The Red Lion Hinxton
About this property
In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build rooms with private bathrooms with free internet. The Red Lion is a Grade II heritage-listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church. You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and highway M11.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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“The cottages are really nice - inside and out. Good to those who came for a conference held in Hinxton conference center. You can go to the conference center just in 5 minutes through the gate. Need to press the button and explain to the security...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Rooms were nice and the red lion itself had great food and drinks, staff were really friendly” - David
United Kingdom
“Pretty village situation,lovely old pub with high quality modern accommodation. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Good bar food and an excellent breakfast.” - Lewis
United Kingdom
“Beautiful private location in a building separate from the main pub. Would recommend a stay to anybody looking to visit Cambridge” - Lesley
United Kingdom
“The location was excellent. Very helpful and polite staff. We had a quiet and comfortable room.” - Steve
United Kingdom
“Offset from the pub. Superb room. Everything you need. Good food too. Happy and professional staff.” - Sue
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely and good sized portions. Requested alterations to standard menu were happily catered for.” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Location great for Duxford, extremely pleasant staff they were very helpful. Food was good at dinner and I imagine breakfast would have been as well but we had to leave before it started.” - Sunil
United Kingdom
“Cosy, felt homely, brilliant hospitality & just 4 minutes to Hinxton Conference Centre.” - Timothy
United Kingdom
“Lovely old pub in a picture postcard village. They have built modern, comfortable rooms at the back of the garden”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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