The Red Lion

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Red Lion in Cambridge offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the traditional restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Additional amenities include room service, free on-site parking, and an outdoor space for guests to unwind. Local Attractions: Located 52 km from London Stansted Airport, The Red Lion is near the University of Cambridge (8 km), St John's College (7 km), and King's College (8 km). Other attractions include Audley End House (34 km) and Ickworth House (50 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff welcomed us on our evening arrival and showed us our room and explained the various aspects of the hotel”
Eakins
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful staff - especially when I suffered a minor accident. Very comfortable bed. Spacious room and en-suite. Quiet environment.”
Walden
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pub was warm and welcoming and because the weather was a bit drab, it gave me good cause to retire early to the lovely cozy room and super comfortable bed!”
Katie
Australia Australia
“Lovely modern room, tucked away behind the pub, in a great location. Friendly staff.”
Walden
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had a great experience here! Staff were so warm and friendly! Food was great! and room was everything that I needed! Can't wait to stay here again!”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location and facilities. My room was clean, well equipped and serviced every day with all items replenished when needed”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was in a private area behind the pub. With a private garden to exercise the dog.”
Qwestlivestock
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“situated well away from the pub area and screened with mature shrubbery with nice private garden and seating area for all guests.”
Tamara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really lovely atmosphere. Lovely staff. Fabulous stay.”
Magdalena
Austria Austria
“The Pub with the garden, the spacious clean room and bathroom. We enjoyed it a lot. Breakfast was available right across the street at a very nice bakery/coffeeshop.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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