The Lion Hotel
The Lion Hotel
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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. The Lion’s bright, airy rooms each have a TV and free tea and coffee facilities. All rooms also have traditional décor, and a private bathroom. Henry VIII imprisoned his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, 10 minutes’ walk away in 12th-century Buckden Towers. Grafham Water has trout fishing and water sports, 3 miles away. The Lion’s restaurant offers seasonal menus, using meat sourced from a local butcher. Traditional afternoon tea and a selection of wines are also available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Lion Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Pub crawls
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Lion Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the room types. Please inform the property about pets via the Special Requests box during reservation. Without prior agreement the hotel may not be able to accommodate guest traveling with pets.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.
FAQs about The Lion Hotel
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Yes, The Lion Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at The Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The Lion Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Buckden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Check-in at The Lion Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at The Lion Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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The prices at The Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Lion Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Pub crawls
- Walking tours
