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The British Queen

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Royston with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Food and drink
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Double) | Room amenity
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large Double) | Room amenity
Balcony view
The British Queen blends traditional charm with modern comfort. Guests enjoy a satisfying breakfast, relax in the peaceful garden, or meet at the bar for drinks. Free WiFi and extended parking options ensure a convenient and relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Small Double) | Room amenity

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Small Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Double) | Room amenity

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large Double)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large Double) | Room amenity

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Royston is home to The British Queen. Imperial War Museum Duxford and Scott Polar Research Institute are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Whipple Museum of the History of Science. Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and Bridge End Gardens are also worth visiting.
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94 High Street, Meldreth, Royston, England, SG8 6LB

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 21 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Meldreth Station - 9 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Postie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banyers House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hoops - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The British Queen

Property highlights
Free breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The British Queen. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and wedding services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

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 parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The British Queen Royston
The British Queen Bed & breakfast
The British Queen Bed & breakfast Royston

Frequently asked questions

Is The British Queen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The British Queen?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The British Queen?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The British Queen?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The British Queen located?

Situated in Royston, this bed & breakfast is steps from Melwood, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve and Pickering Woods. RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Meldreth Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The British Queen Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Family visit

Very enjoyable stay. Staff very friendly and accommodation very good. Excellent breakfast, lovely fresh ingredients
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking wee pub, the staff were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The room was a good size well presented, and very tidy. The breakfast was great - thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us as going out to friends. Quiet village. Pub dinner menu looked lovely. Very friendly. Rooms are in a courtyard. Our twin was snug but hada desk area and hanging space. The space was well thought out. Breakfast excellent. Full English. Food is local and we saw the pigs and sheep they keep on farm area. Not a hotel. It is a pub / inn with separate courtyard rooms. Staff very obliging and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here, upon arrival we noted that there was plenty of available parking spaces and we received a lovely welcome from the staff. Over the weekend, we often enjoyed a few drinks in the pub as well as a lovely dinner there. We were made to feel very comfortable, welcomed and relaxed at all times. The food was very good (especially the freshly cooked breakfast made to order). Many thanks for a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Review

Could not fault my stay, great staff, great facilities and the food was first class. Will definitely stay agin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Stay recommendation

Lovely stay. the room and breakfast was great. Host very friendly. Would recommend if you want to stay in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and grounds, friendly staff and a wonderfully modern and clean furnished room. I was especially thankful for the Air conditioning given that it was 34 degrees! My only regret is not staying longer but would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wathik

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

Fantastic.

Fantastic stay at The British Queen. Lovely staff, accommodating and pleasant. Breakfast was 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very good . Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Happy Customer

This is a delightful Pub with extremely friendly staff. The owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome and because taxis are very scarce they actually took us to the family party we were going to in Melbourn. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recent visit

Amazing, very friendly, wonderful breakfast. Alan went out of his way to help us by driving us himself to a wedding we were attending. Lovely walk by a stream and around the village. Sheep, pigs and hens on the farm. Beautifully kept site. Pub was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

James

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

Very disappointing stay given so many good reviews

I was quite disappointed with my stay here despite the many excellent reviews. My room was very clean and tidy, decent space, nice bathroom and shower, good Wi-Fi. There was no radiator but the air-con unit went warm and there were two portable heaters in the room, so it was warm enough. My main issues were the amount of light in the room making it very difficult to sleep. I had two large floor-to-ceiling windows, one was the door. The window faced the shop out the back and the door faced the road. There was a curtain which barely covered both large panels of glass, there was so much light coming in from both sides of the room. There was also a bright green light above the door (emergency light, not needed I'm sure) combined with a Wi-Fi access point (router) on the ceiling which also had a bright green light, both of which illuminated the room green when all the lights were turned off, it was very distracting and difficult to sleep. I had to get creative and wedge pillows and towels in the gaps to block out some of the light but the Wi-Fi point was so high up I could not reach. Then in the morning I went to the pub for breakfast but there was no-one there to sit me down and fetch it for me. I stood there for about 10 minutes, one or two staff went by and said hello but didn't ask if I needed again. So I decided to just leave without breakfast. For the money paid I am extremely disappointed and would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Lovely place to stay

Comfortable stay, good food and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Grete

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

Bra B&B

Flott bed &breaktfast i fin nærhet til Melburn. Sericen var mecet god, og rommet var bra. Minus for at håndkleet på rommet var vått da jeg sjekket inn (var det brukt??) og at det nesten var tomt for toalettpapir.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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