Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Trumpington, Cambridge, within a 15-minute walk of the University of Cambridge and Cambridge Junction. It is approximately 0.3 miles from the University Botanic Gardens and 0.6 miles from Downing College.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Earl Of Derby Inn in Cambridge

Average nightly price at The Earl Of Derby by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$107
February	$116
March	$120
April	$123
May	$137
June	$133
July	$152
August	$126
September	$146
October	$127
November	$115
December	$114

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Earl Of Derby is praised for friendly, accommodating staff, a handy location near Cambridge station, and good value, while recurring comments note occasional pub or road noise and inconsistencies in housekeeping.

Rooms are often comfortable and practical, though some feel older, lack air conditioning, or have dim lighting. Service stands out for flexibility, with early check-ins, late arrivals, and parking arrangements handled helpfully, though a few guests reported slower responses or unmet requests. Breakfast and pub meals are widely liked for taste and reasonable pricing, with a small number noting limited availability or a disappointing breakfast. Overall, expect a no-frills base above a traditional pub.

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Facilities

On-site pub and free, gated parking are consistent positives. Check-in is handled at the bar rather than a separate front desk.

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10

Emily

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - near station (walking distance) Free car park Greeted by friendly gentleman who showed me to my room & passed on all info well Large room with nice bathroom Only improvement would’ve been a fridge and microwave in the room

8

Christina

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good location with parking. Walkable into the City centre.

10

Gavin

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.

8

Indrit

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The host were friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet room, and good breakfast. The free car park was nice to have. The building and facilities, although a bit dated, were good overall.

10

Lee

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, the room and linen smelt fresh and clean. Thanks for the toiletries and treats with the tea/coffee/hot choc. Having a fan in the room was fabulous as we needed to keep the windows closed to limit the traffic noise. Friendly staff and very accommodating with parking allowance on our check-out day. Thank you, we will return. 👍

10

Joanne

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay here at the weekend. We were only there one night as we had a wedding to attend nearby. The staff are brilliant, so helpful and friendly even let us check-in early. Room was perfect. Car parking so easy. Shame we couldn’t have spent longer there. Would definitely use again if in Cambridge.

8

Eve

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the train station & Cambridge Junction. Spacious room with good beds & bedding. Great parking, on site! Helpful team. Thank you.

8

Andrew

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are located overlooking their private car park (which is barrier code-controlled) and felt both secure and surprisingly quiet. The hotel were very helpful by letting me leave the car for a few hours after the room had been vacated. I'd happily stay again.

8

Yvonne

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good value and nice size. Staff friendly. You check in at the bar. But noisy re bar music till very early hours but we were awake anyway. It was a bit of a trek into the town.

8

Nanette

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely inn above pub. Spacious room with big bed. Bathroom could use some TLC however it was ok for 2 days. Location was perfect. Close to city centre and station. Car parking was also available.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and fresh. Occasional lapses were noted, such as a missed housekeeping day and a limescaled kettle.

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10

Gavin

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.

10

Rachel

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcoming staff, comfy beds and a clean room

10

Heather

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Earl of Derby Pub is a friendly local establishment with good food, and very nice accommodations. Spacious room, lovely bathroom, very clean, and very friendly. Will definitely come back.

6

Hohwan

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

식당하고 같이 운영하는 곳이라 별도 프런트가 없어서 매우 불편했음. 도착해서 식당에서 20분 정도 뻘쭘하게 기다렸음. 방은 작진 않았지만 전반적으로 칙칙하고 오랟히었음. 커피포트를 써 보려고 했는 데 안에 석회가 달라 붙어서 도저히 못쓸 정도여서 식당에서 받았음. 하지만 직원들 모두 친절했다. 역에선 가까웠으나 다시 예약하진 않을 듯.

8

Indrit

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The host were friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet room, and good breakfast. The free car park was nice to have. The building and facilities, although a bit dated, were good overall.

10

Lee

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, the room and linen smelt fresh and clean. Thanks for the toiletries and treats with the tea/coffee/hot choc. Having a fan in the room was fabulous as we needed to keep the windows closed to limit the traffic noise. Friendly staff and very accommodating with parking allowance on our check-out day. Thank you, we will return. 👍

10

Natasha

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.

8

Steve

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs

6

Kim

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unruly guests made for a terrible night sleep. Housekeeping needs to improve. Food was good, staff was friendly. Best of luck to the aspiring musician.

8

Jenifer

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was clean and spacious. The lighting in the room was not great. One day, no housekeeping was done. The hotel is very close to the Cambridge train station and there are lots of coffee shops near the hotel. We ate our breakfast there one morning.

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Rooms

Many find the rooms comfortable and spacious with practical amenities, but some feel dated. Recurring comments mention traffic or bar noise, no air conditioning (fans provided in some), and occasional issues with dim lighting or mattresses.

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10

Gavin

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.

4

Yuyan

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of noise at night from outside roads and bars . No AC super hot, but the staff is nice.

8

Paul

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place has wonderful character and the staff were great. The only thing I can possibly fault them on is the condition of the rooms as they are older and the surrounding noise BUT that should not dissuade you. The rooms are very clean and the windows are very good at keeping the noise out when closed.

8

Binglin

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs are pretty friendly, the parking lot is isolated and safe. Night food for downstairs bar. the only issue is the room is a little small.

8

Yvonne

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good value and nice size. Staff friendly. You check in at the bar. But noisy re bar music till very early hours but we were awake anyway. It was a bit of a trek into the town.

6

alan

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the mattresses in our room was in terrible shape. The centre of the mattress was basically collapsed. The room was a little “weary”.

8

Nicola

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we have stayed as handy for my Papworth appts. This time mattress needs replacing, we did inform staff & it was noted. They don’t know unless it’s reported, but otherwise & enjoyable stay. Nice atmosphere in pub with very friendly staff.

8

Nanette

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely inn above pub. Spacious room with big bed. Bathroom could use some TLC however it was ok for 2 days. Location was perfect. Close to city centre and station. Car parking was also available.

10

ANJONG

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room is very quiet and comfortable.

8

Jenifer

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was clean and spacious. The lighting in the room was not great. One day, no housekeeping was done. The hotel is very close to the Cambridge train station and there are lots of coffee shops near the hotel. We ate our breakfast there one morning.

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Service

Staff are widely described as welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-ins and flexible arrangements for late arrivals and parking. A few guests reported slower service or unmet room requests.

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10

Tom

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.

10

Sarah

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room

10

Rani

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at Early of Derby for one night and it was perfect! Either a 30 min walk or 5 min uber into town, the location is great. Check in and check out was easy and seamless. The room was clean and had everything you need! They even left a little bag of mini eggs as we stayed on Easter weekend! We will definitely be staying here again.

10

Adam

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, such nice friendly staff. Let us check in early. Also let us leave car after check out so we could make the most of our time. Great stay. Would recommend

8

Jo

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

8

Andrew

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are located overlooking their private car park (which is barrier code-controlled) and felt both secure and surprisingly quiet. The hotel were very helpful by letting me leave the car for a few hours after the room had been vacated. I'd happily stay again.

2

John

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No dining on the day of arrival. The following day the breakfast was very poor, no remote for the TV. The double bed was two bases put together with a double mattress on top, if you ended up in the middle you would fall towards the floor, the service wasn't very good, the pictures that are being displayed for the hotel are out 10 Years old. I would advise Expedia to check this out.

8

Tracey

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.

6

MIDTECH BUILDING

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A bit disappointed with the service, i booked this hotel for 2 nights for 3 people, after booking i phoned the property and requested 3 single beds, the woman i spoke to said we will have a room with 3 singles beds, when the lads got there the room had a double and a single, not happy

10

Stone

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was kind enough to let me check in at 2AM despite normally only allowing until 11:30PM

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Location

Convenient for Cambridge station and buses, with a 15–20 minute walk to the city centre and easy access to Cambridge Junction. The busy road can contribute to traffic noise.

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10

Tom

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.

8

Christina

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good location with parking. Walkable into the City centre.

10

Gavin

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.

8

john

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bit out of the way but served its purpose

10

Rani

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at Early of Derby for one night and it was perfect! Either a 30 min walk or 5 min uber into town, the location is great. Check in and check out was easy and seamless. The room was clean and had everything you need! They even left a little bag of mini eggs as we stayed on Easter weekend! We will definitely be staying here again.

10

Anthony

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly busy area but it got quiet later in the evening for sleeping. Otherwise, I recommend for pleasant, convenient accommodations.

10

Samuel

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. Just a few monutes from the train station.

6

Loh

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is convenient and walking distance to train station.

8

Nanette

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely inn above pub. Spacious room with big bed. Bathroom could use some TLC however it was ok for 2 days. Location was perfect. Close to city centre and station. Car parking was also available.

8

kevin

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again

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Dining

Breakfast and pub meals are frequently described as tasty and reasonably priced. A small number of reviews mention a poor breakfast or no dining available on arrival.

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10

jon

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

everything was great. As this is a pub on a saturday night a band plays in the pub downstairs. We were fine with that. Very reasonable food prices. Very good selection of shower bottles and coffee and tea with biscuits,jellybeans,and mints. Great value centre of cambridge is 15 min walk along one road.

10

David

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tolle Unterkunft mit perfekter Pub-Atmosphäre! Wir waren mit einer Gruppe von vier Personen dort und hatten eine super Zeit! Besonders praktisch war das Zimmer direkt über dem Pub – nach einem langen und anstrengenden Tag konnten wir uns kurz frisch machen und danach direkt wieder runtergehen, um die gemütliche Pub-Atmosphäre zu genießen. Das Frühstück sowie das Essen im Allgemeinen haben uns positiv überrascht: große Portionen zu fairen Preisen und geschmacklich top! Insgesamt ein tolles Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und perfekt, wenn man das authentische Pub-Feeling erleben möchte.

10

EMMA

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is wonderful. Everyone was so helpful and kind. The Inn seems to have a festive atmosphere about it. And! The food is fantastic!

8

Craig

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Earl of Derby . Very friendly pub with fine accommodation beers and food

10

john

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was looking for budget accommodation with parking whilst visiting Cambridge Universities with our daughter.Proper pub as I knew in the eighties nit a thing of beauty nor high end but a joy to behold.Very popular with local workmen it seems for their breakfasts, horse racing and football /rugby enthusiasts.Full english very reasonable at Pnds 7.5 .20 minute walk to market square so a good base to explore from and many restaurants nearby plus a convenience store next door.Landlord very helpful and let us to leave out vehicle parked there the day we checked out until late afternoon . Triple room in adjoining building basic but clean -it was warm so we needed to use a fan provided which unfortunately squeaked as it rotated.

8

Mitchell

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The food was excellent. We had a full English breakfast in the morning and it was delicious and reasonably priced. We ate dinner there one night and that was good as well. The staff people were awesome. The rooms are next to the beer garden so there can be a little noise until the pub stops serving, but it wasn't bad at all for us even having the window open. It is very close to the train station and bus stops.

2

John

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No dining on the day of arrival. The following day the breakfast was very poor, no remote for the TV. The double bed was two bases put together with a double mattress on top, if you ended up in the middle you would fall towards the floor, the service wasn't very good, the pictures that are being displayed for the hotel are out 10 Years old. I would advise Expedia to check this out.

8

Tracey

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.

8

kevin

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again

10

Jack

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great location. Great breakfast for very good price.

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