Located in the heart of Derby, The Earl of Derby - Inn offers a charming escape with a beautiful garden, lively bar, and inviting restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind with free newspapers or catch up on news in the lobby TV.
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 39 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
Shelford Station - 14 min drive
Meldreth Station - 16 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
The Earl of Derby - Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Earl of Derby - Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Earl of Derby - Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Earl of Derby - Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Earl of Derby - Inn and nearby?
The Earl of Derby - Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Earl of Derby - Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Earl of Derby - Inn like?
The Earl of Derby - Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Cambridge Station and 13 minutes' walk from University of Cambridge.
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The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Pub
Food
Train station
Bathroom
Parking
Ambience
What guests liked
On-site parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (8 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, delicious, and reasonably priced with a good choice of options cooked to order. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jun 11, 2025
Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jan 26, 2025
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 5, 2025
A lot of noise at night from outside roads and bars . No AC super hot, but the staff is nice.
Yuyan
Yuyan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 28, 2025
Good pub
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 20, 2025
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.
Rani
Rani, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 1, 2025
Great Staff
Great location, onsite parking rare in area so a massive bonus. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Rooms look recently refurbished. Only downside is the location is on a very busy road so rooms facing this are noisy most of the night. Recommend requesting a room at the rear.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
Nice Place
The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful.
The room was large and really comfortable.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 21, 2024
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
kevin
kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 23, 2025
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
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
Clean,friendly
Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating .
Very adequate for our needs
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 8, 2024
Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2024
Very nice place- everything clean, comfortable bed, nice staff. It is very close to the busy road though so earplugs are a must.
Leszek
Leszek, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2024
Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 24, 2024
Stay here. You won’t be disappointed
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2024
The Earl of Derby Pub is a friendly local establishment with good food, and very nice accommodations. Spacious room, lovely bathroom, very clean, and very friendly. Will definitely come back.
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 3, 2024
We had a good night and will be happy to book again
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2024
Comfortable atsmosphere
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 30, 2024
Lovely inn above pub. Spacious room with big bed. Bathroom could use some TLC however it was ok for 2 days. Location was perfect. Close to city centre and station. Car parking was also available.
Nanette
Nanette, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 17, 2023
Short break in Cambridge
Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 26, 2023
Perfect location. Just a few monutes from the train station.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 17, 2024
Extremely good service.
Raymond Gustav
Raymond Gustav, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2024
Good value
The room was in good condition , tea and coffee facilities were fine and the bed comfortably
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2023
Excellent location and only a short walk into the center of Cambridge. Friendly staff and ideal room with plenty of space for parent and teenagers.
Felt very safe and the car parking on site was a great bonus for ease and peace of mind. Will definitely stay again if visiting Cambridge.
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2023
Friendly staff & good location
Great location - near station (walking distance)
Free car park
Greeted by friendly gentleman who showed me to my room & passed on all info well
Large room with nice bathroom
Only improvement would’ve been a fridge and microwave in the room
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 9, 2024
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.