The Kings Head offers a cozy retreat with a playground for kids and a bar to unwind. Connect to WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and enjoy smoke-free premises.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
River Cam - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
University of Cambridge - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 34 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 25 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 31 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 58 min drive
Whittlesford Parkway Station - 7 min drive
Shelford Station - 7 min drive
Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
SmallTown - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Cambridge Building - 7 min drive
Nywines Of Cambridge - 4 min drive
The Three Horseshoes - 3 min drive
About this property
The Kings Head
When you stay at The Kings Head, 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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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
Minimum check-in age is 18
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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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
Traveling with children
Playground
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Kings Head offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kings Head 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.
Is parking offered on site at The Kings Head?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Head?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around The Kings Head like?
The Kings Head is located a short 7-minute walk from Sawston Hall.
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Reviews
The Kings Head Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
7.6
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
Ideal location for what we needed.
Holly
Holly, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Easy check in, hosts very welcoming, room was big and clean,
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
A good stay had a couple of requests which were dealt with and a good supply of breakfast cereal and croissants
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Clean and welcoming
Due to extreme hot weather even a large fan in the room,
Staff and locals made our stay memorable
Lovely white fluffy towels enhanced the shower after a sticky hot day/ night
Would recommend here for any length of stay
Jan
Jan, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2025
The room was a good size, clean and well laid out. The bed was very comfortable. Thhe bathroom was warm and shower powerful. The breakfast we knew was to be in the room and a limited offer but had everything we expected. Host was friendly and helpful. There was a good atmosphere in the pub ( no food available)
Jackie
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Room was spacious, clean and we had everything we needed. Staff were friendly, very easy check in. The only critique I’d give is the Bed wasn’t very comfortable.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Cosy pub
Lovely rooms, very spacious, nice continental breakfast, beautiful host very welcoming and friendly, will definitely go back!
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Comfortable
Friendly and suited purpose
richard
richard, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Friendly
Great location and friendly local atmosphere , everything you needed in my room.
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Was ok
Room was clean and ok nice and quiet, the breakfast was a bit poor as it was left in your room so was a box of cereal and milk with a shop bought croissant, plenty of places to eat within walking distance which was good
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Just a quiet clean room, exactly what we needed. A pub just like 5 steps away with excellent people giving us a very warm welcome. Felt at ease straight away.
D
D, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
Very quiet and comfortable stay.
Very comfortable, quaint rooms. We were only there for a night but would be more than happy to spend longer there.
Cooked breakfast would have been nice but we were really happy with the price so you can't have everything. The continental breakfast provided was fine.
Owners were lovely and we enjoyed a drink with them in the evening.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Michelle, was a great host. The bar is lovely and quaint. A perfect pit stop for a couple of nights for myself and 3 under 14s.
She made sure there was plenty for breakfast and anything we needed she was there. The rooms are bright and airy and a good sized shower space.
Harleen
Harleen, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2025
Although the bed was clean, there was a lot of dirt in the room, including aged cereal beside the fridge, and areas that hadn’t been dusted for weeks and damaged areas in the en-suite. There was a lot of noise from the beer cellar chillers.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Delightful
what a lovely little find. unfortunately I didn't spend much time there as we were at a gig down the road but I can tell you its the best sleep I've had in a long time, so comfortable.
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2024
Ideal
We arrived later than we had planned but received a warm welcome from the hosts.
We had the family room which is a good size, well decorated, warm and comfortable.
The accomodation was spotless.
We didnt eat there but will need to be in Cambridge in aroun 6 months time, so hoping we can stay again.
Great value for money. Highly recommended.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 2, 2024
Working locally
Upon arrival we were made to feel welcome and safe. The room was clean and dry, the only downside was being able to hear the cellar cooling machine during the night. Otherwise good.
A
A, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 12, 2025
Such friendly welcoming staff-could not fault. Unfortunately the double room was quite dirty and not in the best state of repair. The twin room was very noisy as situated directly near the fans for the pub cellar.
There were no clean pots for breakfast on our second day, breakfast was to be had in room (cereal, breakfast bars etc).
It served our purpose but a few improvements needed.
Keeley
Keeley, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2023
Cottage hotel room
Nice cottage room, beautiful outside seating area and flower boxes. Quite low ceiling pub. Was cold in the night and morning though, and couldn’t turn on any heating! Breakfast continental good products, although could’ve done with one of those little box of cereals. Floor and shower could’ve done with being more clean. Excellent value for money!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2023
Kings Head, Sawston.
One of four rooms in an adjacent block (so no disturbance from the pub), the room and bathroom were very clean and provided everything needed for a one-night stay.
Appears to have recently been refurbished. Good-size shower cubicle and good quality towels provided.
We chose twin beds and they were full-size singles, unlike those often provided in smaller hotels.
Room was large, warm and well lit.
Breakfast was continental and pre-packed in a small 'fridge, consisting of one croissant with buuer and jam, one pain au chocolat and one cereal bar plus a bottle of orange juice. Tea tray also provided. Adequate - especially for the price.
Had a drink in the bar before going to a nearby retaurant. Decent selection of beers and natives friendly.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 4, 2024
Below standard but nice staff.
Moved us rooms as had a problem with the 1st room so don't know if this was a back up room.
However was awake from the rain falling of a blocked guttering splashing on tarmac outside and someone couldn't tell where from, was clomping around in boots on a wooden floor from early hours.
Bed was comfy and it was warm inside but overall with the tired appearance of the room a leaking shower tray and continental
breakfast it just wasn't wasn't worth the money. Cafe 100 yrds up the road does a nice breakfast though.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2024
The staff were polite and courteous.
The accommodation was a wooden construction in the yard.
There is an open porch over the front door and it was littered with cigarette stumps.
The room was clean as was the toilet and shower. The bed and towels were also clean.
The toilet/shower room was a little cramped and the window would not open.
The cutlery consisted of one teaspoon, no knife to spread butter and no spoons to eat the breakfast cereal.
The TV did not work despite two attempts by the managers to fix it. Later I retuned the TV and it worked perfectly.
The mattress was uncomfortable, hard and lumpy.
We went into the bar at nine o’clock and it was closed. We asked for a drink to take to our room and were told that the till was closed.
Would we stay again? Probably not.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 18, 2026
Freezing filthy room
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Room very clean and tidy,, this was our second visit and the host and her staff very attentive to our needs, Fridge stocked with refreshments, will definitely go back for another visit,
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2022
very pleasant staff clean room good breakfast room clean and tidy overall very good