The Lion Hotel
High Street, Buckden, PE19 5XA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I have three small dogs. Would you be able to accomodate us on 28th -29th March for on night please?
Good Morning, Yes we do have some pet friendly rooms available for that night. You will need to reserve one of our family rooms and we do apply a sma..Answered on 29 February 2020Can you accommodate a very well behaved dog
Yes we do have pet friendly roomsAnswered on 1 August 2024Is breakfast included in price or if extra can you confirm the cost ?
The breakfast is charged extra . We charge £12.95 for Full English and £8.95 for continental Thank you for askingAnswered on 9 April 2021We've reserved a room for 27th December and you confirmed you could accommodate us and our young dog, could you allocate us a dog friendly room please
Hi We have allocated the room accordingly. Thank youAnswered on 22 November 2023Stayng with you 19 Novembe.Do you have access to PRIME Television ? Best Regards Jonathan F
Thank you for your stayAnswered on 23 March 2023Hoping to book one night for 13/14 april elderly father-in-law, do you have a ground floor double available? Stairs are not okay thank you
Hi We have 2 downstairs room available.Answered on 6 April 2023- Still looking?
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Lion Hotel
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawls
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Wake-up service
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
House rulesThe Lion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 ID 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 so guests might experience some noise.
FAQs about The Lion Hotel
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Room options at The Lion Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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The Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at The Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, The Lion Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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 2 miles)
- Bar crawls
- Walking tours
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The Lion Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Buckden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Lion Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
