The Old Red Lion Inn
Linton Road, Cambridge · Hotel
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A 12-room traditional inn on Linton Road near Cambridge, with cosy rooms, a quiet country setting and free on-site parking.
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About The Old Red Lion Inn
Step into one of the twelve rooms at The Old Red Lion Inn and you'll find a cosy, traditionally furnished space that leans into the character of an English country inn rather than chasing a modern hotel look. It suits guests after comfort and quiet over flash, with a peaceful location away from the bustle of central Cambridge.
Downstairs, the restaurant and bar serve generous, well-presented meals, with tender meat dishes among the highlights and a menu varied enough to suit most tastes, all at reasonable prices. Breakfast is included, there's a snack bar for lighter bites, and the garden offers a spot to sit outside. The property also has a bar, meeting rooms and a wedding venue, along with luggage storage and a laundry service for those staying longer, and pets are welcome.
Free on-site parking makes it an easy base for exploring Cambridge and the surrounding area, with the inn's Linton Road address giving straightforward access to local attractions while keeping guests away from the noise of the centre. Staff are friendly and the overall feel is unpretentious and dependable, the kind of place that gets the basics right.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Not an impressive offering for the price point. Firstly, the positives. A fairly decent location in terms of its proximity to a main road and numerous country walks on the doorstep. We were also allowed to check-in at 14:30 when we arrived, despite the ludicrous 18:00 time listed on Agoda. This was appreciated after a couple of hours on the road. Now, the negatives. The listed continental breakfast is provided in your room on the day of arrival, so I'm sure you can imagine the extent to which 'fresh' takes a back seat. A granola bar, a carton of orange juice from concentrate, an apple and a small cellophane-wrapped croissant is provided per person... I'll leave it up to you as to whether that sounds appropriate for nearly 100 quid a night. In hundreds of hotel stays over the years, I can count the number of times I've had to take the hand soap into the shower because no toiletries have been provided on one hand. This is a basic requirement of a hotel room, regardless of its price point. Finally, the plug in the basin didn't properly close, meaning the basin couldn't be filled up. The whole room had the feeling of something put together to make money and then simply left beyond keeping it clean. A lazy approach to offering accommodation.
4 months ago · via Google
A group of us went for Sunday lunch on Mother’s Day. The service was very friendly, food delicious and fantastic portion sizes. A really varied menu with options for everyone young or old, even on a Sunday. We’re really lucky to have such a brilliant local!
5 months ago · via Google
Stayed here on business for six nights, I chose the Old Red Lion Inn because of its quiet country location. Other plus points it offers are an onsite restaurant, which is very good and free parking. All of the staff were very helpful and if I was in the area again I would definitely use the Old Red Lion Inn again.
4 months ago · via Google
Great service with a friendly smile. Got seated straight away even though it was fairly busy. Fantastic menu.
2 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this inn offers delicious, well-presented food with generous portions, including tender meat dishes and a varied menu. They also highlight the reasonable prices, friendly staff, and cozy rooms with traditional surroundings. Visitors appreciate the convenient free parking and the quiet country location.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Linton Road, Horseheath, Cambridge, CB21 4QF Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Linton Road, Cambridge
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Cambridge