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The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn in Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), England

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8.2|Great
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Check-in
18Oct
Check-out
19Oct
Guests
2 Guests
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About the Property

Church Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), CB2 9LA
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Close to the city center
Great
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17th-century pub inn with free parking and restaurant, 2 miles south of Cambridge city centre

The Inn & Grounds

The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn is a 17th-century pub offering guest accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking. The building features a garden and terrace, with a designated smoking area for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the inn provides a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves a cooked-to-order breakfast, evening meals, and kids' meals, with wine and champagne available from the bar. The bar offers a selection of real ales and a welcoming atmosphere, with table service for breakfast. Guests can enjoy meals in the pub's traditional bar area or on the terrace.

Rooms & Accommodation

Guest rooms are located in a separate block adjacent to the pub, each with a private bathroom and air conditioning or heating. All rooms are non-smoking and come with key card access for security. The inn offers accessible parking and a twin room with disability access.

Location & Transport

The inn is situated just over 2 miles south of Cambridge city centre, with bus stops for services 7, 26, and 27 very nearby. The Trumpington Park & Ride is less than a 15-minute walk away, providing frequent buses into the centre for £3.50 return. The M11 motorway is a 5-minute drive, and the village of Grantchester is 1 mile from the building.

Pet-Friendly & Family Amenities

Pets are allowed at the inn, and the garden includes children's play equipment such as slides. Families benefit from kids' meals in the restaurant and accessible rooms for those with mobility needs. The hotel provides invoice upon request and has a designated smoking area for guests who smoke.

Highlights

Setting: 17th-century pub with garden and terrace

Parking: Free private parking on site

Dining: Restaurant with cooked-to-order breakfast and wine/champagne

Location: 2 miles south of Cambridge, near Grantchester and M11

Accessibility: Accessible parking and disability-access twin room

Family: Kids' meals and children's play equipment

Pets: Pets allowed on premises

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the beautiful Botanic Garden for a peaceful retreat.
  • Try the local specialty, Fitzbillies Chelsea buns, at their café.
  • Visit the Kettle's Yard for contemporary art and stunning architecture.
  • Explore the historic Midsummer Common for a picnic by the river.
  • Check out the Cambridge Market for unique crafts and local treats.

Select your room type

The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn features a range of room types across England, from double and family rooms to suites, with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers included
  • Really Comfy
    2 persons
    18 m²
    1 King-size bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
  • Comfy
    2 persons
    14 m²
    1 King-size bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
  • Fancy
    2 persons
    20 m²
    1 King-size bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
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Facilities

The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn provides amenities to make your stay in England comfortable and memorable
Facilities: Great
8.0/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Public parking is possible on site for free.

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn: Location in England

Church Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), CB2 9LA
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Getting around England
  • City Centre
    Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 35 min  ·  2.9 km
  • Airports
    Cambridge (CBG) 12 min  ·  7.5 km
    London Stansted (STN) 64 min  ·  42.4 km
  • Bus
    Bus stop 3 min  ·  200 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 16.0 per person.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
19
Former name
The Unicorn

Guest Reviews and Ratings

What previous guests said about staying at The Meadow Lark - A Heartwood Inn.
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.8/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Pros
Excellent breakfast
Good food
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Ample parking
Cons
Noisy rooms
Mould in bathroom
Outdated rooms
Guest reviews
based on 1254 reviews
8.2/10
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