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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. The individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private modern bathroom with a bath or shower. The Red Lion Hotel is situated just 6 miles south of historic Cambridge and 8 miles from Saffron Walden. The nearby Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station offers rail services to Cambridge and London. The Duxford Imperial War Museum is only 1.5 miles away and Newmarket races is only 20 minutes by car. Please take into account: No lift to rooms, accessed through stairs only, if you have mobility issues please contact the hotel prior to booking.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room, great service, Bret gave the warmest of welcomes after a long drive. Only stayed one night as passing through, highly recommend and will be going back when next in the area.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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 -...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Red Lion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Romanian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Red Lion Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a charge of GBP 10 for an early check-in before 13:00. There is an additional fee for Parking of £7.50 per night, per vehicle, payable directly at the property. Please note there is no lift access to any of the rooms, accessed through stairs only. If you have mobility issues please contact the hotel prior to booking

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Red Lion Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Red Lion Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • The Red Lion Hotel is 6.8 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Red Lion Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Red Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The prices at The Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Red Lion Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Red Lion Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double