The Red Lion

Hotels
8.7 (604 reviews)
Main Road East Haddon , Northampton , gb

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Bar
Private parking
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Occasional maintenance needed
Issues with toilet cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Rooms are clean as noted in several reviews.
Service
8.97
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
8.7
Good location as mentioned in multiple reviews, enhancing guest experience.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are described as comfortable and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.49
Adequate amenities were mentioned, with some areas needing maintenance.
Value for Money
8.75
Guests felt they received great value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food quality received high praise, particularly for breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.66
Guests generally had a positive experience, with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:37

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Northampton

Garden Oasis: Relax in our serene garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings during your stay at The Red Lion.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in mouthwatering dishes at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of culinary delights to satisfy your cravings.

Comfortable Rooms: Unwind in our cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Red Lion. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 604 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.97
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.49
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Paul Louis family_with_children gi
4
Uncomfirtable
Pros:

Breakfast and quaintness of the place.

Cons:

Lack of cleanliness. Facilities more than tired. Bedroom better than the rest but access stairs very difficult. Headroom impossible.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Karl couple gb
9
Gorgeous location, welcoming staff, friendly and attentive waiter, the food was exceptional , probably the best burger I
Pros:

Beautiful location and environment

Cons:

Hotel part communal areas were tired and grubby, worn parts of carpet on stairs and dirty doors and banisters, dirty communal toilets.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
10
Excellent! I’ll be back.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and very helpful. Stunningly location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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LorraineG solo_traveller gb
8
Very pleasant stay with excellent food
Pros:

Staff were great and good was awesome. Very quiet so a good night's sleep from that perspective.

Cons:

Bit too hot, but it may suit others. Gents is awaiting a refit - signage suggests it's planned. Other parts of the building are tired and need some tlc.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable, quiet and good staff
Pros:

Site and location

Cons:

Bathroom to number 5 needs to be redecorated

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Hlynur solo_traveller is
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Meryem solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely!
Pros:

Super comfy bed and room. Delicious food and atmosphere and lovely staff. Highly recommend!

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Gill couple gb
5
Beautiful old building that needs a lot of work. Lovely breakfast. Wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

Hi, this lovely little building just needs some love and attention. The bedroom was cold on arrival and I had to get help to turn the heating on. The ceiling in the bathroom had a flashing light and peeling, flooded paint. It looked awful. The light fitting in the bedroom had bare wires showing where the ceiling rose should be. My husband put the ceiling rose back in. The bar shuts before 10pm and breakfast is only served until 0930. There are no Uber's in the area and taxi's are limited.
The best thing about the property was the lovely welcome and the breakfast quality. It was amazing.

Cons:

The bedroom was cold, damp, had flashing lights and the bathroom light is on a sensor. Which when you are in the shower and the lights go off, isn't very helpful.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
7
Charming quirky pub
Pros:

The pub in general is good, the rooms are a bit quirky but comfortable. We had room two, a small double. The staff where lovely and Alistair charming

Cons:

The only thing that let it down was that the light fitting was dusty and lopsided and the shower room needed a good old scrub down around the seals on the outside of the door. There was also a layer of dust on the towel radiator.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Vikki solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room - very clean- comfy bed- very friendly staff- excellent food

Cons:

Stair access to our room was difficult

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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DMPJL solo_traveller gb
10
First time visit
Pros:

First time stay at Red Lion, fantastic staff, fantastic food, lovely room and excellent value for money

Cons:

Have nothing to say here

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Eaves family_with_children gb
1
Place nice. Fire alarm process terrible. If it has been a cold & wet
Pros:

Friendly staff when they were there before the night of the fire alarm, but Very defensive the next morning when they had no idea what the residents went thro

Cons:

No staff on site. We had a fire alarm. The contact did not work. Had to search the premises. Found a person in bed. My mother disorientated. All eventually down to a low battery in the pigeon loft. Staff the next morning very defensive when I suggested site contact should be added to the fire board

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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GERRIT solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay, great value for money, really enjoy staying here
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay, lovely room, very comfortable bed, lovely breakfast and staff were really polite and friendly, high standard as usual, stayed here previously, and definitely will again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
A relaxed quiet village location
Pros:

The staff were over and above the welcome, they were all charming, from the first minute we walked in, it was friendliness and genuinely so, you could tell the team were not putting it on, they were like it to all the guests of either the staying guests, or the diners.
The food in the restaurant in the evening was fabulous, tasty, well laid out and very good value for money. The atmosphere was charming, with a nice twist of olde worlde charm, but not too much.

Cons:

There was nothing you could complain or grumble about, it was all an enjoyable, relaxed evening within a great environment.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Kari solo_traveller gb
9
A treat
Pros:

Location is well positioned for great Gardens to visit. A handsome building in an attractive village. Welcoming, friendly staff . Even the Car Parking is well-designed and attractive.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location in a pretty village. Very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Delicious food, which was great value. Cosy room with a great breakfast.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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malcolm solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Relaxing vibe. Luxurious bedding. Complimentary water and biscuits
Tasty breakfast
Friendly staff

2026-06-04 via Nuitee