The Red Lion Hotel
US$113
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Red Lion Hotel
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US$113
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Red Lion Hotel average US$102 in the cheapest month (December) and US$141 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$106 |
| February | US$108 |
| March | US$107 |
| April | US$121 |
| May | US$125 |
| June | US$126 |
| July | US$133 |
| August | US$130 |
| September | US$141 |
| October | US$113 |
| November | US$106 |
| December | US$102 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$141)
Cheapest: December (~US$102)
About this property
Charming bed & breakfast with a superb restaurant, garden views, and free parking in Whittlesford, Cambridge.
Location
Located in Cambridge, The Red Lion is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve, while Imperial War Museum Duxford and Cambridge Junction are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Room options
9
Superior Double Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
83 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
7
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
5
Standard Single Room with Shower
Room details
1 Single Bed
83 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
5
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
84 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
7
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
83 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
4
Standard Single Room
Room details
1 Single Bed
140 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The Red Lion Hotel
6.9
Pleasant
Based on 449 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
25%
Couple
38%
Family
16%
Group
15%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Red Lion Hotel, guests praise the friendly staff, convenient location near the rail link to Cambridge and Duxford, and characterful bar, while recurring downsides include inconsistent breakfast service/quality, cramped or quirky bathrooms, and occasionally confusing parking.
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What guests think
At The Red Lion Hotel, guests praise the friendly staff, convenient location near the rail link to Cambridge and Duxford, and characterful bar, while recurring downsides include inconsistent breakfast service/quality, cramped or quirky bathrooms, and occasionally confusing parking.
Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed, with reports of stained bedding, damp smells, blocked drains, and scuffed or worn surfaces alongside some clean, comfortable rooms. Dinner is often enjoyed, with hearty pub dishes and helpful accommodation of dietary needs. Best for travelers who value historic character and location over modern uniformity.
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Facilities
The bar is well liked, and several mention pleasant outdoor space and dog-friendly policies. Parking can be limited or confusing, with registration steps and a few reports of fines; dining areas have occasionally closed early or been unavailable during events.
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Paul
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Quite a large garden area ideal for exercising the dog comfortable rooms
Quite a large garden area ideal for exercising the dog comfortable rooms
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Kim
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Don’t stay here. I was told to park “by the sheds” across the road as the car park (of a very small number of spaces) was full. I did so and have now received a £100 fine through the post. After contacting the pub they are not claiming any responsibility. Book somewhere else where there are more parking spaces and they are genuinely free of charge!
Don’t stay here. I was told to park “by the sheds” across the road as the car park (of a very small number of spaces) was full. I did so and have now received a £100 fine through the post. After contacting the pub they are not claiming any responsibility. Book somewhere else where there are more parking spaces and they are genuinely free of charge!
8
Julie
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is situated opposite a train station which takes you into Cambridge in around 10 mins. It is a historic building which I loved and so you have to accept it will have a certain quirkiness to it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is cooked to order so very good and we ate our evening meal in the pub which was good too. It is dog friendly (£15 per night, which to be honest is far too expensive if staying more than one night) but the general cost to stay here is reasonable. I would def recommend this as a place to stay if visiting Cambridge.
This hotel is situated opposite a train station which takes you into Cambridge in around 10 mins. It is a historic building which I loved and so you have to accept it will have a certain quirkiness to it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is cooked to order so very good and we ate our evening meal in the pub which was good too. It is dog friendly (£15 per night, which to be honest is far too expensive if staying more than one night) but the general cost to stay here is reasonable. I would def recommend this as a place to stay if visiting Cambridge.
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Paula
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
parking was complicated and potentially expensive. we did eventually find a free parking space but needed to register the car first on one screen, which allowed us two hours and then had to move the car and register again on another screen to park overnight. The evening meal was ok although heavy on the salt. Breakfast was disappointing with overcooked egg and undercooked mushroom. The room was clean but cramped with the tv screen jutting into the en suite doorway
parking was complicated and potentially expensive. we did eventually find a free parking space but needed to register the car first on one screen, which allowed us two hours and then had to move the car and register again on another screen to park overnight. The evening meal was ok although heavy on the salt. Breakfast was disappointing with overcooked egg and undercooked mushroom. The room was clean but cramped with the tv screen jutting into the en suite doorway
4
Keith
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
10
Alun
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
8
Raymond
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel & staff. Hotel is very old but the character of the place is great. Food choice was good & service was first class.
Great hotel & staff. Hotel is very old but the character of the place is great. Food choice was good & service was first class.
6
David
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was clean and nice to stay in. But we had a booking for the Sunday night. And was not informed that the bar and Resturant closed at 18:00. Not good as we did not finish work till 18:00. So that did spoil our stay.
The hotel was clean and nice to stay in. But we had a booking for the Sunday night. And was not informed that the bar and Resturant closed at 18:00. Not good as we did not finish work till 18:00. So that did spoil our stay.
10
Jeffery
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located in a quiet setting, with ample parking at the door, the Red Lion is a hidden gem where patrons are put first by staff. The building is over 500 years old yet retains it charm and comfort. Couldn't recommend it more.
Located in a quiet setting, with ample parking at the door, the Red Lion is a hidden gem where patrons are put first by staff. The building is over 500 years old yet retains it charm and comfort. Couldn't recommend it more.
10
Andrew
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: alongside some clean, comfortable rooms, multiple reviews cite stained bedding, dirty toilets, damp smells, and worn or marked surfaces. Housekeeping misses like not replenishing supplies and poor drain maintenance also appear.
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John
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Unfortunately grubby with stains on the bedding and bathroom in need of a really good scrub. Staff generally friendly.
Unfortunately grubby with stains on the bedding and bathroom in need of a really good scrub. Staff generally friendly.
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Victor
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Trash was in the can
Trash was in the can
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Shirley
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was booked Went to room disgusting filthy toilet No curtains just a bit of material hanging off the wall asked to change room told none available so we left and went elsewhere
This was booked Went to room disgusting filthy toilet No curtains just a bit of material hanging off the wall asked to change room told none available so we left and went elsewhere
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Harry
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were incredibly lovely and made the trip. Room was nicely decorated however had a slight smell and a slightly damp carpet near the bathroom which we think was due to the shower not draining the water properly. Bed was comfortable and clean. Pub downstairs is great and has lots of character. Food was a bit on the pricey side for pub grub but was still tasty.
Staff were incredibly lovely and made the trip. Room was nicely decorated however had a slight smell and a slightly damp carpet near the bathroom which we think was due to the shower not draining the water properly. Bed was comfortable and clean. Pub downstairs is great and has lots of character. Food was a bit on the pricey side for pub grub but was still tasty.
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Carolyn
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed during a trip to Duxford. This was the worst place I have stayed in many years. The bathroom was in fire need of a makeover. The walls and doors in the hotel corridors we badly marked, the paint on the bedside tables were chipped and the net curtain was torn. In addition the spring on the bedroom door was so strong it was very difficult to open and since you have to keep the key turned against a spring, virtually impossible while carrying luggage. The place was quite busy so I reserved a table for dinner when I burned up at the reserved time they knew nothing about the reservation. After about five minutes they got me seated. The food was okay, I had a vegetarian curry which weirdly had had some green herb on top ( I don't know what it was) but it didn't work with the meal. It also had onion bhajis that had been cremated. The following morning I went down to breakfast and ordered the half- English vegetarian. The wait was about 15 minutes. It was supposed to have a fried egg but they served mushy scrambled eggs instead. The veggy sausages were horrible and overcooked. I left half my breakfast because it just wasn't good. I will never stay here again.
I stayed during a trip to Duxford. This was the worst place I have stayed in many years. The bathroom was in fire need of a makeover. The walls and doors in the hotel corridors we badly marked, the paint on the bedside tables were chipped and the net curtain was torn. In addition the spring on the bedroom door was so strong it was very difficult to open and since you have to keep the key turned against a spring, virtually impossible while carrying luggage. The place was quite busy so I reserved a table for dinner when I burned up at the reserved time they knew nothing about the reservation. After about five minutes they got me seated. The food was okay, I had a vegetarian curry which weirdly had had some green herb on top ( I don't know what it was) but it didn't work with the meal. It also had onion bhajis that had been cremated. The following morning I went down to breakfast and ordered the half- English vegetarian. The wait was about 15 minutes. It was supposed to have a fried egg but they served mushy scrambled eggs instead. The veggy sausages were horrible and overcooked. I left half my breakfast because it just wasn't good. I will never stay here again.
6
Nicholas
19 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were cheerful and helpful. The toilet bowl was dirty, the shower outlet was partial block and tea table sticky. The new management don’t seem to have yet to have got on top of housekeeping yet.
The staff were cheerful and helpful. The toilet bowl was dirty, the shower outlet was partial block and tea table sticky. The new management don’t seem to have yet to have got on top of housekeeping yet.
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Stephen
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty rooms, blood on bedding and burn markings! rooms desperate need of updating. Food is terrible and over priced. Not enough staff and chef was outside my room swearing and shouting at the top of his voice during a discussion he was having. Not ideal when children are with us! Music on seriously loud from the kitchen until gone midnight, keeping us awake. Do not stay here if you like comfort and cleanliness. I am not a critic usually and don’t bother with reviews as it’s subjective and wouldn’t want to sway anyone away from staying at hotels, but I couldn’t not review this hotel. Please spend your money elsewhere!! Just awful!!
Dirty rooms, blood on bedding and burn markings! rooms desperate need of updating. Food is terrible and over priced. Not enough staff and chef was outside my room swearing and shouting at the top of his voice during a discussion he was having. Not ideal when children are with us! Music on seriously loud from the kitchen until gone midnight, keeping us awake. Do not stay here if you like comfort and cleanliness. I am not a critic usually and don’t bother with reviews as it’s subjective and wouldn’t want to sway anyone away from staying at hotels, but I couldn’t not review this hotel. Please spend your money elsewhere!! Just awful!!
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Keith
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
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Christopher
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Shower didn’t drain
Shower didn’t drain
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Andy
25 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The toilet was dirty - the room had no air conn - the milk was sour - the breakfast was terrible - even the bread for toasting. I am
The toilet was dirty - the room had no air conn - the milk was sour - the breakfast was terrible - even the bread for toasting. I am
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Rooms
Rooms vary widely, with several described as small and bathrooms notably awkward—low ceilings, bath-only or handheld showers, and cramped layouts. Some guests noted noise between rooms, while others found beds comfortable and a few rooms spacious.
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Nicola
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny room. Poor shower. Stairs to bedroom are a bit dangerous. Scary coming down with bags.
Tiny room. Poor shower. Stairs to bedroom are a bit dangerous. Scary coming down with bags.
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Harry
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were incredibly lovely and made the trip. Room was nicely decorated however had a slight smell and a slightly damp carpet near the bathroom which we think was due to the shower not draining the water properly. Bed was comfortable and clean. Pub downstairs is great and has lots of character. Food was a bit on the pricey side for pub grub but was still tasty.
Staff were incredibly lovely and made the trip. Room was nicely decorated however had a slight smell and a slightly damp carpet near the bathroom which we think was due to the shower not draining the water properly. Bed was comfortable and clean. Pub downstairs is great and has lots of character. Food was a bit on the pricey side for pub grub but was still tasty.
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Sonal
10 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was a very loud noise that kept occurring for a minute or so a few times while I was in my room. Plus I couldn't stand in the bath to have a shower as the ceiling is too low - I am short!
There was a very loud noise that kept occurring for a minute or so a few times while I was in my room. Plus I couldn't stand in the bath to have a shower as the ceiling is too low - I am short!
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Paula
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
parking was complicated and potentially expensive. we did eventually find a free parking space but needed to register the car first on one screen, which allowed us two hours and then had to move the car and register again on another screen to park overnight. The evening meal was ok although heavy on the salt. Breakfast was disappointing with overcooked egg and undercooked mushroom. The room was clean but cramped with the tv screen jutting into the en suite doorway
parking was complicated and potentially expensive. we did eventually find a free parking space but needed to register the car first on one screen, which allowed us two hours and then had to move the car and register again on another screen to park overnight. The evening meal was ok although heavy on the salt. Breakfast was disappointing with overcooked egg and undercooked mushroom. The room was clean but cramped with the tv screen jutting into the en suite doorway
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L C
11 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay at the hotel, although it was very noisy being able to hear conversations through the walls. Breakfast was buffet style (I stuck with cereals as didn't know how long the food had been out and also looked very greasy)
We had a lovely stay at the hotel, although it was very noisy being able to hear conversations through the walls. Breakfast was buffet style (I stuck with cereals as didn't know how long the food had been out and also looked very greasy)
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EDWARD
29 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice pub/hotel. Some rooms only have a both tub so you should specfy a shower unit if desired.
Very nice pub/hotel. Some rooms only have a both tub so you should specfy a shower unit if desired.
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Alun
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
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Chris
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was comfortable and decent size. Bathroom was very small and not having a stand up shower was not ideal.
Room was comfortable and decent size. Bathroom was very small and not having a stand up shower was not ideal.
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Adam
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The management describe it as a modern day coaching in and that is a good description. The staff were lovely, and the breakfast was first rate. If I have any gripe is about the bathroom. I hit my head on the low ceiling a couple of times and there was a bath with a hand held shower attachment but no shower curtain and the ow ceiling meant I couldn’t stand to use it.
The management describe it as a modern day coaching in and that is a good description. The staff were lovely, and the breakfast was first rate. If I have any gripe is about the bathroom. I hit my head on the low ceiling a couple of times and there was a bath with a hand held shower attachment but no shower curtain and the ow ceiling meant I couldn’t stand to use it.
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Dave
18 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Happy staff room was a little small but bar area and eating was great. Breakfast was lovley.
Happy staff room was a little small but bar area and eating was great. Breakfast was lovley.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. However, there are repeated complaints about absent or overstretched staff at breakfast and late arrivals, plus occasional booking errors or meal availability issues.
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Anthony
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
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Nathaniel
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Gave good recommendations and were willing to try and resolve issues. Very accommodating of having a dog with us which made travelling much easier. The shower was great! Heating wasn’t adjustable in room which meant it was very hot. Food was good, although breakfast was a slightly odd mix. Overall enjoyed and would stay again.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Gave good recommendations and were willing to try and resolve issues. Very accommodating of having a dog with us which made travelling much easier. The shower was great! Heating wasn’t adjustable in room which meant it was very hot. Food was good, although breakfast was a slightly odd mix. Overall enjoyed and would stay again.
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Ian
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meal and welcome fine first evening.Room was cold bathroom freezing heated towel rail not on but even that didn't help much. Breakfast dire. Key to cafe was lost so no access long delay. No fruit juice, toast or cereal offered- had a cup of tea. Finally key found ordered cooked breakfast after 50 minutes finally arrived!! Had to ask for another cup of tea. Young lad left in charge of cafe and hotel guests. Had to leave cafe to collect our food - bell not working so wasn't aware that chef had cooked it! Just a comedy of errors and not acceptable.
Meal and welcome fine first evening.Room was cold bathroom freezing heated towel rail not on but even that didn't help much. Breakfast dire. Key to cafe was lost so no access long delay. No fruit juice, toast or cereal offered- had a cup of tea. Finally key found ordered cooked breakfast after 50 minutes finally arrived!! Had to ask for another cup of tea. Young lad left in charge of cafe and hotel guests. Had to leave cafe to collect our food - bell not working so wasn't aware that chef had cooked it! Just a comedy of errors and not acceptable.
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Bonita
20 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
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Susan
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property has the good the bad and the ugly. The good - the fish and chips on the menu even though the peas were not on the late as advertised The bad - car parking was not obvious and no sign as to what and where the parking was. The ugly - no staff available at breakfast so restock items - I searched for 35 minutes to find someone to replenish hot water to make tea. No one came and the buffet that was presented was cold and very unappetizing. Walked all over the building and yelled but no reply. The worst place I have stayed in years and a health and safety nightmare. Would be happy to discuss further with the owner. Suggest you delete from your site.
This property has the good the bad and the ugly. The good - the fish and chips on the menu even though the peas were not on the late as advertised The bad - car parking was not obvious and no sign as to what and where the parking was. The ugly - no staff available at breakfast so restock items - I searched for 35 minutes to find someone to replenish hot water to make tea. No one came and the buffet that was presented was cold and very unappetizing. Walked all over the building and yelled but no reply. The worst place I have stayed in years and a health and safety nightmare. Would be happy to discuss further with the owner. Suggest you delete from your site.
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Keith
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
2 girls working in bar were excellent. We found the rest of the staff were not really bothered about guests. Room wasn’t serviced too well, no tea or milk replaced. We were not able to get a meal on our second night as there was a wedding going on and when the chef was asked if we could have meals for 4 adults he refused us, if we hadn’t had a car we would not have had a meal as we had to find somewhere else. The breakfast on the first morning was really awful and not edible by any of us and the service was poor. A very disappointing stay and not really something we would repeat or recommend to others. Really spoilt a good birthday weekend. An amazing building but needs a lot of updates and staff training. We paid a good rate for our rooms and it was not good value in any way.
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Barbie
13 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Limited menu in evening. Breakfast was a fiasco! Never saw anyone at all. Hot Buffet food left out with no eggs of any sort. No glasses for the fruit juice. No plates for the toast. Came down at 8:10am returned to room at 8:50, nobody to be seen. Not good enough. Expensive drinks too. Room was good as was the bar staff on arrival and evening.
Limited menu in evening. Breakfast was a fiasco! Never saw anyone at all. Hot Buffet food left out with no eggs of any sort. No glasses for the fruit juice. No plates for the toast. Came down at 8:10am returned to room at 8:50, nobody to be seen. Not good enough. Expensive drinks too. Room was good as was the bar staff on arrival and evening.
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James
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner The food was good with a different but adequate menu
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner The food was good with a different but adequate menu
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Paul
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time stayed here. have booked again. Happy friendly and helpful staff Really good food Comfy and clean rooms
2nd time stayed here. have booked again. Happy friendly and helpful staff Really good food Comfy and clean rooms
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Gilles
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody there... We received an email saying we should contact them if we thought coming in after 21h00. The same is said on the hotels.com app. We came in at 19h30. There was nobody to give us our room. Nobody answered the doorbell. Nobody answered the téléphone. We tried to contact someone to give us a room for 45 min, then, with no life signs from anyone, we switched hotel.
Nobody there... We received an email saying we should contact them if we thought coming in after 21h00. The same is said on the hotels.com app. We came in at 19h30. There was nobody to give us our room. Nobody answered the doorbell. Nobody answered the téléphone. We tried to contact someone to give us a room for 45 min, then, with no life signs from anyone, we switched hotel.
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Location
Next to a rail station for quick trips into Cambridge and convenient to the motorway; also handy for Duxford Airfield. Several mention a generally quiet setting.
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Guy
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
8
William
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good location for the train service into Cambridge. The old inn had very low doors so you had to be careful, but it made it a unique experience.
Very good location for the train service into Cambridge. The old inn had very low doors so you had to be careful, but it made it a unique experience.
10
Jeff
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I like that: - It’s near this neat old church, for starters. - it has a quaint old English world feel to it, something I’d hoped to experience while here in England for the 1st (& very likely, not my last) time - it has very good service from the workers. Next time, I’ll organize my tour of the university better & when I do, just guess where I’ll be staying ;)
I like that: - It’s near this neat old church, for starters. - it has a quaint old English world feel to it, something I’d hoped to experience while here in England for the 1st (& very likely, not my last) time - it has very good service from the workers. Next time, I’ll organize my tour of the university better & when I do, just guess where I’ll be staying ;)
8
Julie
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is situated opposite a train station which takes you into Cambridge in around 10 mins. It is a historic building which I loved and so you have to accept it will have a certain quirkiness to it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is cooked to order so very good and we ate our evening meal in the pub which was good too. It is dog friendly (£15 per night, which to be honest is far too expensive if staying more than one night) but the general cost to stay here is reasonable. I would def recommend this as a place to stay if visiting Cambridge.
This hotel is situated opposite a train station which takes you into Cambridge in around 10 mins. It is a historic building which I loved and so you have to accept it will have a certain quirkiness to it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is cooked to order so very good and we ate our evening meal in the pub which was good too. It is dog friendly (£15 per night, which to be honest is far too expensive if staying more than one night) but the general cost to stay here is reasonable. I would def recommend this as a place to stay if visiting Cambridge.
10
Sean
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place in really useful location near motorway and right next to a station on London-Cambridge line. Staff are great and breakfast was delicious
Lovely place in really useful location near motorway and right next to a station on London-Cambridge line. Staff are great and breakfast was delicious
10
Alun
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
10
James
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner The food was good with a different but adequate menu
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner The food was good with a different but adequate menu
10
Jeffery
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located in a quiet setting, with ample parking at the door, the Red Lion is a hidden gem where patrons are put first by staff. The building is over 500 years old yet retains it charm and comfort. Couldn't recommend it more.
Located in a quiet setting, with ample parking at the door, the Red Lion is a hidden gem where patrons are put first by staff. The building is over 500 years old yet retains it charm and comfort. Couldn't recommend it more.
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Dining
Dinner is often tasty pub fare, and the team can accommodate dietary needs. Breakfast draws the most criticism, with repeated reports of long waits, missing items, cold or poorly cooked food, and periods with no staff present.
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Guy
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
4
Kathryn
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The building itself was interesting and nice grounds. Food was awful..at least three quarter's of an hour wait for v mediocre food for pm meal. We ate out the next night Breakfast...no bacon available. Scambled egg looked shocking. The 2 staff in the bar did their best but not enough folk in kitchen or bar. Would not recommend it
The building itself was interesting and nice grounds. Food was awful..at least three quarter's of an hour wait for v mediocre food for pm meal. We ate out the next night Breakfast...no bacon available. Scambled egg looked shocking. The 2 staff in the bar did their best but not enough folk in kitchen or bar. Would not recommend it
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Ian
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meal and welcome fine first evening.Room was cold bathroom freezing heated towel rail not on but even that didn't help much. Breakfast dire. Key to cafe was lost so no access long delay. No fruit juice, toast or cereal offered- had a cup of tea. Finally key found ordered cooked breakfast after 50 minutes finally arrived!! Had to ask for another cup of tea. Young lad left in charge of cafe and hotel guests. Had to leave cafe to collect our food - bell not working so wasn't aware that chef had cooked it! Just a comedy of errors and not acceptable.
Meal and welcome fine first evening.Room was cold bathroom freezing heated towel rail not on but even that didn't help much. Breakfast dire. Key to cafe was lost so no access long delay. No fruit juice, toast or cereal offered- had a cup of tea. Finally key found ordered cooked breakfast after 50 minutes finally arrived!! Had to ask for another cup of tea. Young lad left in charge of cafe and hotel guests. Had to leave cafe to collect our food - bell not working so wasn't aware that chef had cooked it! Just a comedy of errors and not acceptable.
8
Carl
2 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. The food at this pub was amazing. The Paprika Chicken Souvalki was big and delicious. Breakfast was superb too. The room was spacious and has everything you need. The decor is close to needing a refresh but assume this will be done soon as the pub is under new management.
Great place to stay. The food at this pub was amazing. The Paprika Chicken Souvalki was big and delicious. Breakfast was superb too. The room was spacious and has everything you need. The decor is close to needing a refresh but assume this will be done soon as the pub is under new management.
4
Susan
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property has the good the bad and the ugly. The good - the fish and chips on the menu even though the peas were not on the late as advertised The bad - car parking was not obvious and no sign as to what and where the parking was. The ugly - no staff available at breakfast so restock items - I searched for 35 minutes to find someone to replenish hot water to make tea. No one came and the buffet that was presented was cold and very unappetizing. Walked all over the building and yelled but no reply. The worst place I have stayed in years and a health and safety nightmare. Would be happy to discuss further with the owner. Suggest you delete from your site.
This property has the good the bad and the ugly. The good - the fish and chips on the menu even though the peas were not on the late as advertised The bad - car parking was not obvious and no sign as to what and where the parking was. The ugly - no staff available at breakfast so restock items - I searched for 35 minutes to find someone to replenish hot water to make tea. No one came and the buffet that was presented was cold and very unappetizing. Walked all over the building and yelled but no reply. The worst place I have stayed in years and a health and safety nightmare. Would be happy to discuss further with the owner. Suggest you delete from your site.
8
Stuart
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Single night stay, fantastic service, fantastic room, glfantastic food.
Single night stay, fantastic service, fantastic room, glfantastic food.
10
Alun
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion. Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield. The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well. There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty, The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast. You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here. Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
4
Barbie
13 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Limited menu in evening. Breakfast was a fiasco! Never saw anyone at all. Hot Buffet food left out with no eggs of any sort. No glasses for the fruit juice. No plates for the toast. Came down at 8:10am returned to room at 8:50, nobody to be seen. Not good enough. Expensive drinks too. Room was good as was the bar staff on arrival and evening.
Limited menu in evening. Breakfast was a fiasco! Never saw anyone at all. Hot Buffet food left out with no eggs of any sort. No glasses for the fruit juice. No plates for the toast. Came down at 8:10am returned to room at 8:50, nobody to be seen. Not good enough. Expensive drinks too. Room was good as was the bar staff on arrival and evening.
10
Robert
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was absolutely fine for one. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Fish and chips was very nice. Breakfast was great - probably too big! I’ll book again definitely.
Room was absolutely fine for one. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Fish and chips was very nice. Breakfast was great - probably too big! I’ll book again definitely.
8
Raymond
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, very helpful, rooms as expected, small but clean and functional, carpets and shower in need of repair in room, but did not detract from stay. Restaurant excellent and food high standard. Breakfast disappointing, food cold on hot buffet, croissants hard, no service at all. But overall a good stay .
Lovely staff, very helpful, rooms as expected, small but clean and functional, carpets and shower in need of repair in room, but did not detract from stay. Restaurant excellent and food high standard. Breakfast disappointing, food cold on hot buffet, croissants hard, no service at all. But overall a good stay .
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Glen
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good value for money, especially the fact that an English breakfast was included. This is a 500+ year old property, so floor is a bit uneven (though covered with a nice fitted carpet), and doorways and roofs are a bit low (you have to lower your head through doorways and in the bathroom). However the room is well served with comfortable bed, tea and coffee, good water pressure and instant hot water in the bathroom. Nice TV and WiFi. Although located just next to train station, I did not hear any train noise inside the property at any time. definitely recommend.
Very good value for money, especially the fact that an English breakfast was included. This is a 500+ year old property, so floor is a bit uneven (though covered with a nice fitted carpet), and doorways and roofs are a bit low (you have to lower your head through doorways and in the bathroom). However the room is well served with comfortable bed, tea and coffee, good water pressure and instant hot water in the bathroom. Nice TV and WiFi. Although located just next to train station, I did not hear any train noise inside the property at any time. definitely recommend.
10
integra
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This place is my goto for work nights away, love staying here, always go for the best room
This place is my goto for work nights away, love staying here, always go for the best room
10
Stephen
1 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
2nd visit this year and as the last visit we had a clean room, both days, welcoming and helpful staff, a lovely breakfast and very tasty evening meals. Beautiful building with historic architecture that has been maintained to a high standard. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.
2nd visit this year and as the last visit we had a clean room, both days, welcoming and helpful staff, a lovely breakfast and very tasty evening meals. Beautiful building with historic architecture that has been maintained to a high standard. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.
8
Jessica
26 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely, oldy-worldy hotel/pub. We loved all the old features like the wooden doors and beams. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy, but the pillows were quite hard and lumpy. Again, the bathroom was spacious, but with only a bath and handheld shower it was a bit awkward. The shower could do with nailing up on the wall and a shower curtain adding. This didn’t detract from our stay, but it would make it a lot more functional. Breakfast in the morning was nice. The poached eggs were delicious! But it’s a bit odd that the chef shuts the kitchen 15 minutes before breakfast technically ends.
A lovely, oldy-worldy hotel/pub. We loved all the old features like the wooden doors and beams. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy, but the pillows were quite hard and lumpy. Again, the bathroom was spacious, but with only a bath and handheld shower it was a bit awkward. The shower could do with nailing up on the wall and a shower curtain adding. This didn’t detract from our stay, but it would make it a lot more functional. Breakfast in the morning was nice. The poached eggs were delicious! But it’s a bit odd that the chef shuts the kitchen 15 minutes before breakfast technically ends.
4
Sarah
15 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was alright no head room in bathroom and shower head very low so only available to use if sat in bath. No reception for arrival and no management seen at all. Bar closed at 6pm on Sunday even though sheet in room said open till 7. Menu was very poor with very little choice. Breakfast was average.
The room was alright no head room in bathroom and shower head very low so only available to use if sat in bath. No reception for arrival and no management seen at all. Bar closed at 6pm on Sunday even though sheet in room said open till 7. Menu was very poor with very little choice. Breakfast was average.
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From 15:00 to 22:00
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FAQs about The Red Lion Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 10.00, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located approximately 2.6 km (1.6 miles) from the Imperial War Museum Duxford and within a 15-minute drive of Audley End House. It is also 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from the University of Cambridge.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
No, the hotel does not have a swimming pool.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-25: 124.00172489076233USD
- 2026-10-26: 131.2111245243988USD
- 2026-10-27: 143.24276255152893USD
- 2026-10-28: 143.25559473341372USD
- 2026-10-29: 144.262119USD
- 2026-10-30: 141.21615661342622USD
- 2026-10-31: 141.44252858800508USD
- 2026-11-01: 132.6411193252182USD
- 2026-11-02: 147.07180371839905USD
- 2026-11-03: 146.2095561776581USD
- 2026-11-04: 146.2095561776581USD
- 2026-11-05: 146.498741USD
- 2026-11-06: 144.4846174303131USD
- 2026-11-07: 147.7372342566681USD
- 2026-11-08: 136.97864423130798USD
- 2026-11-09: 145.8537873477173USD
- 2026-11-10: 145.29318140162658USD
- 2026-11-11: 143.38497452470398USD
- 2026-11-12: 145.5231197671814USD
- 2026-11-13: 145.46568210198976USD
- 2026-11-14: 143.38497452470398USD
- 2026-11-15: 137.5126728857956USD
- 2026-11-16: 143.38497452470398USD
- 2026-11-17: 143.25559473341372USD
- 2026-11-18: 143.38497452470398USD
- 2026-11-19: 146.10174537294006USD
- 2026-11-20: 143.38497452470398USD
- 2026-11-21: 144.41992753466798USD
- 2026-11-22: 136.26963205403138USD
- 2026-11-23: 146.10174537294006USD
- 2026-11-24: 146.10174537294006USD
- 2026-11-25: 146.10174537294006USD
- 2026-11-26: 146.10174537294006USD
- 2026-11-27: 141.50911259560394USD
- 2026-11-28: 143.20170639512634USD
- 2026-11-29: 136.11870034024048USD
- 2026-11-30: 145.26084498583984USD
- 2026-12-01: 117.40318489424133USD
- 2026-12-02: 113.19866589466858USD
- 2026-12-03: 115.82918639272309USD
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- 2026-12-05: 115.94649335331727USD
- 2026-12-06: 106.69915723799896USD
- 2026-12-07: 118.22971733300781USD
- 2026-12-08: 116.41135279335022USD
- 2026-12-09: 118.93406248668671USD
- 2026-12-10: 118.93406248668671USD
- 2026-12-11: 114.83534073137665USD
- 2026-12-12: 116.41135279335022USD
- 2026-12-13: 106.88988236688996USD
- 2026-12-14: 120.79995046590425USD
- 2026-12-15: 127.22372024053193USD
- 2026-12-16: 119.5250766084671USD
- 2026-12-17: 120.79995046590425USD
- 2026-12-18: 116.79232525712587USD
- 2026-12-19: 115.18603300000001USD
- 2026-12-20: 106.88988236688996USD
- 2026-12-21: 116.41135279335022USD
- 2026-12-22: 118.57830218878175USD
- 2026-12-23: 116.9719502074051USD
- 2026-12-24: 118.78871925636292USD
- 2026-12-25: 116.01246305433655USD
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