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The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Cambridge

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Towels
Bar (on property)
Front of property
The Earl of Derby - Inn sits in central Derby, offering a garden retreat from city bustle. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar or meals in the restaurant while staying connected with WiFi. The lobby provides free newspapers and a TV for catching up on current events.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Extra Large)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Economy) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Economy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Earl of Derby - Inn

Guesthouse near University of Cambridge
At The Earl of Derby - Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Earl of Derby - Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Earl of Derby Inn
The Earl Of Derby Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Earl of Derby - Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Earl of Derby - Inn located?

Located in Trumpington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Junction and University of Cambridge. University Botanic Gardens and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society are also within 10 minutes. Cambridge Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

A really lovely place

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuyan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of noise at night from outside roads and bars . No AC super hot, but the staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Early of Derby for one night and it was perfect! Either a 30 min walk or 5 min uber into town, the location is great. Check in and check out was easy and seamless. The room was clean and had everything you need! They even left a little bag of mini eggs as we stayed on Easter weekend! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

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

Great stay

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Staff

Great location, onsite parking rare in area so a massive bonus. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Rooms look recently refurbished. Only downside is the location is on a very busy road so rooms facing this are noisy most of the night. Recommend requesting a room at the rear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Homely pub accommodation

Warm welcome, lovely room with extra touches like a pack of sweets & hot chocolate as well as the usual biscuits and tea & coffee. Beautifully clean and modern. Excellent wifi and free parking within walking distance of city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leszek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place- everything clean, comfortable bed, nice staff. It is very close to the busy road though so earplugs are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean,friendly

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good night and will be happy to book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Earl of Derby Pub is a friendly local establishment with good food, and very nice accommodations. Spacious room, lovely bathroom, very clean, and very friendly. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable atsmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Short break in Cambridge

Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn above pub. Spacious room with big bed. Bathroom could use some TLC however it was ok for 2 days. Location was perfect. Close to city centre and station. Car parking was also available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Just a few monutes from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good value

The room was in good condition , tea and coffee facilities were fine and the bed comfortably
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and only a short walk into the center of Cambridge. Friendly staff and ideal room with plenty of space for parent and teenagers. Felt very safe and the car parking on site was a great bonus for ease and peace of mind. Will definitely stay again if visiting Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Friendly staff & good location

Great location - near station (walking distance) Free car park Greeted by friendly gentleman who showed me to my room & passed on all info well Large room with nice bathroom Only improvement would’ve been a fridge and microwave in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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