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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a bed with a blue blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a radiator. - The Red Cow Inn (Royston)
A bar area with wooden beams, a counter with tap handles, and a sign reading "Landlord." - The Red Cow Inn (Royston)
A rustic outdoor seating area with thatched-roof buildings, picnic tables, and umbrellas. - The Red Cow Inn (Royston)
A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - The Red Cow Inn (Royston)
A traditional thatched-roof building with a sign reading "The Red Cow." - The Red Cow Inn (Royston)
The Red Cow Inn provides a bar and more. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden floor, a radiator, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a chandelier, a desk, and a window.

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a desk with a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a chandelier, a desk, and a window.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a blue bedspread, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a television on a stand.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Royston is home to The Red Cow Inn. Audley End House and Sawston Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Therfield Heath and RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve. Bridge End Gardens and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Royston travel guide
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11 High Street, Royston, England, SG8 8RN

What's nearby

  • A large military aircraft with four propellers flying against a clear blue sky.
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    21 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • A canal with rowboats, a bridge, and historic buildings.
    River Cam
    22 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • A formal dining room with ornate decorations, a long table set for a meal, and several large portraits on the walls.
    Audley End House
    25 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • A wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by modern and historic buildings.
    University of Cambridge
    37 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Sawston Hall
    30 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Meldreth Station
    7 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    8 min drive
  • The Jolly Postie
    6 min drive
  • Banyers House
    6 min drive

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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 covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Golf driving range

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Cow 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 Red Cow Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Red Cow Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Red Cow Inn located?

Situated in Royston, this golf inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Royston Town Library, Royston Library, and Priory Gardens. Royston Town Hall and Melbourn Library are also within 6 mi (10 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 Red Cow Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a country pub, the room was very well equipped with comfy bed, excellent shower and everything I could need. Food delicious, Staff helpful and breakfast waitress in particular was friendly and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing and you get a great night sleep so quiet there, loads of parking staff are lovely and helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely evening meal, good range of beers at the bar, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, rooms are very good and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stop, lovely room, excellent food and brilliant hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic find! Beautiful room and lovely pub next door. Staff were extremely helpful and the room was spotless. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and modern , staff were great . Food and service was very good , will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully tucked away in a country village with local walks highlighted in the welcome pack. A quiet place to stay.Historic building beautifully restored into a stunning accommodation without detracting from its History. The Red Cow Inn itself full of exposed beams, excellent friendly staff and an award winning menu.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Excellent place to stay

Great food, great accommodation, lovely staff Only slight downside is the WiFi ! It doesn’t work in the rooms but gave me a rest from work, so not all bad 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Exceptional

I had a lovely stay at The Red Cow, this place is a real gem! The building and rooms are absolutely gorgeous. The staff were very attentive and friendly & the food I had was so good! Lovely local charm in the bar area with friendly faces welcoming me in. If I find myself needing to stay in this area again, I will without doubt be returning. Wonderful little inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant room of high spec that was luxurious and spotless. Warm welcome too. I could not ask for more and will definitely return. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and helpful. I did not think the room we had could be classed as superior because the bed has an old fashioned type of mattress which is not comfortable. For a superior room I was expecting a bigger more comfortable bed. We could not open the window at night because it is very low down and wild life could easily get through at night. The buffet breakfast is quite basic, there were no croissants or pastries of any kind. The location is absolutely beautiful . The staff are great but for the price I was a little disappointed .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really beautiful room, but hard to figure out the heating to warm up the room, as well as no dressing table to do hair /makeup at, could only do in the bathroom. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant and the breakfast was good apart from no orange juice or fruit which I usually have. Checkout was awkward as at 9.55am we found the building was closed, as we didn't know what to do with the keys, spoke and explained to the cleaner, who then said she didn't speak English. However overall we enjoyed our stay and all the staff were very nice .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here 2 nights as I was booking night by night as my husband was in hospital nearby, The room had everything I needed, far more than I expected in a small country inn. Food was delicious and varied. Service was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the red cow inn our room was lovely would definitely book again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with really pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, from the room to the food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cooked food was all brilliant. Chef and breakfast and evening team friendly and efficient Rooms nicely equipped, though heating programme meant the room was very warm at the wrong time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this beautiful place was great, definitely will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
The room itself was lovely. Was disappointed that when being shown to the room, the member of staff never removed their footwear & left wet & slight dirty footmarks across the floor. The Kettle is also in need of some serious descaling!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mr C J

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

Excellent food

I can only say look after your chef. Worth his/her weight in gold. Simply beautiful food. Room was clean tidy and service from staff was good. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Bed was only a double and not a kingsize as listed

Lovely pub, beautiful room but description on Hotels.com described the superior room as having a king size bed. It is only a double - we would not have booked the room if we had known.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our overnight stay food was good and room was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026