillow covers but maybe just not my taste! Area outside window could do with a quick clear up and possibly cut the shrubs back a little to let some light in. However, the lack of light did mean we got a good lie in. Staff were very pleasant, public areas welcoming. All in all, fully recommend. Oh, and prices in bar were not a rip off unlike some places in the centre of Cambridge!
Nice place for a stopover for 2 nights while visiting the air museum. Decent continental breakfast with pastries, fresh fruit, cheese, ham and selection of cereals. Cooked breakfast was £10.50 per person and looked like a huge plateful of food. Room was huge, clean and bed comfortable. Not sure about the faux leather pillow covers but maybe just not my taste! Area outside window could do with a quick clear up and possibly cut the shrubs back a little to let some light in. However, the lack of light did mean we got a good lie in. Staff were very pleasant, public areas welcoming. All in all, fully recommend. Oh, and prices in bar were not a rip off unlike some places in the centre of Cambridge!
10
Simon
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing service from extremely friendly staff. Lovely food and comfort spacious room. Lively, but welcoming atmosphere during the rugby
Amazing service from extremely friendly staff. Lovely food and comfort spacious room. Lively, but welcoming atmosphere during the rugby
10
Nigel
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice country inn, peaceful, great dining and bar, staff really friendly and attentive
Really nice country inn, peaceful, great dining and bar, staff really friendly and attentive
10
James
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
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Robert
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
clean room, decent bed, nice and quiet, pub was open for food and drink, parking no problem, good location, fair value. Would stay again.
clean room, decent bed, nice and quiet, pub was open for food and drink, parking no problem, good location, fair value. Would stay again.
8
Louis
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay, good food, good beer in a good, convenient setting
Pleasant stay, good food, good beer in a good, convenient setting
10
Colin
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Good parking. Good restaurant and bar.
Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Good parking. Good restaurant and bar.
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Cleanliness
Generally clean rooms and public areas, though a few guests reported lapses such as cobwebs or used towels.
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Helen
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent mid week stay, the rooms were clean and nicely furnished, the bed was super comfortable. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant and the staff were faultless. I would thoroughly recommend The Old Red Lion.
Excellent mid week stay, the rooms were clean and nicely furnished, the bed was super comfortable. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant and the staff were faultless. I would thoroughly recommend The Old Red Lion.
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Paul
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Giving it an average because it served a purpose. The staff were excellent. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast was ok but limited as a continental. Room condition was "well used" and needs some TLC. Lots of cobwebs when I walked in the room. Close to a busy road with noise throughout the night
Giving it an average because it served a purpose. The staff were excellent. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast was ok but limited as a continental. Room condition was "well used" and needs some TLC. Lots of cobwebs when I walked in the room. Close to a busy road with noise throughout the night
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William
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had used towels hanging on the bathroom door otherwise the staff were very nice
We had used towels hanging on the bathroom door otherwise the staff were very nice
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Katherine
Jul 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We received a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival. The room was spacious and clean. Food in the restaurant was great. The staff were really pleasant and were very courteous and seemed to be happy in their work. Definitely a place to re-visit. Oh and LOTS of parking space!
We received a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival. The room was spacious and clean. Food in the restaurant was great. The staff were really pleasant and were very courteous and seemed to be happy in their work. Definitely a place to re-visit. Oh and LOTS of parking space!
10
Maree
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great pub and inn. Would totally recommend. Meal was delicious - one of the best we’ve had on our trip. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need.
A great pub and inn. Would totally recommend. Meal was delicious - one of the best we’ve had on our trip. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need.
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Dianne
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place for a stopover for 2 nights while visiting the air museum. Decent continental breakfast with pastries, fresh fruit, cheese, ham and selection of cereals. Cooked breakfast was £10.50 per person and looked like a huge plateful of food. Room was huge, clean and bed comfortable. Not sure about the faux leather pillow covers but maybe just not my taste! Area outside window could do with a quick clear up and possibly cut the shrubs back a little to let some light in. However, the lack of light did mean we got a good lie in. Staff were very pleasant, public areas welcoming. All in all, fully recommend. Oh, and prices in bar were not a rip off unlike some places in the centre of Cambridge!
Nice place for a stopover for 2 nights while visiting the air museum. Decent continental breakfast with pastries, fresh fruit, cheese, ham and selection of cereals. Cooked breakfast was £10.50 per person and looked like a huge plateful of food. Room was huge, clean and bed comfortable. Not sure about the faux leather pillow covers but maybe just not my taste! Area outside window could do with a quick clear up and possibly cut the shrubs back a little to let some light in. However, the lack of light did mean we got a good lie in. Staff were very pleasant, public areas welcoming. All in all, fully recommend. Oh, and prices in bar were not a rip off unlike some places in the centre of Cambridge!
10
eric
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent food. very clean. Very friendly staff
excellent food. very clean. Very friendly staff
10
Robert
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
clean room, decent bed, nice and quiet, pub was open for food and drink, parking no problem, good location, fair value. Would stay again.
clean room, decent bed, nice and quiet, pub was open for food and drink, parking no problem, good location, fair value. Would stay again.
10
ian
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room, Very clean and comfortable
Nice room, Very clean and comfortable
10
David
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay here. The staff were very friendly, the room was very clean and welcoming. Very comfy bed. Food was excellent and the service top notch.
Had a great stay here. The staff were very friendly, the room was very clean and welcoming. Very comfy bed. Food was excellent and the service top notch.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, but some feel basic or dated with occasional maintenance issues; light sleepers report noise from nearby traffic or in-room fridges, and a few beds need updating or have awkward footboards.
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S
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great, food, location, staff, service, breakfast, room. The only thing I can suggest is the bed and mattress needs updating very noisy (only have to sit on it) and mattress dips into the middle.
Everything was great, food, location, staff, service, breakfast, room. The only thing I can suggest is the bed and mattress needs updating very noisy (only have to sit on it) and mattress dips into the middle.
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zoe
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in a remote location. Breakfast was continental (toast and pastry) unless you paid an extra fee, and the coffee was not very good. The rooms were fine, but could do with updating, the carpet, furniture and tv were tired and old. The bed was a double with a solid end - my 6ft partner struggled to be comfy as his feet hit the end - would not recommend for anyone tall. There was also only one bottle of water in the (very noisy) fridge and one pack of biscuits. We ate in the restaurant and the food was quite good, check in was easy.
The property is in a remote location. Breakfast was continental (toast and pastry) unless you paid an extra fee, and the coffee was not very good. The rooms were fine, but could do with updating, the carpet, furniture and tv were tired and old. The bed was a double with a solid end - my 6ft partner struggled to be comfy as his feet hit the end - would not recommend for anyone tall. There was also only one bottle of water in the (very noisy) fridge and one pack of biscuits. We ate in the restaurant and the food was quite good, check in was easy.
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Christopher
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great food, excellent staff and for us a perfect location. Only negative, no bathroom mirror in room six due to it getting broken by previous occupant.
Great food, excellent staff and for us a perfect location. Only negative, no bathroom mirror in room six due to it getting broken by previous occupant.
10
Louise
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Large and very comfortable Room. Bed very comfortable and lovely linens. 😊
Large and very comfortable Room. Bed very comfortable and lovely linens. 😊
6
John
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in room 9 which was very spacious, room was cold especially the bathroom as no heating was on. Curtains hung badly on rail. Curtain rail over door had no curtains on which allowed light in from outside all night. Tv kept turning itself off the whole stay, but was told that Tv had been checked and was working fine, remote for tv had no battery cover on. Continental breakfast included in room rate was mediocre, which is delivered to your room and placed in a noisy fridge in the room which keeps you awake clicking on and off all night. A cooked breakfast is available at £11.95 per person. If you are going to make your guests have breakfast in there room it may be an idea it have a table to eat it off. On a positive note the meal we had in the restaurant was delicious. Would I stay again:- NO
We stayed in room 9 which was very spacious, room was cold especially the bathroom as no heating was on. Curtains hung badly on rail. Curtain rail over door had no curtains on which allowed light in from outside all night. Tv kept turning itself off the whole stay, but was told that Tv had been checked and was working fine, remote for tv had no battery cover on. Continental breakfast included in room rate was mediocre, which is delivered to your room and placed in a noisy fridge in the room which keeps you awake clicking on and off all night. A cooked breakfast is available at £11.95 per person. If you are going to make your guests have breakfast in there room it may be an idea it have a table to eat it off. On a positive note the meal we had in the restaurant was delicious. Would I stay again:- NO
10
Ann
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good sized room and easy access shower. No charge point for phone
Good sized room and easy access shower. No charge point for phone
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Wade
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and comfortable room, but our room was a bit tired. Didn't appreciate being woken up around 6am with the bins being emptied outside below our window. We would definitely stay again but ask for a different room.
Great location and comfortable room, but our room was a bit tired. Didn't appreciate being woken up around 6am with the bins being emptied outside below our window. We would definitely stay again but ask for a different room.
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Maureen
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Pub and great food. Just a shame about the traffic noise which did disturb us in the night. Would consider coming again if the road was quieter
Lovely Pub and great food. Just a shame about the traffic noise which did disturb us in the night. Would consider coming again if the road was quieter
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Jason
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
10
James
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff often accommodating requests and resolving issues.
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S
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The food was excellent, as well as the staff.
The food was excellent, as well as the staff.
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Brian E
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly & helpful
Staff very friendly & helpful
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Trevor
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
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Peter
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed 4 times in 2 weeks whilst working in the area and found the hotel to be just perfect. Dining was a pleasure, staff were great and room was comfy and well equipped. Would defo stay here again
Stayed 4 times in 2 weeks whilst working in the area and found the hotel to be just perfect. Dining was a pleasure, staff were great and room was comfy and well equipped. Would defo stay here again
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David
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Old Red Lion Inn was great for my two night visit to the area. I arrived in Cambridge by train and chose to stay at the Old Red Lion as it was on a good bus route to Haverhill. The staff were all friendly and welcoming which makes a difference and important to me anywhere I stay. My room was fine and the continental breakfast bag delivered to my room was just what I needed. The evening meals I had in the pub both evenings were delicious. The best bit of my stay. I would stay at the Old Red Lion again when next in the area. Thank you to all the staff at the Old Red Lion
The Old Red Lion Inn was great for my two night visit to the area. I arrived in Cambridge by train and chose to stay at the Old Red Lion as it was on a good bus route to Haverhill. The staff were all friendly and welcoming which makes a difference and important to me anywhere I stay. My room was fine and the continental breakfast bag delivered to my room was just what I needed. The evening meals I had in the pub both evenings were delicious. The best bit of my stay. I would stay at the Old Red Lion again when next in the area. Thank you to all the staff at the Old Red Lion
10
Robert
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
excellent hotel, well appointed, comfortable with very friendly staff.
excellent hotel, well appointed, comfortable with very friendly staff.
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Nigel
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice country inn, peaceful, great dining and bar, staff really friendly and attentive
Really nice country inn, peaceful, great dining and bar, staff really friendly and attentive
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Geoff
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A warm welcome. All Staff absolutely brilliant and looked after us totally. Would recommend and we will return in the future. Our thanks to all Staff and the Team.
A warm welcome. All Staff absolutely brilliant and looked after us totally. Would recommend and we will return in the future. Our thanks to all Staff and the Team.
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Caroline
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An excellent stay staff were brilliant nothing too much trouble.
An excellent stay staff were brilliant nothing too much trouble.
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Colin
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great all round with very pleasant helpful staff.
Great all round with very pleasant helpful staff.
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Location
Rural setting convenient for Duxford, Audley End, Haverhill and Cambridge, though proximity to a busy A road can cause traffic noise for some rooms.
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zoe
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in a remote location. Breakfast was continental (toast and pastry) unless you paid an extra fee, and the coffee was not very good. The rooms were fine, but could do with updating, the carpet, furniture and tv were tired and old. The bed was a double with a solid end - my 6ft partner struggled to be comfy as his feet hit the end - would not recommend for anyone tall. There was also only one bottle of water in the (very noisy) fridge and one pack of biscuits. We ate in the restaurant and the food was quite good, check in was easy.
The property is in a remote location. Breakfast was continental (toast and pastry) unless you paid an extra fee, and the coffee was not very good. The rooms were fine, but could do with updating, the carpet, furniture and tv were tired and old. The bed was a double with a solid end - my 6ft partner struggled to be comfy as his feet hit the end - would not recommend for anyone tall. There was also only one bottle of water in the (very noisy) fridge and one pack of biscuits. We ate in the restaurant and the food was quite good, check in was easy.
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Vikki
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great place to stay for the night, away from noise and bustle and convenient for visiting family.
A great place to stay for the night, away from noise and bustle and convenient for visiting family.
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David
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Old Red Lion Inn was great for my two night visit to the area. I arrived in Cambridge by train and chose to stay at the Old Red Lion as it was on a good bus route to Haverhill. The staff were all friendly and welcoming which makes a difference and important to me anywhere I stay. My room was fine and the continental breakfast bag delivered to my room was just what I needed. The evening meals I had in the pub both evenings were delicious. The best bit of my stay. I would stay at the Old Red Lion again when next in the area. Thank you to all the staff at the Old Red Lion
The Old Red Lion Inn was great for my two night visit to the area. I arrived in Cambridge by train and chose to stay at the Old Red Lion as it was on a good bus route to Haverhill. The staff were all friendly and welcoming which makes a difference and important to me anywhere I stay. My room was fine and the continental breakfast bag delivered to my room was just what I needed. The evening meals I had in the pub both evenings were delicious. The best bit of my stay. I would stay at the Old Red Lion again when next in the area. Thank you to all the staff at the Old Red Lion
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Ruth
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rest stop. Nice to have a private chalet away from the pub and noise. Continental breakfast was amazing which was included. Upgrade to full English for £10.50. My husband said it was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to Audley End which is why we chose it.
Lovely rest stop. Nice to have a private chalet away from the pub and noise. Continental breakfast was amazing which was included. Upgrade to full English for £10.50. My husband said it was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to Audley End which is why we chose it.
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Maureen
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Pub and great food. Just a shame about the traffic noise which did disturb us in the night. Would consider coming again if the road was quieter
Lovely Pub and great food. Just a shame about the traffic noise which did disturb us in the night. Would consider coming again if the road was quieter
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Jason
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
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Louis
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay, good food, good beer in a good, convenient setting
Pleasant stay, good food, good beer in a good, convenient setting
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KEVIN
Jan 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely accommodation, pleasant owners and only a short drive to Haverhill where we were visiting relatives. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely accommodation, pleasant owners and only a short drive to Haverhill where we were visiting relatives. Would definitely stay here again.
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Wayne
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good sleep, breakfast is continental and if you open the window to there is traffic noise but when closed was fine.
Good sleep, breakfast is continental and if you open the window to there is traffic noise but when closed was fine.
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Davd
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stay to be near Duxford for airshow. Couldn't have picked a better pub/hotel. Only 17 mins from hotel to show on quiet road. Rooms were high quality, large & recently modernised. My room had shower over roll top bath but father-in-laws had walk in shower. If unsteady on feet, ask for separate shower. Food in pub was excellent & reasonably priced. We skipped breakfast as they don't start serving until 9am on a Sunday & we wanted to get off to the show. We were offered continental breakfast in a bag that would be delivered to the room. Declined offer but it looked pretty good. Great location if visiting Duxford museum or the air shows & not far from Cambridge etc
Overnight stay to be near Duxford for airshow. Couldn't have picked a better pub/hotel. Only 17 mins from hotel to show on quiet road. Rooms were high quality, large & recently modernised. My room had shower over roll top bath but father-in-laws had walk in shower. If unsteady on feet, ask for separate shower. Food in pub was excellent & reasonably priced. We skipped breakfast as they don't start serving until 9am on a Sunday & we wanted to get off to the show. We were offered continental breakfast in a bag that would be delivered to the room. Declined offer but it looked pretty good. Great location if visiting Duxford museum or the air shows & not far from Cambridge etc
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Dining
Evening meals and ales receive strong praise for quality and value. Breakfast is typically continental—with cooked options available for a fee—with feedback ranging from decent to poor and some noting late weekend start times.
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S
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The food was excellent, as well as the staff.
The food was excellent, as well as the staff.
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Michael
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub. Great rooms and VERY VERY good food. Will be back and highly recommended.
Lovely old pub. Great rooms and VERY VERY good food. Will be back and highly recommended.
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graham
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms and public areas are somewhat dated. Continental Breakfast left in the room was poor to say the least OK for a one night stay Website unclear as indicates check in only from 6pm whereas the pub is open all day
Rooms and public areas are somewhat dated. Continental Breakfast left in the room was poor to say the least OK for a one night stay Website unclear as indicates check in only from 6pm whereas the pub is open all day
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Debbie
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The only thing that was a bit disappointing is The breakfast time not long enough
The only thing that was a bit disappointing is The breakfast time not long enough
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Ruth
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rest stop. Nice to have a private chalet away from the pub and noise. Continental breakfast was amazing which was included. Upgrade to full English for £10.50. My husband said it was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to Audley End which is why we chose it.
Lovely rest stop. Nice to have a private chalet away from the pub and noise. Continental breakfast was amazing which was included. Upgrade to full English for £10.50. My husband said it was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to Audley End which is why we chose it.
10
Maree
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great pub and inn. Would totally recommend. Meal was delicious - one of the best we’ve had on our trip. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need.
A great pub and inn. Would totally recommend. Meal was delicious - one of the best we’ve had on our trip. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need.
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Jason
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
Stayed here for a business trip and dined here both nights. The meals and draft beers are higher recommended. The room itself was very basic, it felt like a portable cabin rather than room. Mid week a hot breakfast is not offered so we went to McDonald's instead. I am sensitive to sound and found the noise from the adjacent A road a bit disturbing. Keeping the windows closed blocked the noise out suffuciently.
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James
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
Last minute booking as working in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar & restaurant, evening meal was delicious and good selection of ales. Very spacious room with comfy bed and good water pressure on the walk in shower. Also had a fridge in the room with complimentary bottled water. Continental breakfast provided the night before to eat in room10/10
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Grant
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with great staff. Restaurant excellent with good value food and wine. Rooms nice, perfect place for a stopover.
Lovely pub with great staff. Restaurant excellent with good value food and wine. Rooms nice, perfect place for a stopover.
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John
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Bathroom was very basic with no toiletries other than watery hand wash. No shelves in room for clothes. Lighting very poor so impossible to read. Continental breakfast consisted of an airline type bag delivered to your room the previous evening and containing a croissant, orange juice, cereal bar and apple. Very poor. On the plus side, the bed was large and very comfortable. The food in the pub was excellent and the staff very pleasant and helpful
Bathroom was very basic with no toiletries other than watery hand wash. No shelves in room for clothes. Lighting very poor so impossible to read. Continental breakfast consisted of an airline type bag delivered to your room the previous evening and containing a croissant, orange juice, cereal bar and apple. Very poor. On the plus side, the bed was large and very comfortable. The food in the pub was excellent and the staff very pleasant and helpful
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Linden
Jul 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The size of the room, its layout, the amenities, the service, the food, the atmosphere, its convenience and price were fantastic. However, my upstairs room did not have an air conditioner and as it was hot, I opened the window for fresh air. But because the Old Red Lion is close to a busy "A" road, there was traffic noise throughout the night and again in the early morning.
The size of the room, its layout, the amenities, the service, the food, the atmosphere, its convenience and price were fantastic. However, my upstairs room did not have an air conditioner and as it was hot, I opened the window for fresh air. But because the Old Red Lion is close to a busy "A" road, there was traffic noise throughout the night and again in the early morning.
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Allen
Jul 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely food room was huge staff so helpful and friendly
Lovely food room was huge staff so helpful and friendly
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Nicholas
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome by staff. Shown to room in adjacent building. Room was tired, hanging curtains at one point t the pole fell down. There was a kettle and tea coffee in room and breakfast was out through door late evening in brown paper bag consisting of a croissant cereal bar apple and carton of juice. Room was very hot and no fan. The shower room had pubic hairs on the floor and sink. Meal at hotel was poor too. Very disappointed all round.
Warm welcome by staff. Shown to room in adjacent building. Room was tired, hanging curtains at one point t the pole fell down. There was a kettle and tea coffee in room and breakfast was out through door late evening in brown paper bag consisting of a croissant cereal bar apple and carton of juice. Room was very hot and no fan. The shower room had pubic hairs on the floor and sink. Meal at hotel was poor too. Very disappointed all round.
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Lorraine
Jun 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff tried very hard but there was a slight disorganization about the service. We missed having a rack/bench to put at least one bag on. Also found it difficult with no rack/soap holder in the shower and no hooks or places to put our clothes while showering. Lastly the only mirror in the bathroom was on the opposite wall from the sink. This made it difficult to shave.
The staff tried very hard but there was a slight disorganization about the service. We missed having a rack/bench to put at least one bag on. Also found it difficult with no rack/soap holder in the shower and no hooks or places to put our clothes while showering. Lastly the only mirror in the bathroom was on the opposite wall from the sink. This made it difficult to shave.
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James
May 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay, rooms need some TLC but the food is great onsite
Nice place to stay, rooms need some TLC but the food is great onsite
FAQs about The Old Red Lion Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in their rooms.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 18:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged in advance, subject to availability.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Ashdon Village Museum and Haverhill Leisure Centre, approximately 13 miles from Newmarket Racecourse and 13.6 miles from the University of Cambridge.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
Does the hotel provide extra beds or cribs?
The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to inquire directly for specific needs.
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- 2026-09-04: 145.47295254821776USD
- 2026-09-05: 169.82430436401367USD
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- 2026-09-13: 168.79562110900878USD
- 2026-09-14: 154.84230461730957USD
- 2026-09-15: 145.45943986053467USD
- 2026-09-16: 155.86179038391114USD
- 2026-09-17: 149.18916318054198USD
- 2026-09-18: 152.543464163208USD
- 2026-09-19: 169.81078281555176USD
- 2026-09-20: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-09-21: 155.89177525939942USD
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- 2026-09-23: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-09-24: 145.60808828582765USD
- 2026-09-25: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-09-26: 181.87873823547363USD
- 2026-09-27: 145.60808828582765USD
- 2026-09-28: 151.01423551330566USD
- 2026-09-29: 149.18916318054198USD
- 2026-09-30: 145.60808828582765USD
- 2026-10-01: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-02: 145.45943986053467USD
- 2026-10-03: 169.81078281555176USD
- 2026-10-04: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-05: 155.89177525939942USD
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- 2026-10-07: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-08: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-09: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-10: 169.99997816467285USD
- 2026-10-11: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-12: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-13: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-14: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-15: 142.64032105712892USD
- 2026-10-16: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-17: 181.87873823547363USD
- 2026-10-18: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-19: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-20: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-21: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-22: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-23: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-24: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-25: 144.6201734741211USD
- 2026-10-26: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-27: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-28: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-29: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-30: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-10-31: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-11-01: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-11-02: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-11-03: 155.89177525939942USD
- 2026-11-04: 136.6979460784912USD
The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
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