Located near a train station, The Red Lion offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and on-site dining at the British cuisine restaurant. Relax in the garden, unwind by the lobby fireplace or enjoy high-speed WiFi. With luggage storage, wedding services and helpful staff you'll feel right at home.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (10)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Coffee shop/cafe
4 meeting rooms
Garden
Lobby fireplace
Conference space
Wedding services
Luggage storage
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Bathtub or shower
Room options
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
71 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
86 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Single Room, Ensuite
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
83 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL
What's nearby
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Sawston Hall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 23 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 54 min drive
Whittlesford Parkway Station - 2 min walk
Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 6 min drive
Shelford Station - 9 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
The Red Lion puts you within a 15-minute drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford and Audley End House. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Red Lion, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Romanian
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (2141 square feet)
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
1 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Red Lion - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Red Lion Cambridge
Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
Does The Red Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Red Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Red Lion?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Red Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Red Lion and nearby?
The Red Lion has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Red Lion?
Yes, Red Lion offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Red Lion like?
The Red Lion is just a short 2-minute walk from Whittlesford Parkway Station.
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The Red Lion Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Shower
Breakfast
Pub
Bathroom
Train station
Bed
Restaurant
Food
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Very nice hotel. The people are friendly. The room was not to big, but oké.
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
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.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 27, 2025
A really nice clean big room friendly staff and a good breakfast
paul
paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 19, 2025
Business Stay
Good convenient hotel.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2025
Great
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
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.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 10, 2025
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 ;)
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 20, 2024
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
Bonita
Bonita, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 10, 2025
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!
Sonal
Sonal, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 14, 2025
Very goo
A L
A L, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 7, 2024
Happy stay at the Red Lion
Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
Nice Stay
Nice stay in a good hotel. The room was comfortable, great bed, and fabulous vegetarian breakfast
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 26, 2024
Host was really awesome and the breakfast was amazing
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
Great hotel & staff. Hotel is very old but the character of the place is great. Food choice was good & service was first class.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 26, 2024
Good place for overnight stop
Nice food , good service , friendly staff . Thank you
lauren
lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2025
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.
Guy
Guy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 23, 2025
Very good
jason
jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2024
very nice staff
francis
francis, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 3, 2024
Lovely Friendly Hotel
Lovely big room, very comfy bed and gorgeous quality bed linen. A friendly, welcoming hotel where everyone is hard working. Our dog Jessica was made very welcome too. My only feedback is that I am a very light sleeper and somewhere in the hotel there was a door banging which I think can be easily solved by tightening up the damper.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 28, 2024
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.
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2024
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.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2024
Very nice pub/hotel. Some rooms only have a both tub so you should specfy a shower unit if desired.
EDWARD
EDWARD, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Mar 17, 2025
Mixed
We went to stay to be near a family occasion and found this to be a good value for money. There are a number of minor issues where a socket didn’t seem to work, a party which carried on to midnight we didn’t know about and the bar closing early on a Sunday, but the people were very helpful and friendly and the food for breakfast was excellent and gluten-free. Parking is limited but they are planning on expanding that so if that’s important you need to know. in terms of sustainability it’s a 400 year-old building so full marks for that, otherwise didn’t seem to be a priority.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 26, 2025
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!!