About this property

The Earl of Derby offers en suite rooms and is just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station. With free parking the Earl is 400 metres from the Botanic Gardens. Sky Sports is available in the bar and there is free Wi-Fi throughout. Bedrooms at this traditional public house feature bathrooms with baths, power showers and free toiletries. They also include TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and internet connections. The Earl serves traditional and continental breakfasts from early in the morning, and provides home cooked meals throughout the day. There are several restaurants just a short walk away. There is bus stop 100 metres from the Earl, which services Cambridge City Centre. Kings College and Fenners Cricket Ground are within a 15-minute walk of the Earl of Derby. Dogs are charged at £25 per night. Only one dog per room - Double/Twin rooms only.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
or
4 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is good. It was a last minute booking so value for money was great, breakfast was included in the price with a good choice of options. Car parking is free.
  • Céline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Typical atmospheric English pub. Very friendly staff, nice entertainment. Also good beds and clean rooms. Breakfast tasted excellent (both basic and full version).
  • Nadezhda
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location. Option to check-in quite late (until 11 p.m.)
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy room, nice shower, comfy bed, special goodies in the room.
  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Hotel location and proximity to the city is great, Room was cosy and plenty of space for luggage, The Earl of Derby is a place I would recommend to visitors to Cambridge
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room, and good parking.
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly good location short walk to centre room well equipped with water and treats !
  • Tania
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and nicely decorated with a lovely big bath. Free toiletries, bottled water and sweets were a nice touch. It’s about a 20 min walk from the city centre which is convenient while also being away from the main busy areas so it’s a...
  • Elisabeth
    Austria Austria
    Earl of Derby’s staff was very friendly and the close location to the train station makes it a perfect stay for Cambridge if you intend to continue travels by train. The walk to the center does not take long so we would gladly visit again.
  • Jiun
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The location really close to train station and there has bar just at reception

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

The Earl Of Derby takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property do not accept American Express as a method of payment.

Latest check-in time on 25 December is at 13:00.

Please inform The Earl Of Derby in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.