About this property
In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet. The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church. You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
United Kingdom“Staff went above and beyond. Cocktails, breakfast were amazing. Will return. Location fab for Duxford” - Lesley United Kingdom“The location was excellent. Very helpful and polite staff. We had a quiet and comfortable room.”
- Steve United Kingdom“Offset from the pub. Superb room. Everything you need. Good food too. Happy and professional staff.”
- Sue United Kingdom“Breakfast was lovely and good sized portions. Requested alterations to standard menu were happily catered for.”
- Alan United Kingdom“Location great for Duxford, extremely pleasant staff they were very helpful. Food was good at dinner and I imagine breakfast would have been as well but we had to leave before it started.”
- Sunil United Kingdom“Cosy, felt homely, brilliant hospitality & just 4 minutes to Hinxton Conference Centre.”
- Timothy United Kingdom“Lovely old pub in a picture postcard village. They have built modern, comfortable rooms at the back of the garden”
- Stephen United Kingdom“I couldn't believe how friendly and welcoming the staff were! And the food: Breakfast and Dinner was superb. Also, great rural walks around Hinxton using designated pathways.”
- Sharon
Denmark“Friendly, very cozy pub and lovely accommodation, beautiful village” - Jim United Kingdom“The Staff, especially James, were excellent as Showing us our room / Front of House / Taking Orders, he was all over the place. Food for Dinner and Freshly Cooked Breakfast (Included) no complaints. Very quiet, might be time of year though...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
