The Lion Hotel, Buckden (Cambridgeshire) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

High Street, Buckden (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE19 5XA

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Buckden (Cambridgeshire)100 m

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 42.5 km

London Luton (LTN) 59.3 km

Bus

Bus stop 10.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious, featuring a large bathroom that made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“The restaurant served excellent food, making every meal a good experience that I looked forward to.” view full review

Breakfast Bliss

“The breakfast was excellent, especially the full English, providing a perfect start to my day.” view full review

Charming Ambiance

“The building had a unique character with nicely furnished rooms that enhanced the overall experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Hiking
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
BBQ facilities

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

High Street, Buckden (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE19 5XA

Map view

High Street, Buckden (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE19 5XA

City landmarks

Buckden Marina

2.3 km

Nature reserve

Brampton Wood

2.8 km

Park

Grafham Water Park

3.2 km

Church

All Saints' Church

4.0 km

Between Paxton Quarry and Visitor Centre

Southlake Aqua Park

4.1 km

Church Lane

Holy Trinity Church

3.9 km

Park

Hinchingbrooke Country Park

4.9 km

Nature reserve

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

4.7 km

Grafham Water

4.6 km

Little Paxton

Little Paxton Pits

4.7 km

High St

Paxton Pits Visitor Centre and Parking

4.7 km

Museum

The Cromwell Museum

6.3 km

Brampton Road

Hinchingbrooke House

5.7 km

Island Hall

6.1 km

Church

St Peter's Church

6.2 km

Nearby

Church

Buckden Towers

170 m

Church

St Mary's Church

270 m

Restaurants

The George Hotel & Brasserie

40 m

39 High Street Buckden

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Douglas

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with a much-needed sofa and a poster bed, but the washer was not working. The service was attentive, including housekeeping and assistance with tours. The location is set in lovely surroundings with a village atmosphere. The dining experience included exquisite dishes. On the downside, the facilities lacked a functioning washer and Wi-Fi was not available.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a comfy 4 poster bed and a much-needed sofa was cozy.

Service

9.0

The service was great with attentive housekeeping and tour assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is nestled in lovely surroundings with a quaint village feel.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience offered exquisite dishes.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were adequate, but the washer not working was inconvenient.

Lesley

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is nestled in a lovely village, boasting a quiet atmosphere and surrounded by picturesque surroundings. The rooms offer a comfy 4-poster bed, a settee for relaxation, but unfortunately, the washer was not in working condition. The service provided, including housekeeping, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance, was top-notch. The dining experience, featuring delicious grilled fish, was satisfactory. Overall, a peaceful location with charming surroundings, even though the washer issue was inconvenient.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable with a lovely 4-poster bed and a nice settee for relaxation, although the non-functional washer was a drawback.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with attentive housekeeping, a warm welcome drink, and helpful tours/ticket assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a lovely village, offering a tranquil setting surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pleasant with tasty grilled fish on offer.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and suitable for a comfortable stay.

Alison

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with a washer that needs fixing, cozy beds, a delicious breakfast, and a much-needed sofa. The location is surrounded by lovely surroundings in a quiet area. The service includes superb housekeeping, a warm welcome drink, and helpful tours/ticket assistance.

Rooms

8.0

The room had comfy beds and a much-needed sofa, but the washer was not working at all.

Service

9.0

The housekeeping was superb, the welcome drink was lovely, and the tours/ticket assistance was very helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in lovely surroundings in a quiet area of the Lovely Village.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience included delicious Italian products.