The Lion Hotel

Restaurant/places to eat, Dining area, On site

3.5

Average(365 Reviews)

Inn in Huntingdonshire District

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this inn

In the Cambridgeshire village of Buckden, this Inn dates back to 1492 and is full of original features. The bar and restaurant have open fires, wooden beams and seasonal food.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Huntingdonshire District

Nearby attractions

The Fitzwilliam Museum

27.5 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Lion Hotel

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3.5

Average(365 Reviews)

Inn in Huntingdonshire District

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this inn

In the Cambridgeshire village of Buckden, this Inn dates back to 1492 and is full of original features. The bar and restaurant have open fires, wooden beams and seasonal food.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Huntingdonshire District

Nearby attractions

The Fitzwilliam Museum

27.5 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.5

Average(365 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

1.5

Jul 2024

Won't be going back.

The staff who interacted with us were polite. There was a quiet bar area, and we enjoyed the continental breakfast.

We had a standard, double room on the ground floor which had large damp patches on the chimney breast and outside walls. The room smelled musty and was very cold when we checked in. I complained about this and asked to be moved to another room. The receptionist said she would have to check if there was another room available, went away to consult someone and eventually returned saying there were no other rooms available at that time. We also had to pay extra for our breakfast. The carpets and decoration of the room was poor and the corridor also smelled musty. The bathroom was cold, the towel rail and shaving light didn't work, there was a blind permanently down on the bathroom window and was inaccessible without climbing into the bath. The bedside table lamp could be switched on at the bedside but could only be turned off from the main light switch on the wall by the door.

5.0

May 2024

Lovely old building, fabulous staff, good food, everything you need!

Super friendly & helpful staff; all staff were truly lovely, but the lady that served us at breakfast couldn't do enough - loved her! Very clean, lovely big room (junior suite), beautiful old building, good quality breakfast, excellent parking. Handy to have a little convenience store 2 doors down and lots of places to eat in walking distance if you wanted to eat elsewhere... although the food was great in the hotel! Even the locals in the pub & the local store were really friendly and made you feel welcome. It was a great place to stay whilst our daughter was at camp at Grafham Water over the weekend!

Nothing!

4.5

Jul 2023

1night

. Very welcoming on arrival. Room was spotless, comfy bed.All staff were friendly and helpful.Great place to stay if exploring the area.

Hairdryer needs upgrade, only blew cold air. Over basin light needs fixing too, I had to get ready to go out but mirror on wall near bed was too high for me.

2.0

Jul 2023

Lion Hotel, Buckden

Staff were polite. Nothing more memorable.

Room was antiquated, ensuite clean, old fashioned but adequate, windows rattled, noisy street, expensive bar. No communication via disturb or do not disturb signage led to room not being cleaned/tidied or towels replenished.

4.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Loved the location, fabbo hotel! Glad we stayed here & not the other across the road as bit expensive!

Nothing everything was great!

0.5

May 2023

Terrible

Not clean worse place too been

2.0

May 2023

clean ok but basic

location interesting building

rather run down food ok but not great shower jell etc empty tv did not work

1.5

May 2023

The building needs some serious TLC and a lot of money spending to make it habitable.

The staff here are so lovely and my evening meal was excellent but that's about all I can say positively.

I feel guilty at leaving such a poor review but the building is truly awful. Yes it is a very old building and some people seem to think that means that the building doesn't have to be clean... I disagree. This property needs a serious overhaul and a lot of money spending on it. The carpets are disgusting. I would not return.

4.0

Feb 2023

Our stay was very pleasant in this quirky old building.

It was clean and convenient for our visit to friends. It was also warm and the bed comfortable.

3.5

Feb 2023

Felt very welcome.

Lovely dinner. Family made to feel very welcome. And great choice of draught beers.

Bed bit tired and lumpy.

5.0

Jan 2023

Sensible choice

The surprisingly comfortable four poster bed!

Having to leave!

1.5

Jan 2023

Staff friendly but inexperienced when dealing with issues such as TV not working.

Breakfast = Chef is the ace card at this property

Cleanliness esp. bathroom. Hairs in bath from previous guests. Dirt at skirting level around sink. Bath leaking. General appearance of shoddy maintenance.

4.5

Jan 2023

Superb

The staff were very friendly & helpful. The food was excellent. Best breakfast ever.

The bed wasn’t as comfortable as I would like.

1.5

Dec 2022

Poor

The restaurant is very good service was good

The room and bathroom needs updating furniture very worn and very old .carpets worn and very dirty. Hallway needs decorating and New carpets

3.5

Dec 2022

slightly overpriced for basic accommodation

character hotel, good location

basic accommodation

5.0

Mar 2020

We had the best overnight stay. We were so lucky to be upgraded and the food was excellent

Beautiful old building and amazing food

Toilet roll holder and seat a bit loose

4.8

Dec 2019

Exceptional

Nice room, good food, friendly staff

5.0

Oct 2019

A lovely place to stay for a birthday weekend! Thank you!

Super location for us. Lovely hotel, very well appointed. Super staff too.

5.0

Oct 2019

Excellent pleasant overnight stop.

Lovelly atomsphere, log fire in bar, beams etc added to charm of building, food excellent quality and good size portions. good selection of beers. would definitely use again.

Not complaining but had room 6 very large and great bathroom/shower but as on buisness no desk for using laptop, managed with top on chest of drawers. Very concious of squeaky floor boards in room (expected in old building) but worried about those below me. Also note breakfast dont start untill 7.30am could be an issue if early appointments to meet.

4.8

Jul 2019

Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast.

Clean comfortable room. Excellent breakfast with lots of choice. Straight off A1 and easy parking.

4.0

Mar 2019

Lion Hotel review by Andrew Long

Staff were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Food especially evening meal was excellent. Worth staying there for food alone. Location pleasant in a quiet village away from A1.

Breakfast service was slower than expected if you were in a hurry. Leave more time for breakfast if needed. Rooms were large but fittings were tired especially in the bathroom. My room was too warm and I couldnt turn down heating or switch off handrail.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Huntingdonshire District?

The average price for a rental in Huntingdonshire District is R 2,194 per night. This rental is R 443 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Lion Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Lion Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Lion Hotel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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The Lion Hotel

Inn in Huntingdonshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Huntingdonshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Lion Hotel

Inn in Huntingdonshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Huntingdonshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Huntingdonshire District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Lion Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Lion Hotel?

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