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The Jester Country Inn

3.0 star property

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Garden
Garden
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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116 Station Rd, Baldock, England, SG7 5LT
  • Place, Ashwell Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Baldock

At The Jester Country Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of River Cam and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Ashwell Springs. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This inn has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a picnic area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Baldock inn, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Therfield Heath and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Steeple Morden Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Ashwell Springs - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • River Cam - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 33 min drive - 26.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 39 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 47 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Ashwell & Morden Station - 18 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch Fifty Two - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pixie’s Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Jester Country Inn

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Jester Country Inn also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Baldock inn.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Jester Country Inn offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 7 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

The Jester Country Inn Inn
The Jester Country Inn Baldock
The Jester Country Inn Inn Baldock

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Jester Country Inn?

The Jester Country Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Jester Country Inn?

Yep, The Jester Country Inn has a free self car park.

Does The Jester Country Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Jester Country Inn?

No, The Jester Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Jester Country Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Jester Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Jester Country Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Jester Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Staff, and gorgeous rooms.

I stayed at the Jester while I was in the area for business. Bas and his chef Derek bent over backwards to accommodate during what was a very difficult time for them at the tail end of the second lockdown. With no other staff to support them, and making preparations for the reopening, they still found time to make sure I had access to evening meals and breakfast, despite the fact they had no reason to open the kitchen, just to serve me. As my stay extended in to the reopening period post lock down, I got to sample some of their fantastic weekly specials on the menu, which you really do have to order at the first opportunity, or there is the very real possibilty of missing out. The room I stayed in was fantastic, with a very co.fortable, vintage 4 poster bed, and I also had the chance to see a few of the modernised rooms they had been preparing, should I opt for a change on future business trips. Can honestly say, this will forever be my choice of hotel when visiting the area, and I would urge anyone nearby to drop in for dinner given the chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even at the price, the hotel is disappointing. Rooms are adequate but need a proper refresh and public areas also tired. Covid has had an impact on facilities as only the bar was open and no food on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight stay

Allocated spacious room with four poster bed with spotless white sheets and duvet cover. We had a large walk in shower and soft bath sheets. Tea and coffee making tray provided and good size television on wall. Extra pillows and towels in wardrobe if required. Our meal in the bar was lovely. I had delicious beef stir fry and my husband had beef curry which he said was very nice. Sticky toffee pudding and custard was so good. All washed down with a nice Sauvignon and lager. The owner Bas is very attentive and gave us bottles of water for room. Nothing seems too much trouble for him and the young gentleman working with him. This hotel is in an ideal situation to take the train in to London for a days sightseeing without having to stay in a busy environment. The station is directly across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

2nd stay here in2 weeks....hotel of choice for me when in the area. Friendly staff, nice bar and excellent food, the carvery was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little find...

Last minute booking all without a hitch. Great friendly owner and staff. The owner Bas making the most that the current restrictions allow. Restaurant seemed to do a good trade and all organised well under difficult times. Will make this my hotel of choice when im that way again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ant stay

Warm welcoming Comfy beds Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jester hotel

Booked due to working in the area. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Was made welcome by the owners and staff. Luckily could get food as covid restrictions lifted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good food. Warm and clean environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Chose this place as it was convenient, noted that it was rated as superb but that wasn't what clinched the deal which was just as well because how anyone can rate it that highly is beyond me. It is just a dull drab pub devoid of any kind of character. Check in was friendly enough initially then I got the impression that the lady would rather be doing something/anything else. Room was poky and the bed lumpy, watching the telly was excruciating due to the signal dropping out with the picture and sound going haywire. Evening meal was basic and the beer was ok (hooray, ok beer found in a pub!!!!!!). Noticed a sign at the bar stating that those booking via Hotels.com etc had to pay extra for breakfast whilst those booking direct got it included. I decided that this wasn't so much of a problem because the evening meal was so off putting i would have given it a miss anyway. Could hear noise from adjacent rooms, particularly the whooshing/gurgling sounds emitted by the pumping devices joined to the toilets. Not impressed, happy to look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service

Friendly stay. Room need (and getting) refurbished

Nice staff but property very tired. The owner has started refurbishing the rooms. Saw new carpet in upstairs halls. Our room badly in need of redo and new beds. It’s an old building, no elevator, narrow stairs. The cooked breakfast was very good and staff friendly. It’s not in a village but right across the road from the train station with direct links to Cambridge and London.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We stayed for 1 night, and Bas and the team were so hospitable. Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was individually cooked with good ingredients and was exceptional. The property has recently changed hands and upgrades are ongoing. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money.

Lovely little country inn, right on the doorstep of the train station. New proprietors, putting a lot of effort into making the inn a warm welcoming place. Food was good, nicely presented, good selection on the menu. All you could ask for in a reasonably priced inn.Small gripe: TV was lousy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are amazing. The property does need updating but the has recently been taken over and I can see that new management have already started improvements
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property a bit off the beaten track. Over all staff very pleasant and easy to talk to. Maybe facilities a little bit outdated. However enjoyed the stay and had a good nights sleep before visiting Duxford air museum next morning, Barrie Crowther
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019