Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 11 min drive
Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive
University of Cambridge - 13 min drive
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 32 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 32 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
Whittlesford Parkway Station - 6 min drive
Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 7 min drive
Shepreth Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Greyhound - 5 min drive
The Plough - 7 min walk
The Three Horseshoes - 6 min drive
The Tickell Arms - 3 min drive
About this property
The John Barleycorn Inn
When you stay at The John Barleycorn Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from May 26 2022 to May 26 2023 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The John Barleycorn Inn currently open?
This property is closed from May 26 2022 to May 26 2023 (dates subject to change).
Does The John Barleycorn Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The John Barleycorn Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The John Barleycorn Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The John Barleycorn Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The John Barleycorn Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The John Barleycorn Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
The John Barleycorn Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2022
Very nice place . Clean rooms . friendly people .
Gary
Gary, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2022
Really polite staff. Great clean accommodation also. Great food and friendly locals. Cant wait to stay again
Liam
Liam, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2022
An uncomfortable stay
This place could be really fabulous but it is looking a bit tired. The bed was particularly uncomfortable and the duvet just about covered it. Furnishings were dark and a bit shabby. Bathroom is nicely fitted out but water pressure very temperamental.
We did receive a warm welcome and the cooked breakfast was good but not much choice. We didn’t eat dinner there but bar was busy with diners.
chrissie
chrissie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 8, 2022
Sue
Sue, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2022
Could do with better mattresses
The room was reasonably spacious, the bed / mattress was not the best and the TV in the room was extremely small.
Breakfast and service was excellent 👍
william
william, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 20, 2022
Nice place to stay
Clean & comfortable small room in an annexe to a lovely country pub with excellent food and service. Very convenient for IWM Duxford (5 min drive) and 15-20 mins for Cambridge park & ride or city centre.
F
F, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2022
Uber friendly Hosts
Stayed prior to a Spitfire flight out of Duxford next morning. Great atmosphere, especially the pseudo Pilot Officers rooms which leant themselves to the occasion. Staff we absolutely super and Uber friendly and helpful. Excellent food !
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair
Jan 6, 2022
Disappointing
Not sure how this place is 4 star it’s a few huts at the back of a pub
James
James, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2021
Not great
Rooms are very worn. Bedroom fan so noisy and they could t switch it off.
Pub is good, breakfast finishes at 8.30am. Bit early!!
Steve
Steve, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2021
John
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 28, 2021
Avoid
The pub itself was great, the food and service was good. Neither of us slept a single moment. The room has a bright green light shining all night and our room has the boiler fixed to the outside wall behind bedhead. Honestly sounded like a jumbo jet the whole time, initially i thought there has been an explosion, it was so loud. They are aware and still sell the room.
Johnathon
Johnathon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2021
Spent 3 nights here and really enjoyed it. Staff friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very good. Real coffee in a pot. Has a good bus service to and from cambridge so no worries about trying to find somewhere to park. Hope to return soon.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2021
Lovely relaxing two night stay with excellent food
We were lucky enough to catch a cancellation to stay for a couple of nights at this lovely village pub with four letting rooms just a stumbling distance from the bar! So close to Duxford IWM and so peaceful and quaint. The welcome could not have been friendlier. The pub was busy with regulars and visitors alike and the food was so good my husband said it was probably the best steak meal he'd ever had - and he's been around a while! (Can't remember what it was called, but it was strips of fillet steak on a green salad). Have tried to recreate it, but looks like we'll just have to go back again!
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2021
Lovely old atmospheric pub. The welcome and food was excellent. Sausage at breakfast was particularly nice. Room was in an annex to the rear opposite the outside bar space but not an issue with noise etc.
Very convenient for Duxford .
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2021
A long awaited return.
We had not stayed there since before the pandemic, nevertheless we were recognised and made welcome.
A nice clean room was provided and a spacious bathroom. A delicious freshly cooked breakfast was provided in the morning. Small wonder that we return there, not just to stay, but also to meet up with friends for dinner.