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The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near University of Cambridge

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Towels
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Located in the heart of Derby, The Earl of Derby - Inn offers a charming escape with a beautiful garden, lively bar, and inviting restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind with free newspapers or catch up on news in the lobby TV.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
$107 nightly
The total price is $129
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Economy) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Economy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Extra Large)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 39 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Shelford Station - 14 min drive
  • Meldreth Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Earl of Derby - Inn

The Earl of Derby - Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Earl of Derby Inn
The Earl Of Derby Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Earl of Derby - Inn and nearby?

The Earl of Derby - Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Earl of Derby - Inn like?

The Earl of Derby - Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Cambridge Station and 13 minutes' walk from University of Cambridge.

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Reviews

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • On-site parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, delicious, and reasonably priced with a good choice of options cooked to order. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Pub
Food
Train station
Parking
Bathroom
Beer garden

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Soooo welcoming

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really lovely place

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.
Natasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good pub
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Homely pub accommodation

Warm welcome, lovely room with extra touches like a pack of sweets & hot chocolate as well as the usual biscuits and tea & coffee. Beautifully clean and modern. Excellent wifi and free parking within walking distance of city centre
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean,friendly

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs
Steve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a good night and will be happy to book again
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Earl of Derby Pub is a friendly local establishment with good food, and very nice accommodations. Spacious room, lovely bathroom, very clean, and very friendly. Will definitely come back.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here. You won’t be disappointed
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break in Cambridge

Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Tony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable atsmosphere
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff & good location

Great location - near station (walking distance) Free car park Greeted by friendly gentleman who showed me to my room & passed on all info well Large room with nice bathroom Only improvement would’ve been a fridge and microwave in the room
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay here at the weekend. We were only there one night as we had a wedding to attend nearby. The staff are brilliant, so helpful and friendly even let us check-in early. Room was perfect. Car parking so easy. Shame we couldn’t have spent longer there. Would definitely use again if in Cambridge.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

everything was great. As this is a pub on a saturday night a band plays in the pub downstairs. We were fine with that. Very reasonable food prices. Very good selection of shower bottles and coffee and tea with biscuits,jellybeans,and mints. Great value centre of cambridge is 15 min walk along one road.
jon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bit out of the way but served its purpose
john, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff & Service brilliant

Second time we have stayed as handy for my Papworth appts. This time mattress needs replacing, we did inform staff & it was noted. They don’t know unless it’s reported, but otherwise & enjoyable stay. Nice atmosphere in pub with very friendly staff.
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Manager was kind enough to let me check in at 2AM despite normally only allowing until 11:30PM
Stone, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Unruly guests made for a terrible night sleep. Housekeeping needs to improve. Food was good, staff was friendly. Best of luck to the aspiring musician.
Kim, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A bit disappointed with the service, i booked this hotel for 2 nights for 3 people, after booking i phoned the property and requested 3 single beds, the woman i spoke to said we will have a room with 3 singles beds, when the lads got there the room had a double and a single, not happy
MIDTECH BUILDING, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never again.

Nobody waited for me; I couldn't make the check-in because no one was there. I was alone in the middle of the night without any help. Nobody replied on the phone, and Hotels.com couldn't even refund me. It was a complete disaster and a lack of respect in all senses. Everyone provided horrible service, and I’m disappointed. The hotel looks terrible, and the staff is not professional at all. I had to book another hotel, and nobody replied to my messages. It is an awful experience; don't go to that place if you don't want to regret it.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional City Pub, good value, good location.

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.
Gavin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two thumbs up for the Earl.

I often visit Cambridge on business from abroad, and have a limited budget, which often leads to me staying in allegedly quaint bed and breakfasts that inevitably have unpleasant surprises such as shared toilets. This was my first time staying at The Earl Derby, and I can say that for the price, this pleasant tavern by the train station is fantastic. The staff are great, if you are hungry you can pop down to the pub and be treated to interesting Portuguese-inspired foods from Madeira. The place is quiet and has large rooms with nice bathrooms. Definitely a gem.
Jeremy, 12-night trip