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The Kings Head

Stay at The Kings Head in Sawston, Cambridge. Rated 3.8 with 131 reviews, offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and a cosy pub near top attractions.

Kings Head, 19 High St, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3BG, United Kingdom View on map
7.6/10
Good Based on 133 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with friendly service in a cosy pub setting

Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and attentive staff, alongside a welcoming pub atmosphere. The inn offers good value and convenient location, though some amenities are basic.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, comfortable and recently refurbished rooms with cosy, spacious layouts
  • Friendly, accommodating staff who respond well to special requests
  • Included breakfast regarded as tasty and with a good variety, including vegan options
  • Welcoming, cosy pub atmosphere popular with locals and visitors alike
  • Good value for money, especially given included breakfast and pet-friendly policy

Worth knowing

  • Rooms do not have air conditioning, which may be noticeable in warmer weather
  • Parking is available but limited, located to the rear of the property
  • Pub space is on the smaller side with low oak beam ceilings, lending a cosy but intimate feel
  • No on-site full restaurant or fitness facilities are available
  • Smoke-free policy throughout the property supports a clean environment

Best for

  • Travelers looking for a laid-back inn with a traditional pub experience
  • Visitors wanting easy access to local attractions like The Fitzwilliam Museum and Cambridge Botanical Garden
  • Guests seeking pet-friendly and kid-friendly accommodation options
  • Those prioritizing free breakfast and Wi-Fi as part of their stay
  • Visitors needing a convenient base for sightseeing and local family visits
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About this property

Welcome to The Kings Head

The Kings Head is a laid-back inn located in the heart of Sawston, Cambridge, offering down-to-earth rooms alongside a cosy pub atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a garden setting and benefit from amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and free parking. The property is pet- and kid-friendly, and the smoke-free environment contributes to a comfortable stay. Check-in is available until 10 PM, with check-out by 10 AM.

Accommodation here leans towards practical comfort rather than luxury, with recent refurbishments noted in guest reviews. Rooms are described as clean, spacious, and equipped with essential amenities like hot showers and complimentary tea and coffee. The friendly and accommodating staff have been praised, particularly for catering to dietary requirements at breakfast, making the experience suitable for a variety of guests including families and those with specific needs.

The inn’s location is advantageous for visitors interested in sightseeing and recreation, scoring well for accessibility to nearby attractions. Notable points of interest include The Fitzwilliam Museum, IWM Duxford, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, all within reasonable distance. Transportation links to major airports like London Stansted, Heathrow, and Gatwick also make The Kings Head a practical base for regional travel.

While the pub is described as cosy and small, it maintains a welcoming local atmosphere with well-regarded beer offerings. Some guests highlight the charm of its traditional oak beams and original open fires during colder months. Although the inn does not have a full restaurant or fitness center, the amenities and friendly environment cater well to visitors seeking straightforward, good-value accommodation in a village setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SR
Sarah Rose Apr 17, 2026
10

We had a great one night stay at The King's Head, in the area for a friend's birthday. We stayed in one of the stable rooms in the back garden and it was exactly what we needed; spacious and clean with a comfy bed, fluffy towels, a super hot shower + space to hang your clothes. We were really impressed for the price and with a large kettle provided + mugs, tea, coffee and milk we were very comfortable. The breakfast the next morning was excellent with a variety of options and the super-friendly staff went out of their way to accommodate me as a vegan; getting in museli and soya milk especially and cooking mushrooms and tomatoes separately without butter. If you have dietary requirements just call them in advance and they will happily sort you out. We'll definitely be staying again when we are next in the area. 10/10

RW
Rooney Wimms Apr 02, 2026
10

We stay here quite a bit when visiting family. If you want to visit Sawston the only real options are here or the Premier Inn in Whittlesford. This place is very well located and you can walk pretty much anywhere you need to. The rooms are quite cozy. The staff have always been pretty nice not really much else to say. If you need a hotel in Sawston I'd just stay here.

CC
Caitlin Causer Mar 31, 2026
10

Nothing was too much trouble the staff were lovely and very accommodating! Clean and tidy room, perfect for a weekend stay, will definitely return! Thank you.

PP
Penny Pannell Mar 22, 2026
10

Stayed for 1 night. Staff and regulars are very friendly. Had a stable room, newly refurbished, with own outdoor seating area. Room was spacious and clean. Lovely village location. Would definitely recommend.

EW
Ed Woollard Mar 19, 2026
10

Ignore any older comments about the rooms. We booked to stay here (2 adults, 1 child and a dog) and the rooms had clearly been recently refurbished. Beds were comfy, shower was clean and worked great, couldn't fault the room whatsoever. Didn't eat or drink in the pub, but very much enjoyed our breakfasts the next morning. Owners were lovely too. Would definitely recommend

DG
Dave Gore Mar 14, 2026
10

Fantastic little pub doing B+B also. Beautiful inside, low (and I mean really low, like about six ft. Maybe it should be renamed 'The Injured Head'...) oak beam ceilings. Pub is a bit on the small side... perhaps I should say cosy, yeah, cosy is better! Stayed the night and the room was perfectly fine, breakfast was great, got exactly what we asked for. Staff also very pleasant and greeted us warmly. Would recommend and stay again. Good value too!

JC
Jacqui Coldron Feb 25, 2026
10

This pub had recently been refurbed during Covid-19. Rooms where comfortable with everything you needed, excellent value for money. We were made to feel welcome by Robbie and Anita and nothing to much trouble. Breakfast included in price and was amazing. All good we had was home made and delicious lived the Lasagna. They do there best to adhere to Social Distancing, and if bars full locals were asked to sit outside as well as general visitors. Thank you for lovely stay and we will be back

E
Eddie Feb 24, 2026
10

Awesome pub with amazing staff who make you feel at home. I would also highly recommend the rooms that they offer. They’re really comfortable and the staff take really good care of you.

TWP
Terry welsharcher Payne Feb 12, 2026
10

Brilliant little pub that is frequented by Sawstons locals... the accommodation is of a good standard and the breakfast is excellent, original open fires warm the pub in the colder months, off road parking (round the back) is limited. Close to Town supermarket and two ATMs Bakers, good take a way food shops to. Beer is excellent and very well kept/presented

JE
Jonathan Egan Feb 02, 2026
10

Second time visiting, first time staying here. This is an extremely friendly and welcoming pub, staff and locals alike, really enjoy visiting. Rooms were really clean and spacious. A really enjoyable stay.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Kings Head

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway 44 min Walk
  • Shelford 50 min Walk
  • Chapelfield Way 2 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 29 Car · 2 hr 43 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 38 Car · 2 hr 52 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 30 min Car · 1 hr 35 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Cambridge. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

IWM Duxford 18,234 reviews

IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR, United Kingdom

4.8 · War Museum
The Fitzwilliam Museum 9,066 reviews

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB, United Kingdom

4.7 · Museum
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 7,511 reviews

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE, United Kingdom

4.7 · Botanical Garden
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