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The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Cambridge

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Two beds with crisp linens and grey pillows, a wooden headboard, and a painting of a pier adorn this stylish room.
Enjoy communal dining in our outdoor space with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and daily lunch specials at this traditional pub.
A neatly folded towel and a tube of soap are provided.
Enjoy a cold beer at the bar, where multiple taps offer a variety of brews.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room (Extra Large)

Twin Room (Extra Large)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Economy)

Double Room (Economy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cambridge

The Earl of Derby - Inn places you steps from Cambridge Junction and within a 10-minute stroll of University Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include luggage storage and a television in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Trumpington guest house include University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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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
  • The River Cam - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenpin Cambridge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Earl of Derby - Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Cambridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Earl of Derby - Inn also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cambridge guest house.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Earl of Derby - Inn offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. This Cambridge guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is 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

Is parking available at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Yep, The Earl of Derby - Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Earl of Derby - Inn on 28 July 2025 start from AU$208.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

No, The Earl of Derby - Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Cambridge Lakes Golf Course is a short 18-minute walk away.

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 118 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Early of Derby for one night and it was perfect! Either a 30 min walk or 5 min uber into town, the location is great. Check in and check out was easy and seamless. The room was clean and had everything you need! They even left a little bag of mini eggs as we stayed on Easter weekend! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eve, Greenhithe

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location for the train station & Cambridge Junction. Spacious room with good beds & bedding. Great parking, on site! Helpful team. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No dining on the day of arrival. The following day the breakfast was very poor, no remote for the TV. The double bed was two bases put together with a double mattress on top, if you ended up in the middle you would fall towards the floor, the service wasn't very good, the pictures that are being displayed for the hotel are out 10 Years old. I would advise Expedia to check this out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean,friendly

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Earl of Derby . Very friendly pub with fine accommodation beers and food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

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

Hidden Lodging Gem

Earl of Derby is very well located in Cambridge. Walking distance to town and train station. The rooms are very nice, comfortable, clean and quiet. Great being attached to pub for drinks and food. Hospitality is good and not intrusive. Staff are very helpful!! Just ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value

The room was good value and nice size. Staff friendly. You check in at the bar. But noisy re bar music till very early hours but we were awake anyway. It was a bit of a trek into the town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

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

Great stay

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean room over the pub. Good choice of breakfast- cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yevgeny

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, the room and linen smelt fresh and clean. Thanks for the toiletries and treats with the tea/coffee/hot choc. Having a fan in the room was fabulous as we needed to keep the windows closed to limit the traffic noise. Friendly staff and very accommodating with parking allowance on our check-out day. Thank you, we will return. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024