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The John Barleycorn Inn

3.0 star property
Cambridge inn with bar/lounge

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The John Barleycorn Inn offers a cozy retreat with a bar and breakfast. Enjoy the convenience of self parking during your stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge

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The price is $79
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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About the neighborhood

Map
Moorfield Road, Cambridge, England, CB22 4PP

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sawston Hall - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • River Cam - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Audley End House - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

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
  • Shepreth Station - 11 min drive
  • Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SmallTown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Building - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Four Duxford - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The John Barleycorn Inn

  • At The John Barleycorn Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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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.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place . Clean rooms . friendly people .
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really polite staff. Great clean accommodation also. Great food and friendly locals. Cant wait to stay again
Liam, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Disappointing

Not sure how this place is 4 star it’s a few huts at the back of a pub
James, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cottsge charm
kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My stay at John Barleycorn Inn

Loved the place but bed could do with upgrading
philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Myself and my partner stayed here
Sean, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great food and staff team
Phil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Landlord’s diplomacy. Bed was rather small.
Julian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely looking place with nice beamed interior. Friendly staff. Meals bit expensive. Room was quite small with a tiny tv. Nice bathroom and good tea/coffee facilities. Noisy during night not sure if fan or what it was but got quite loud.Very nice cooked breakfast but no fruit.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always amazing fantastic food and staff
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, friendly and helpful staff! Super clean and atmospheric pub. Food was delicious. Service impecible. 100 percent recommend xxxx
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place. Cannot fault. Recommend xxxxxxxx
April, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old English pub

Location was excellent for visiting IWM Duxford which was the purpose of our stay. The room was rather small but comfortable and was fine for a couple of nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub was lovely with a good range of beers and good food. The cooked breakfast was excellent!
Steven, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable BB

Nice room-large and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Dinner a bit pricey.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We did not stay at The Barleycorn. They emailed me and cancelled
2-night trip