The Red Lion

Hotels
8.7 (637 reviews)
Main Road East Haddon , Northampton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

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 637 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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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Recommend
Pros:

Great food and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Youngman • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Pleasant a nd comfortable facilities..good breakfast. Helpful and cheerful owner. Grateful for fan in the room during hot nights.

Cons:

Wi-fi kept losing signal. Extractor fan noisy for 15 minutes after using the shower room

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • ch
10
Quiet and lovely!
Pros:

We‘ve come back several times and just love this little gem – absolutely worth it, it‘s so lovely, the breakfast is very nice and the location is gorgeous. I can really recommend taking a stroll through the village. We had sunday roast as well, which was 10/10! Would come back again and again!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Thibault • couple • fr
10
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel malgré la barrière de la langue.
L’endroit et au calme

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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ALLINPETE2012 • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The food was excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

The room was a bit small

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • je
10
Staff were very welcoming couldn’t do enough and the food was top notch
Pros:

Lovely village location proper English pub

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Stayed in the cottage and enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the pub - excellent food and beautiful garden.

Cons:

Beds in the cottage could do with new mattresses - too soft in our opinion

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Marieke • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Lovely pub/food/staff
Nice and quiet stay!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • nl
9
Gezellig hotel!
Pros:

Mooie kamer, gezellige pub en vriendelijk personeel! We waren er met de voetbal (Engeland-Argentinië) en er was een aparte kamer ingericht waar iedereen gezamenlijk voetbal kon kijken. Ook hebben we er heerlijk gegeten en hebben ze een ruim parkeer terrein.

Cons:

Bii aankomst vertelde de manager dat er tijdens de wedstrijd een actie was waarbij eten en drinken tussen 17.00 en 19.00 uur met 20% korting werd aangeboden en adviseerde hij ons hiervan gebruik te maken. Daarnaast hingen er ook posters met deze actie. Toen we later wilden bestellen, hebben we dit nog nagevraagd bij de medewerker achter de bar maar hij bleek helaas niet op de hoogte te zijn van de actie. Hierdoor werd de korting uiteindelijk niet toegepast. Dat was voor ons geen groot probleem maar het was wel wat verwarrend omdat de actie op meerdere manieren was aangekondigd. Verder hebben we een erg prettig verblijf gehad, daarom geven we graag een 9 in plaats van een 10.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Wilton • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The manager and staff where lovely and all had a smile.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Bryna • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Actually booked this hotel thinking it was in east Haddon, great location very enjoyable food room to front of hotel first class

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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scott • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Eirene Marriott • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful village
Pros:

Fabulous old pub with many places of historical interest close by Coton Manor Gardens Holdenby house and Gardens Cottesbrook House and Gardens and of course Althorp house and grounds

Cons:

Nothing, the room was a little bit small but it reflects on the price we paid especially with breakfast

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
Noisy road
Pros:

Food good overall

Cons:

Salad £5 for a few leaves no dressing

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic place to stay or just have a meal
Pros:

Room was lovely and clean. Very comfy beds. Fan as it was hot which was great. Food at the Red lion is fresh and nicest place I've eaten in a long time.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • family_with_children • gb
9
Definitely recommend. Great find. Fabulous dinner in evening with new menu
Pros:

Location was perfect. I took my son to Thomas land for his birthday at Drayton manor and we stayed here 1 night before travelling home.
Staff went out was to help when I arrived as I am
Single mum with my toddler. They even carried cot upstairs for me.

Cons:

The breakfast in morning wasn’t a good as the dinner in evening. They only had white bread. No brown available and that wasn’t explained when I asked for brown bread. No kids menu for breakfast. Service at breakfast wasn’t a good at service in evening for dinner and welcome I got when I arrived.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Cantillion • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

A very warm welcome after a long drive to Northamptonshire for work. I parked (plenty of spaces), checked in with ease, then came downstairs to the lovely restaurant/bar area and enjoyed a superb meal. The staff are really attentive and friendly. My room was lovely - a very comfortable bed and nice touches including bottles of mineral water, lots of (organic) tea and coffee choices and great toiletries. Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy breakfast as needed to get on the road for work. I look forward to staying again. Can highly recommend.

Cons:

I cannot fault The Red Lion. Amazing value for money, a really lovely atmosphere and I felt perfectly happy staying alone for work and dining in the pub/restaurant. Situated in a beautiful rural village with no road noise.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
We stayed for one night bed and breakfast after attending a wedding in the vicinity.
Pros:

The Red Lion is comfortable, clean and well equipped.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee