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The John Barleycorn Inn

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The John Barleycorn Inn offers a genuine retreat for comfort seekers. Relax with a drink at the cozy bar after exploring, and start each morning with breakfast. Self-parking adds a practical touch appreciated by experienced travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge is home to The John Barleycorn Inn. Sawston Hall and Audley End House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and Mill Road. Bridge End Gardens and Saffron Walden Amazes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Moorfield Road, Cambridge, England, CB22 4PP

What's nearby

  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • River Cam
    River Cam
    9 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Audley End House
    Audley End House
    16 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Sawston Hall
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • The Orchard Tea Garden
    13 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station
    6 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • SmallTown
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Cambridge Building
    7 min drive
  • Four Duxford
    4 min walk
  • The Three Horseshoes
    6 min drive

About this property

The John Barleycorn Inn

Property highlights
The John Barleycorn Inn provides a bar and more.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 26 2022 to May 26 2023 (dates subject to change).

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 cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The John Barleycorn Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The John Barleycorn Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The John Barleycorn Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The John Barleycorn Inn located?

Situated in Cambridge, this inn is 1.6 mi (2.6 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The John Barleycorn Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 448 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place . Clean rooms . friendly people .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really polite staff. Great clean accommodation also. Great food and friendly locals. Cant wait to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

chrissie

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

An uncomfortable stay

This place could be really fabulous but it is looking a bit tired. The bed was particularly uncomfortable and the duvet just about covered it. Furnishings were dark and a bit shabby. Bathroom is nicely fitted out but water pressure very temperamental. We did receive a warm welcome and the cooked breakfast was good but not much choice. We didn’t eat dinner there but bar was busy with diners.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Could do with better mattresses

The room was reasonably spacious, the bed / mattress was not the best and the TV in the room was extremely small. Breakfast and service was excellent 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

F

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

Nice place to stay

Clean & comfortable small room in an annexe to a lovely country pub with excellent food and service. Very convenient for IWM Duxford (5 min drive) and 15-20 mins for Cambridge park & ride or city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Uber friendly Hosts

Stayed prior to a Spitfire flight out of Duxford next morning. Great atmosphere, especially the pseudo Pilot Officers rooms which leant themselves to the occasion. Staff we absolutely super and Uber friendly and helpful. Excellent food !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Not sure how this place is 4 star it’s a few huts at the back of a pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Room comfort

Not great

Rooms are very worn. Bedroom fan so noisy and they could t switch it off. Pub is good, breakfast finishes at 8.30am. Bit early!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Johnathon

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

Avoid

The pub itself was great, the food and service was good. Neither of us slept a single moment. The room has a bright green light shining all night and our room has the boiler fixed to the outside wall behind bedhead. Honestly sounded like a jumbo jet the whole time, initially i thought there has been an explosion, it was so loud. They are aware and still sell the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent 3 nights here and really enjoyed it. Staff friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very good. Real coffee in a pot. Has a good bus service to and from cambridge so no worries about trying to find somewhere to park. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Lovely relaxing two night stay with excellent food

We were lucky enough to catch a cancellation to stay for a couple of nights at this lovely village pub with four letting rooms just a stumbling distance from the bar! So close to Duxford IWM and so peaceful and quaint. The welcome could not have been friendlier. The pub was busy with regulars and visitors alike and the food was so good my husband said it was probably the best steak meal he'd ever had - and he's been around a while! (Can't remember what it was called, but it was strips of fillet steak on a green salad). Have tried to recreate it, but looks like we'll just have to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old atmospheric pub. The welcome and food was excellent. Sausage at breakfast was particularly nice. Room was in an annex to the rear opposite the outside bar space but not an issue with noise etc. Very convenient for Duxford .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad

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

A long awaited return.

We had not stayed there since before the pandemic, nevertheless we were recognised and made welcome. A nice clean room was provided and a spacious bathroom. A delicious freshly cooked breakfast was provided in the morning. Small wonder that we return there, not just to stay, but also to meet up with friends for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottsge charm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

philip

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

My stay at John Barleycorn Inn

Loved the place but bed could do with upgrading
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Myself and my partner stayed here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and staff team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Landlord’s diplomacy. Bed was rather small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely looking place with nice beamed interior. Friendly staff. Meals bit expensive. Room was quite small with a tiny tv. Nice bathroom and good tea/coffee facilities. Noisy during night not sure if fan or what it was but got quite loud.Very nice cooked breakfast but no fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always amazing fantastic food and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly and helpful staff! Super clean and atmospheric pub. Food was delicious. Service impecible. 100 percent recommend xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place. Cannot fault. Recommend xxxxxxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Lovely old English pub

Location was excellent for visiting IWM Duxford which was the purpose of our stay. The room was rather small but comfortable and was fine for a couple of nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub was lovely with a good range of beers and good food. The cooked breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

Comfortable BB

Nice room-large and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Dinner a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

We did not stay at The Barleycorn. They emailed me and cancelled
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021