Inn The Red Cow

The Red Cow 11 High Street, Chrishall, Royston, Herts, Heydon, SG8 8RN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 159 reviews)

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9.4
Superb
159 reviews

Lovely rural location. Great food and friendly staff. Short journey to IWM Duxford.

Andrew United Kingdom

From the moment I entered the property I was met with a friendly smile. The staff and the facilities are wonderful. Beautiful pub, excellent food, charming rooms.

Carol United Kingdom

It was a perfect English country Inn. Everything we wanted; clean, comfortable, good food & drink, ať reasonable rates. Highly recommended.

Tylernick1 United Kingdom

Kind staff, pretty and comfortable inn, great rooms and very good breakfast. The attention the details is so nice - nothing was missing and everything was high quality, new, clean and provided with generosity.

Lilachsd United Kingdom

The whole stay with the hotel was brilliant. Amelie was brilliant from start to finish and they even got us beautiful roses and a congratulations card for our wedding. The breakfast in the morning was the best breakfast we have genuinely ever had! Room was incredibly comfortable and stunning features

Zoe United Kingdom

The room was excellent and modern. The staff were lovely and the food was first class.

Lisa United Kingdom

Excellent rooms and bathrooms. Good food in the pub too. Great staff.

Nicola United Kingdom

The room was amazing. clean, big, comfy bed. Fab shower.

Patricia United Kingdom

What a find! This place is beautiful and Amelie was an exceptional hostess. We only stayed one night but would definitely return for longer.

Emma United Kingdom

High standard of the room and all facilities provided - good quality and very generous.

Wendy United Kingdom
9.4
Superb
159 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely rural location. Great food and friendly staff. Short journey to IWM Duxford.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “From the moment I entered the property I was met with a friendly smile. The staff and the facilities are wonderful. Beautiful pub, excellent food, charming rooms.”
    Carol Carol United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was a perfect English country Inn. Everything we wanted; clean, comfortable, good food & drink, ať reasonable rates. Highly recommended.”
    Tylernick1 Tylernick1 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Kind staff, pretty and comfortable inn, great rooms and very good breakfast.”
    Lilachsd Lilachsd United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole stay with the hotel was brilliant. Amelie was brilliant from start to finish and they even got us beautiful roses and a congratulations card for our wedding.”
    Zoe Zoe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was excellent and modern. The staff were lovely and the food was first class.”
    Lisa Lisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent rooms and bathrooms. Good food in the pub too. Great staff.”
    Nicola Nicola United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was amazing. clean, big, comfy bed. Fab shower.”
    Patricia Patricia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What a find! This place is beautiful and Amelie was an exceptional hostess. We only stayed one night but would definitely return for longer.”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “High standard of the room and all facilities provided - good quality and very generous.”
    Wendy Wendy United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 8.9
High score for Heydon

Set in Heydon, The Red Cow features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi.

At the inn, every room includes a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The Red Cow offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Cambridge is 14.3 miles from The Red Cow, while Enfield is 27.3 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 16.8 miles from the inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

The Red Cow has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 15 Jan 2019.

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Most popular facilities

Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.4
Superb · 159 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 8.9
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  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Lovely rural location. Great food and friendly staff. Short journey to IWM Duxford.”

  • Carol United Kingdom

    “From the moment I entered the property I was met with a friendly smile. The staff and the facilities are wonderful. Beautiful pub, excellent food, charming rooms.”

  • Tylernick1 United Kingdom

    “It was a perfect English country Inn. Everything we wanted; clean, comfortable, good food & drink, ať reasonable rates. Highly recommended.”

  • Lilachsd United Kingdom

    “Kind staff, pretty and comfortable inn, great rooms and very good breakfast. The attention the details is so nice - nothing was missing and everything was high quality, new, clean and provided with generosity.”

  • Zoe United Kingdom

    “The whole stay with the hotel was brilliant. Amelie was brilliant from start to finish and they even got us beautiful roses and a congratulations card for our wedding. The breakfast in the morning was the best breakfast we have genuinely ever had! Room was incredibly comfortable and stunning features”

  • Lisa United Kingdom

    “The room was excellent and modern. The staff were lovely and the food was first class.”

  • Nicola United Kingdom

    “Excellent rooms and bathrooms. Good food in the pub too. Great staff.”

  • Patricia United Kingdom

    “The room was amazing. clean, big, comfy bed. Fab shower.”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “What a find! This place is beautiful and Amelie was an exceptional hostess. We only stayed one night but would definitely return for longer.”

  • Wendy United Kingdom

    “High standard of the room and all facilities provided - good quality and very generous.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Can we check in earlier than 5pm ?
    Yes, we could arrange an early check in
    Answered on 7 June 2021
  • Is a doggie allowed?
    Yes in the Drury Room
    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on 7 June 2021
  • We will have a car transporter with us as we are delivering an Alvis to a client who lives nearby. Do you have room for us to park it ?
    Yes its fine, we have a large carpark.
    Answered on 5 October 2020
  • Good evening, we are looking to stay for a wedding in the area, would it be possible to check in early prior to the wedding. Approximately 11am?
    When is the wedding? We can sometimes accomodate depending of previous bookings.
    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on 27 February 2022
  • Hi just wondering if you are doing any evening meals. If not is there any good takeaways near. I might book for next week as I am working in Stevenage and I don't like the Novetel much where I stayed this week. Thanks
    Hi, We are only offering takeaway on Saturday and Sunday until 12th of April. However, there is few takeaways places nearby (Royston, Sawston, Duxford...)
    Answered on 27 March 2021

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Imperial War Museum
    4.1 miles
  • Imperial War Museum RAF Duxford
    4.5 miles
  • Audley End House
    4.9 miles
  • Wandlebury Country Park and Nature Reserve
    9.2 miles
  • Gog Magog Golf Club
    9.5 miles
  • Rosie Maternity Hospital
    9.8 miles
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
    9.9 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    9.9 miles
  • School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge
    10 miles
Top attractions
  • University of Cambridge
    11.8 miles
Public transport
  • Train Stansted Mountfitchet Station
    9.9 miles
Closest airports
  • London Stansted Airport
    11.9 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    12.6 miles
  • London Luton Airport
    23.2 miles
How to get to The Red Cow from London Stansted Airport
    Public transport
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    The Red Cow

    Cuisine: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of The Red Cow

Most popular facilities

Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
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House rules The Red Cow takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

17:30 - 22:00

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

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 of any age are welcome.

Children aged 14 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club The Red Cow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that no breakfast is served on Mondays. This will be reflected in the rates when booking.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform The Red Cow 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 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Red Cow

  • The Red Cow is 1.5 miles from the centre of Heydon.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Red Cow (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Red Cow by:

    • Train 30min

  • Check-in at The Red Cow is from 17:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Guests staying at The Red Cow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at The Red Cow include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Red Cow has 1 restaurant:

    • The Red Cow

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts