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John Barleycorn

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An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola with string lights. - John Barleycorn (Cambridge)
A dimly lit room with a round table, a candle, and a rustic wooden ceiling. - John Barleycorn (Cambridge)
A room with a fireplace, a red leather armchair, a round table with a newspaper, and a vase with flowers. - John Barleycorn (Cambridge)
A bar area with a stone wall, various bottles, and a counter with a menu. - John Barleycorn (Cambridge)
A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, two green pillows, and a framed picture on the wall above. - John Barleycorn (Cambridge)
At John Barleycorn, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, two green pillows, and a framed picture on the wall above.

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A twin bedroom with two beds, each with a patterned blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Twin)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cambridge is home to John Barleycorn. Imperial War Museum Duxford and Scott Polar Research Institute are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sawston Hall and Audley End House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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3 Moorfield Road, Cambridge, England, CB22 4PP

What's nearby

  • A large military aircraft with four propellers flying against a clear blue sky.
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A weeping willow tree by a river, boats, and a white building with a red roof.
    River Cam
    9 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • A garden with a statue, a brick wall, and lush greenery.
    Bridge End Gardens
    14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Sawston Hall
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve
    11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station
    7 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Tuns
    7 min drive
  • The Three Horseshoes
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Workshop Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • The Mess Café
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is John Barleycorn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at John Barleycorn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Barleycorn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Barleycorn located?

Situated in Cambridge, this inn is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sawston Hall. RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Bridge End Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

John Barleycorn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, with lovely facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, comfortable, dog friendly pub. Very pleased with this stay, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work trip

Had a loveley stay, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was small but adequately equipped and comfortable. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely and helpful. Room quiet and excellent location to Duxford Museum. Parking great and quiet area . Meals typical pub meals and okay . Room clean but in parts tired . Okay to stay a few nights but for us room a bit small
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property and village. The staff were very friendly and the food in in the Pub was good. Downsides, the bar and the restaurant were limited on options to choose from. There was zero water pressure in the shower. The gentleman did tell us at check in that they had poor water pressure, however it was non existent. Very difficult to take any kind of shower. Overall it was a nice quiet inn with a good patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this pub / hotel. Would recommend for a short stay if visiting this area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas family visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay x

Had a lovely stay. The owner was lovely very friendly and helpful. We had a meal on one of the evenings, it was italian night and what we had was very tasty. The venue is very handy for the imperial war museum and a 10 min drive from trumpington park and ride for a visit to Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely 1st class
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James E

Liked: Staff & service
Overall the experience was positive. Very nice owner and staff, however, the water pressure in the shower left a great deal to be desired.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine. Breakfast was poor. No cooked option, pain au chocolate was stale or from a packet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay, shame about shower

Nice place to stay, very welcoming and quiet. My only issue was the shower/bath. There is obviously a low volume water heater and it just does not provide enough water for a decent shower, don't even attempt a bath unless you have 1/2 the night to run it. The rest is exactly as you would want and one of the better places around Cambridge (and much better than any hotel next to the train station where you can't sleep due to the trains and announcements).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Frustrating

No check in until 17.00, unusual but fair enough. This was a Monday evening and told upon arrival at 17.00 that the room wasn't quite ready (booking made three weeks in advance not last minute) and that they only do evening food Thursdays to Saturdays. Tried to have shower and the water pressure was so low the water barely reached the shower head. On a positive note the continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

simon

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Claus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023