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The Red Lion

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A conference room with a high ceiling and skylight, rows of chairs, and a chandelier. - The Red Lion (Cambridge)
A courtyard with picnic tables and lounge chairs, a white building with large windows, and a traditional black and white house in the background. - The Red Lion (Cambridge)
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a red and white bedspread, a flat-screen TV mounted above a brick fireplace, and a desk with a chair. - The Red Lion (Cambridge)
A bar with multiple liquor taps and a variety of bottles. - The Red Lion (Cambridge)
A red sign with a lion logo and the text "THE RED LION WHITTLESFORD BRIDGE". - The Red Lion (Cambridge)
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Red Lion, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a fireplace.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small brick fireplace, two chairs, a desk with a kettle, and a trash bin.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Deluxe room

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

superior

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, The Red Lion is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve, while Imperial War Museum Duxford and Cambridge Junction are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL

What's nearby

  • A large military aircraft with four propellers flying against a clear blue sky.
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • A forest path with trees displaying autumn foliage.
    Wandlebury Country Park
    9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • A canal with rowboats, a bridge, and historic buildings.
    River Cam
    12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Sawston Hall
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Gog Magog Golf Club
    11 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station
    2 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Tuns
    5 min drive
  • The Three Horseshoes
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • The Workshop Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Mess Café
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Red Lion

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,141 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

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.
  • 1"step to reach entrance 1", step to reach entrance
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Cambridge, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sawston Hall. Chilford Hall Vineyard and Wandlebury Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Whittlesford Parkway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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 Red Lion Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old inn in a little village convenient for visiting the IWM Duxford. Great breakfast. Right next to the train station for great access.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramaiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for work, with amazing staff and breakfast. Lovely restaurant near bye
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
12 months on from our last stay the hotel has new owners. The room was quite a bit cleaner, the staff were excellent hosts, the food was much better and the whole stay was very pleasant. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Single night stay, fantastic service, fantastic room, glfantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Happy staff room was a little small but bar area and eating was great. Breakfast was lovley.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location near transport links. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Food was fine, but not special. Solid good value wine list. No real ale. Overall good value and would use again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice clean big room friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yeah! All good , nice filling breakfast as well. Tres Bon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Midweek stay that's good value for the area. Cosy warm bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath with tap level showerhead). Great night's sleep in comfortable bed. Stay included an excellent cooked breakfast. I opted for poached eggs on toast with mushrooms and beans. Also ate in the restaurant for dinner and had a very tasty freshly cooked Hunters Chicken (see picture) Handy for the Whittleford Parkway train station.
Hunters Chicken in the restaurant. Delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, food was great. Beautiful old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite a large garden area ideal for exercising the dog comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Happy stay at the Red Lion

Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Stay

Nice stay in a good hotel. The room was comfortable, great bed, and fabulous vegetarian breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

janice

Room was spacious, lovely freestanding bath, large shower room, comfy bed but would have liked feather pillow choice. Room clean but dust in places especially breakfast room fireplace and not open on a sunday evening. Had pancakes for breakfast 1st morning, beautiful crepes & hot runny syrup, ordered the 2nd day and got thick undercooked American pancakes with thick syrup, left unimpressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception and bar staff are very friendly, but then there is the chef, he has an attitude problem, talks to the bar staff inappropriately in front of customers, he didn’t even turn up for breakfast, so I went hungry, staff apologised, but he is rude and obnoxious, if I was the owner I would be thinking of replacing him, he spoiled a work trip for me twice now, so unfortunately will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. The people are friendly. The room was not to big, but oké.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time stayed here. have booked again. Happy friendly and helpful staff Really good food Comfy and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & staff. Hotel is very old but the character of the place is great. Food choice was good & service was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner The food was good with a different but adequate menu
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lauren

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

Good place for overnight stop

Nice food , good service , friendly staff . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

In need of a good clean.

Unfortunately grubby with stains on the bedding and bathroom in need of a really good scrub. Staff generally friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025