The Red Lion

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Interior entrance
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford
    3 min drive
  • Sawston Hall
    3 min drive
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    28 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)

  • 6.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 7.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

In Cambridge .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cambridge hotel, you'll find Imperial War Museum Duxford and Sawston Hall. Chilford Hall Vineyard is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wandlebury Country Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sawston Hall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station - 2 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tickell Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

3-star hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2141 square feet (199 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Red Lion also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2141 sq ft of conference space
  • 199 sq m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 18 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 1 stairs to reach property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

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The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 42 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harry, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good
Friendly and polite staffs, delicious breakfast. The room which my children stayed in was 500 years old and had a historic feel. Walking about 2 minutes to Whittlesford Parkway train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice Stay
Nice stay in a good hotel. The room was comfortable, great bed, and fabulous vegetarian breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amala

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Trash was in the can
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our Cambridge trip
Disappointed with the condition of our room. However the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the bar/ restaurant area. The evening meal and breakfast were both excellent and the staff helpful. Less good was the very cramped en-suite, tiny wash basin and limited clothes hanging space in my Regency Double en-suite room. Also the narrow stair treads were difficult to descend for an OAP with big feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food is amazing
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, run-down. Recommend avoiding this one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with character and friendly staff
Just staying one night, really nice place, ive stayed here many times before. Breakfast was excellent this time (last time you had to walk to the horrid modern place next door due to "Covid" Friendly staff and excellent value for money. I will be staying again. Well done Red Lion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I burnt myself on the handle of the kettle which was due for a pat test January 23 (expired ticket on it) . Deluxe room is a joke empty the sink and black bits fill the shower tray no wardrobe . Good bit the food was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy stay at the Red Lion
Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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 .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD, PETALUMA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub/hotel. Some rooms only have a both tub so you should specfy a shower unit if desired.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was really awesome and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
An amazing stay! 13th century building but rooms very modern. Staff excellent, extremely friendly and helpful. Came down late for breakfast on our 2nd day, no problem, a full English breakfast was provided for us. Fantastic, couldn't recommend highly enough. I'll be back. 10 out 10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

L C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our opinions
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)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024