Crown and Punchbowl, High Street, Horningsea, Cambridge, CB25 9JG, United Kingdom
#6 of 51 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 872 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomThe only problem we had was arriving back at 10:45pm after a wedding and everything was locked up and could not access my room - I was not given the door code and had left the key at the desk, so as not to carry it around at the wedding - big wooden key fobs.
Both breakfast and dinner were V good. The staff attitude was excellent - very helpful and positive. Room was great for the price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Christine
United KingdomWe ate in the restaurant on the evening and again the service was excellent. However, we both ordered the pie and mash and the pie was a little burnt and quite dry inside and the vegetables underneath were lukewarm. The dessert was very good.
The staff worked really hard and were so friendly. Excellent breakfast provided.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Annelies
CanadaThe only thing that we did not like about our room was the lack of ventilation in the bathroom
Great ambiance, excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff. quiet location close to Cambridge
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomLovely setting Nice room Fresh milk not uht Great food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomUncomfortable with the amount of personal data required for online check-in and even just to sign on to the WiFi.
Excellent for an overnight stop. Very good evening meal and breakfast. Small, but comfortable, room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomA bit cold in the bar area
Good position, well maintained garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Fiona
United KingdomRoom was lovely, really clean and comfortable with good facilities. We had a great sleep, it was a quiet location, parking was great. Lovely staff, breakfast was good (although not really a streaky bacon fan but that's my little issue). Overall would definitely stay again and would recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Abiit
United KingdomIt's always a great place to stay, staff are very attention and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Peter
United Kingdomall good !
Warm welcome on arrival, and lovely big room, very good evening meal, and good breakfasts,. Easy to find and lovely big car-park, next to village church. All staff really helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe shower head was too high and the cubicle so small I couldn’t avoid washing my hair. There were a couple of dirty marks on the bathroom tiles
Fantastic food, great service, lovely room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Katy
United KingdomBeautiful quaint pub with lovely rooms. Rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable. We had a lovely stay thank you.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Jackie
United KingdomNothing
Easy to find nice room good food pleasant staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Edwards
United KingdomThe staff were very good. The room was nice and clean. The atmosphere in the pub was nice.
Breakfast was good, however the starters were poor, very little choice. The service for both the meals we had was very slow. (Evening dinner and breakfast). Also the pillows were lumpy so not comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Lee
United KingdomThe carpets had some staining and needed cleaning. The desk in my room would benefit from better lighting as it was quite dark to work there.
Comfy bed, large room, peaceful location. Food was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Toptalo
United KingdomBeautifully kept little hotel. Dinner and breakfast were excellent and all the staff that we met were outstanding!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Tim
United KingdomRoom bit noisy next to boiler
Almost everything staff friendly and very well run
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Dean
United KingdomN/A
Great location, lovely pub, food and accommodation was fantastic.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Victoria
United KingdomNothing
The property was clean , comfortable and very welcoming in a livery rural setting .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Monika
United KingdomGreat breakfast, lovely garden area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing comes to mind.
Very pleasant staff, delicious food and a great room to stay in. Also, plenty of parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Graham
United KingdomA tad on the expensive side if you bought through Booking Com, rather than through the pub
Great staff, relaxed setting, excellent food, comfortable rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomAs far as recall nothing.
Very enjoyable experience from arrival to departing next day.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sue
United KingdomI couldn’t open a window at night
Friendly staff Good off road parking facilities Excellent food Large comfortable bed ( in the new part )
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Sue
United KingdomA very small point but worth noting - I like to open a window . In the room I was staying in that wasn’t possible but it won’t deter me from staying in that room again.
Lunch was excellent ! Roasted artichoke soup followed by bangers and mash. Very tasty ! Breakfast was very good. Yoghurt with fruit and seeds followed by a full English. One of the tastiest breakfasts I’ve eaten in a long time. Staff were lovely as always. I always enjoy time spent at The Crown and Punchbowl.
Stayed in March 2024
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