Travelers find attentive service and relaxation at breakfast time, followed by evenings spent raising glasses in the welcoming atmosphere of a cozy bar
The Red Lion Inn sits in the heart of a charming town, welcoming visitors with morning breakfast service, a cozy bar for evening drinks, and a delightful restaurant. Guests connect to WiFi and appreciate the smoke-free environment while unwinding.
Saffron Walden is home to The Red Lion Inn. Chilford Hall Vineyard and Gog Magog Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve. Bridge End Gardens and Cambridge Junction are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Saffron Walden travel guide
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Red Lion Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion Inn?
As of 2026/3/10, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion Inn on 2026/3/20 start from NT$5,276, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Red Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Red Lion Inn?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Red Lion Inn located?
Situated in Saffron Walden, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sawston Hall, Imperial War Museum Duxford, and Bridge End Gardens. Fry Art Gallery and Market Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Red Lion Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great place to stay for Duxford air show. Wide range of drinks in the bar and engaging staff who were very helpful. In a quiet village with a large garden
Lovely quiet sunny room and staff all very friendly and helpful. Everything great but breakfast could be more generous at the price (poor quality bread/toast, which we had to request twice). My cooked breakfast excellent having said that.
Beautiful inn , located in a the lovely village of Hinxton. The service and welcome was excellent and the room was very comfortable and clean . We also ate here in the evening and the food was delicious and served in the delightful garden. We will definitely be returning here .
Excellent light evening meal, comfortable room which was extremely clean, nice hot shower, coffee pot in room and freshly cooked breakfast. Couldn’t really fault anything.
Really lovely venue. Rooms are surprisingly large, look smaller on the outside. Bed was comfortable. The pub had loads of character. The staff were really friendly too.
Pub is quaint. Breakfast is good. Bed was comfortable. Room was sparsely decorated and the floor wasn’t clean. Came back after dark and there were no lights on to find our way back to the room. Felt it was a lot of money for we got.
Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jean
2024/5/30
The accommodation was really very nice, clean and comfortable. My only comment was the breakfast first morning ok but the second morning they had run out if 2 of the cereal choices and also Hash browns. The staff were lovely but I must say I was disappointed that morning as we were leaving to go home and we were unable to enjoy the breakfast that should have been available.
Jean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
2024/5/19
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good, spacious and clean rooms, comfy beds. Ceiling lights were either one third on, fully on, or flashing continuously (Room 6, reported back to the staff).
Food was generally good but the service both at dinner and breakfast was INCREDIBLY slow to the point of annoyance. Additional staff are needed front and back of house.
And what pickled red cabbage is doing in a Thai green curry I have no idea… certainly different.
The breakfast was the highlight of the stay!
The room didn't feel clean & neither was it. Cobwebs on the lampshades & hair (not mine) on the floor.
The bathroom shower head needs descaling as the jets of water from it was going everywhere. The actual shower doesnt stay up & it keeps sliding down the pole! The shower door has limescale on it & the rubber which is suppose to stop water going on the floor is hanging off, so when you get out of the shower, the floor is soaked.
The tv remote was absolutely filthy with markings on it worn off.
The tv mounted on the wall is in a very strange place as when you are laying in bed, you have to watch it at a certain angle. The actual tv looks more like a PC monitor.
Bottles of water supplied without any glasses to put the water in to!!
Attention to detail is paramount & for the price I was charged, I would've expected a bit more for my money
Atten
This is a great Hotel in this part of England. Very easy to enjoy the slow pace , great bar and good food. Quiet and within easy reach of main roads. Highly Reicommended.
Friendly and welcoming proprietor. Comfortable, spacious room although a couple of maintenance issues. Well presented and prepared food. Lovely location and building.
The property is in the same grounds of the very cosy traditional pub. Staff really nice and friendly.
Our room was in a quiet corner. Spotlessly clean but it was very bland. Very high ceiling with grey walks and plain white duvet It would have been more welcoming with a colourful throw on the bed, perhaps a picture on the wall something to soften it. Other than that (hopefully constructed criticism) it was a nice place to stay and we would go again.
Super hyggeligt sted gemt godt væk i en lille landsby . Ægte engelsk land idyl med en dejlig have hvor man kunne slappe af og også nyde den gode mad fra køkkenet. Super venligt personale der gjorde alt for at man følte sig velkommen.
Nice location and easy to relax , close enough to major roads and quite enough with that village feel. Nice rooms great management / Staff. Thank you
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
James
2022/4/17
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic Location
Great location with wonderful gardens. The accommodation is a lovely group of cottages in the garden with a lovely setting to enjoy. Our cottage had a maintenace issue whereby the toilet did not flush. I understand from a staff member when checking out that this has been broken for a while but yet to be repaired. The food at dinner was good quality but as an overall dining experience it could have been so much better had some background music been played to help create an ambience when dining. The staff were nice enough however clearly just doing their job without showing too much attention to the paying guests, perhaps some staff training would be of benefit .Breakfast experience was very good and the lady breakfast staff member was very efficient and friendly. Overall we enjoyed our stay however for the price per night at over £150 for the room with breakfast I think it is priced on the high side.
James
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
David
2022/1/31
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food and staff- rooms need attention
The staff were helpful and friendly. Yhe rooms are separate from the pub and are quite new. Our toom was cold at first as the radiator was turned off. The toilet was dufficultvto flush and we could only get lukewarm water from the taps. Ourvfriends had the same problem with the flushing but did get hot water. They could not empty the bath and had to use thr shower in the next room. The food was good both for the evening meal and breakfast.