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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 located 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 located 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 elevator to rooms, accessed through stairs only, if you have mobility issues please contact the hotel prior to booking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Parking Available On Site

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 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
8.2
Low score for Cambridge
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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Amenities of The Red Lion Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • 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 needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Romanian

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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, Parking is free. Please note there is no elevator 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 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 Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel

  • Room options at The Red Lion Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • The Red Lion Hotel is 6.8 miles from the center 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 prices at The Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Red Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at The Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at The Red Lion Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.