Located in Heydon and within 6.4 miles of Audley End House, The Red Cow features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 14 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, 14 miles from University of Cambridge and 25 miles from Knebworth House. At the inn, every room includes a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Guests at The Red Cow can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play darts at The Red Cow, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Hedingham Castle is 27 miles from the inn, while Freeport Braintree is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 15 miles from The Red Cow.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Heydon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gordon
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was modern and the tavern/dinner/breakfast was excellent. Free parking was a definite bonus.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location - quite and secluded, lots of parking, delightful local pub on site Room - high quality finishing, comfortable and quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Chris
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Fabulous pub, lovely location, excellent rooms which were the standard of a great boutique hotel, high powered shower, lovely food and good real ale. The staff and owner were very friendly and welcoming.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Red Cow
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Red Cow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Red Cow takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 Cash The Red Cow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 Cow of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about The Red Cow

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts

  • Check-in at The Red Cow is from 5:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Red Cow include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Red Cow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The Red Cow has 1 restaurant:

    • The Red Cow

  • The Red Cow is 1.5 miles from the center of Heydon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Red Cow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.