The Lion Hotel | Hotel in Buckden

| 7.2 (507 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  4 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Buckden Hotel | The Lion Hotel

Hotel in Buckden

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.

The Lion Hotel is located in Buckden.

This 10 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, View, Bar, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 507 reviews with the average score of 7.2 . Coming to Buckden and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Windsurfing
  • Canoeing
  • Bar crawls
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Bowling
  • Fishing
General
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.35
Location:
8.5
Staff:
8.76
Facilities:
6.89
Comfort:
7.69
Cleanliness:
7.62
Anna
Aug 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: My room and bathroom were excellent, and there was a lovely view through the window.
Negative: I waited so long to be served SOUP that I gave up and went to the Shakespeare early and had a bite there instead!
Summary: Wonderful room , but restaurant service was so slow that I abandoned it and ate elsewhere!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Fireplace

View

Inner courtyard view, Quiet street view, Garden view, View, Landmark view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Fireplace

View

View, Quiet street view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Quiet street view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Junior Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Inner courtyard view, Quiet street view, Garden view, View, Landmark view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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