The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

About this inn

Located in South Cambridgeshire District, this lovely inn for $71 per night is a great choice for your next break. The Red Lion Hotel dates back to the 13th century and features wooden beams hand-carved by Carmelite monks. The inn is situated in Whittlesford Bridge, just 2 miles from Duxford, and offers elegant rooms with Hypnos beds.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

26.70 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

34.95 miles

The Fitzwilliam Museum

6.93 miles

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

9.16 miles

The Red Lion Hotel

3.3

Average(32 Reviews)

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

26.70 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

34.95 miles

The Fitzwilliam Museum

6.93 miles

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

9.16 miles

Reviews

3.3/5.0

Average(32 Reviews)

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7.0

Apr 2024

Fantastic staff - food awful

Staff fantastic Room was basic in need of updating but comfy

Food was over priced for what it was and it was cold Wouldn’t eat at this place again

2.0

Apr 2024

Chaotic system with no professionalism. £100 plus per night extortionate -5 star-never!

Staff were pleasant but with no real training or management present.

No instructions re meal times given or in the room. Only one cup and one plastic beaker in double room. Shower tray broken and looked dirty. Fire alarm went off- left the room but no staff in sight. Breakfast looked congealed and had been cooked hours before. When we left and wanted to pay woman behind the bar couldn't find our details or work the pay machine. No-one there to help her. Said the manager would phone us but he / she didn't.

10.0

Mar 2024

Absolutely brilliant and the staff go out of their way to help in every way possible and Phil the chef spoilt my wife wi

Was like a portal between the old and the new and it works the details in the old part if you take the time to look closely are absolutely amazing

If I was being super picky it’s a shame modern buildings allowed to be built so close to hotel. Just takes away the WOW factor

8.0

Mar 2024

Cost effective wholesome food with lovely friendly staff

Room - only hand held shower which was limiting Breakfast - not very well set out and limited selection under a hot plate - plate so hot it burnt. on the positive side staff very helpful and the food was good so all recovered on that Dinner - entree not recorded and so my mean was out of sync with my guests - food was good though so that was a compensation

I only had a few grumbles but they were compensated for by quick response from staff

10.0

Mar 2024

Perfect stay the Red Lion

Very pleased with our stay at the Red Lion. Rooms very comfortable and of a generous size. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Perfect location, just a short drive from Cambridge away from the the hustle and bustle. We used the park and ride to enter the town which worked very well.

6.0

Aug 2023

Comfortable stay. Nice hotel with friendly staff.

Annex hotel to the Holiday Inn over the road. Comfortable stay. Car Parking facilities.

The Bath/Shower situation. Tiny bath and a hand held shower. Would have liked to have been informed about this before hand. Would have liked the bar/restaurant to be open. Especially for breakfast.

1.0

Aug 2023

Awful in every way

Bed was om

Old blood stain on my pillow, larger than £1 coin. I left it exposed so Housekeeping could swap for clean after the first night, but they just put the pillowcase back on! Table fan not working. Bath plug didn't fit so couldn't bath. The hand held shower wasn't adequate as there was no shower curtain or screen. Absolutely no storage for clothes not even a coat hanger or drawer. We lived out of suitcase on the floor. Window faced the railway station which was immediately across the road so not the quietest of locations. Very steep staircase to first floor where bedrooms were located. We are pensioners in our seventies and I have two replacement hips and my husband has two replacement knees so we struggled. We mentioned these facts in our booking form but we're not advised of the unsuitability of the accommodation. Worst place I have ever stayed in.

7.0

Aug 2023

Adequate but having stayed before, items are noticed which were not apparent previously.

Room see below

Overall Cleanliness was not brilliant

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

It was close to relatives we wanted to visit.

The bed was rather hard.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Lovely staff. Warm welcome. Good food and wine.

Having to pay for parking.

2.0

Jul 2023

Stressful.

Very handy for Duxford and Cambridge. The Holiday Inn express opposite.

Windows we’re rotten and rattled. Toilet was used and hadn’t been cleaned. Tea making kit was kept on a tray on the floor and thick with dust. No biscuits! Room smelled musty and damp. £7.50 charge for overnight parking for guests. Noisy train station drop off point below window. No biscuits!! Half the price still wouldn’t have been good value.

3.0

May 2023

Poor

Not as advertised, pub/restaurant closed Sat and Sun, virtually no food or drinks available at holiday inn. Total rubbish.

6.0

May 2023

Disappointed

Dinner in the evening was a disaster. My partner was given a dish he didn't order and then had to wait for the replacement, which I am sure was not as described on the menu. I specifically asked whether the sea bass was a whole fish on the bone and was assured it was. When it arrived, it was probably the smallest sea bass fillet I had ever seen, served with not very appealing vegetables. We did get 50% off the food. However this experience was not the best and, after a visit to Duxford the following day, we drove home rather than spend another night with not very good food.

5.0

May 2023

Passable

Nothing

Room not fully clean nut shells under bed and shower tray over flowed.

4.0

May 2023

It's ok for just a night sleep but would not be pleasant to stay longer. Food is good

it's a pub near a Holiday inn so managed by Holiday inn reception and staff, therefore there are some nice meals in holiday inn also has breakfast with reasonable cost and good quality. Room is clean, bed is comfortable enough

Extremely surprising room I was put on the top of an attic, small room, the curtain is forever drawn down as it's broken cannot pull up. tiny table and tiny space. The room was extremely cold (end of may) and cannot find out how the heating or the detached heater work. also there is only a bath without any separator for shower so you cannot take a shower as it will make a hell of mess with water everywhere. Bathroom is spacious enough

8.0

Apr 2023

It was fine for one night but would not have stayed longer.

Friendly and helpful staff

Access to the room was poor, room was very basic.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

great spot and cosy room

1.0

Apr 2023

Bad

The meal was OK

The staff sent us from the lion bar ove in the rain to the new reception, who then booked us in whilst bollocking the staff for not booking us in at the pub .The room freezing think number14 top of stairs at end .the window was above the bed single glazed window the draft was a gale .my wife slept with a hat on . Open fire disuse with a bin bag stuffed in it hanging out .The electric sockets in the room didn't work so unable to use the kettle or the oil filled radiator to warm the room up ..email sent at the time not responded to .11am was the time to leave but The cleaner came in at 8.45 banging on door and waking in on us still in bed . Reported all the above to the reception who told me to email booking .was not even offered a hot drink as we were freezing..

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

Location

No staff at Red lion and restaurant and bar closed at weekends

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Overall experience was good

5.0

Feb 2023

average

I have stayed here many times over the years …

I arrived late today on a flight from Saudi Arabia…but unable to shower due to the shower tray being dirty with old hairs

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Easy to find with plenty of parking The building had lots of character The room was clean and tidy

£7.50 to pay for the car park. It was minus 2 degrees outside. The room was freezing and could feel a draft coming through the walls.

8.0

Jan 2023

interesting building with winding corridors and tiny doors that make you feel like Alice in Wonderland but cosy and clea

quaint and cosy

5.0

Jan 2023

Passable

The location is excellent and the room was cheap.

it is extremely run-down and facilities are limited, though they are at least clean. The bathroom sink was tiny and totally impractical to use.

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Location and Room

Our choice was based on it having a bar and restaurant which we have used previously and was advertised as available. However both the bar and restaurant was shut due to lack of staff and we had to drive to Duxford to find somewhere to eat.

5.0

Jan 2023

we won’t be coming back

the shower was good although a little small

it’s very dated could do with a good clean

5.0

Jan 2023

Passable

Friendly staff.

Bathroom very dated with no shower attachment for wall. If you stood up in Bath you banged your head. Toilet in the corner with slopping ceiling banged my head twice using toilet. Powder all over floor at side of bath. No spoons for tea and coffee.

2.0

Dec 2022

shocking and over priced.

nothing.

The red lion comes under the Holiday Inn. you have to check in there and also have breakfast there. so you might as well book with them. The cups was dirty the doors was all marked. I had to ask for tea and coffee as there wasn’t any in our room. the shower was dirty. stains on the floor. wouldn’t recommend this to couples or family’s. the staff wasn’t very helpful at all. staff were too interested to play on the phones than help you. wish I stopped in the holiday inn.

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Food and drinks were on the pricy side.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

The average price for a rental in South Cambridgeshire District is $142 per night. This rental is $71 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Red Lion Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Red Lion Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Red Lion Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.

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The Red Lion Hotel

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

The Red Lion Hotel

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Red Lion Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Red Lion Hotel?

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