Church Lane, Cambridge, CB2 9LA, United Kingdom
#23 of 54 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1540 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomWet room but all that was left sink tap very stiff
Staff were fantastic, breakfast very good, evening meal really good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Heather
United StatesWorn
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Tina
United KingdomLighting in the room could have been brighter or brighter light bulbs in bedside lamps as the rooms are naturally dark. Room 6 has a solid wood base bed with mattress on top which wasn’t that comfortable unless you like hard beds. The pub needs a garden makeover as it looks run down and neglected which is a shame. It did have natural hanging flower baskets to add some attractiveness. First impressions are important but apart from that overall it was good value for money for what we needed.
Breakfast was good. Bacon and sausages tasty and very good. Location was good as it was very near park and ride but also good link to motorway. So a good location for getting into and away from Cambridge. Evening meal was also good with friendly helpful staff. Room was quiet after the pub closed as a few people sat outside opposite the bedrooms chatting in the pub garden as it was a warm evening. Room had all facilities necessary and clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Jayne
United KingdomRooms could do with updating
Lovely old fashioned pub
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Malcolm
United KingdomLate check in on a Monday.
Near to Duxford Museum.Also historic pubs in Grantchester.Buses into Cambridge.The breakfasts saw us through the day !
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Dot
United KingdomThe bathroom had an odd smell
Breakfast and dinner were nice The room was small but adequate The staff were extremely friendly and helpful Easy to get into Cambridge on the park and ride
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Andy
United KingdomFriendly helpful staff, excellent choice of ales, nice location, good breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Good breakfast and also had a nice dinner there.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Jennifer
AustraliaWas a long walk into Cambridge.
Lovely outside area. Rooms spacious and clean. Breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Tracey
United KingdomStayed before, was looking forward to the chicken pie but sadly not on the menu 😕 the food not as good as in the past but we enjoyed our stay non the less and would stay again.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Steven
VietnamNice food, clean room. Good value.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Simon
United KingdomA good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Martin
United KingdomThe grounds were tired and looked uncared for Our room smelt musty (especially the bathroom) we were in room 7
Friendly staff Good food Comfortable room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomRoom was dated
Food
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Eunice
United KingdomThe only thing I would change is the mat in the bathroom this was shades of grey and a rubber back had a lot of shoe marks on it would benefit from a bath mat
This was a lovely property ideal for touring
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Mike
United KingdomBreakfast was good, but a little on the slow side.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Terry
United KingdomWe have been visiting the Byron for a while , but the place is in desperate need for a refurbishment. Over the time we have noticed it has deteriorated The bar and restaurant has paint peeling off the walls and the colour of the paint on the walls is dour and dreary. The chairs are rickety and the tables could do with updating. The potential for the Lord Byron is there, but it seems that the owners/management are happy to plod on as it is. When we booked in, the lady (who I think was the manager) actually said to us "have you stayed here before" when I replied yes she said "well you must be mad" !! I think that says enough. But if your happy with cheap and cheerful, then this is the place for you. The staff are lovely though, but please refurbish asap
The location is great for us, Addenbrooks is near and Grantchester is lovely and about a mile away for a walk and meal in either the Red lion and the Green Man.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Al
AustraliaNothing
The room was quite.comfy bed.silent aircon.the breakfast was excellent hot well cooked and plenty of the two staff serving where really professional best we have had so far on our uk holiday
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Corinne
United KingdomThe location, the staff and the food were great. The room was very comfy and had everything we needed for a short stay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Denise
AustraliaCar parking available. The rooms were pretty old but were clean. The staff were nice and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Margaret
AustraliaBreakfast cooked to order but was very poor quality although waiter was very pleasant
Able to leave car at hotel and catch local bus into Cambridge
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Stella
United KingdomNeeded some updating.
Traditional old inn short drive from Cambridge and Addenbrookes.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Paul
United KingdomBath towels too small
Location and rooms had air conditioning
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Julie
JerseyVery strange smell on entering the room, air con constantly dripped water so couldn’t have it on for long as it was situated over one side of the bed. Rooms are adjacent to the pub beer garden so was a little noisy & felt overlooked
Well situated for an overnight stay on the outskirts of Cambridge. Easy to take an Uber in to the city to explore the sights. Breakfast was cooked to order & very nice
Stayed in June 2025
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