The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs

Hotels
8.2 (506 reviews)
The Chalk Hare, 16 Melbourn Street , Royston , GB
+44 1763 290530

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Nice location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Maintenance needs

Categories

Cleanliness
6.28
Multiple reviews mentioned significant cleanliness issues, including dust, mould, and dirty areas.
Service
9.25
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.79
Guests appreciated the convenient and appealing location.
Room Quality
7.24
Some rooms received mixed reviews, with complaints about noise and tired decor.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities were generally well-received, though some issues were noted like toilet flush problems.
Value for Money
8.23
Guests found the overall experience to provide decent value, but some felt it fell short given price.
Food and Beverage
9.28
The food, especially breakfast, received excellent reviews.
Overall Experience
8.25
The overall experience was positive, though certain issues impacted the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at Banyers House with beautifully furnished rooms featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of breakfast options including continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian choices.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated just a short distance from popular attractions like Audley End House and the University of Cambridge, Banyers House is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

To book your stay at Banyers House and enjoy a memorable experience, contact us now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 506 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Would recommend
Pros:

Great staff; friendly and responsive. Faultless service.

Cons:

I would have appreciated detailed instructions as to how to use the air-con in the room. The remote control is cryptic, to say the least.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel, staff were very attentive, especially Shelly, Eliot and Jeff.

Cons:

our room was over the entrance and being a Saturday night was a bit noisy, but not too much of an issue.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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IanIreland • couple • ie
10
Gorgeous hotel with lovely people
Pros:

The Staff were very attentive and polite the room was just stunning and the food was excellent. I cant really praise it enough

Cons:

Couldnt get my car to charge on site got over that fairly quickly

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Large, comfortable rooms, attention to detail, great staff, amazing breakfast, brilliant restaurant, and superb location. Great work. Keep it up!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and convenient.Likely to return
Pros:

Room comfortable and clean. Good choice of food of good quality

Cons:

No problems

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

all went well, pleasant reception

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Trevor Alan • couple • gb
8
Good and would stay again
Pros:

All good breakfast lovely all very clean staff friendly.

Cons:

Parking could be difficult

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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hagelstein • solo_traveller • gb
9
Relaxing place comfortable bed nice and quiet
Pros:

Staff were very polite and helpful. Able to give us information about the area

Cons:

Unable to charge our ev. They weren’t working

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
Accommodation described as “pub with rooms”…but in practice this hugely undersells the facilities.
Pros:

Rooms good size and nicely furnished with comfortable bed. Bathroom lovely with good toiletries. Great breakfast.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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JOOLS • couple • gb
8
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book to stay there again when visiting family.
Pros:

The staff were excellent and the place was really easy going, comfortable, light and airy.
The large beer garden was a great place to meet up with family and to have refreshments with the grandchildren.

Cons:

Not being cooked breakfast fans we found the continental options limited eg no choice of cereals or fresh fruit.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Amazing.
Pros:

Lovely staff, amazing pub and the closeness to everything was perfect

Cons:

The green light in the room.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Libby • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed our mini break. Thanks to everyone.
Pros:

All food was very good. Generous portions and very nicely presented. Tasted good too!

Cons:

Loo in our room did not flush properly.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
6
OK, but could have been much better.
Pros:

Really comfortable room with a large bathroom. Lovely garden area. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Vibe in the bar in the evening was buzzing

Cons:

I'm feed up of arriving at a hotel , booking in and then being told that the restaurant is fully booked and they cannot serve food in the Bar!! So welcome, but now go out and find somewhere else to eat!
Breakfast took at least 20 minuets to arrive. Sausage and bacon poor and grisly. (Need a new supplier)

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Wilbur • couple • nl
10
Beautifully refurbished
Pros:

Nice modern refurbished room and bathroom. Restaurant and pub good and cozy.

Cons:

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2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • za
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • gb
10
Cracking service and gorgeous rooms
Pros:

Best food I've ever eaten

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable and relaxing stay in a very well appointed rooms above a cracking pub.
Pros:

Good air-con, comfortable beds, lovely decor and building, great pub and restaurant downstairs, nice bathroom, friendly staff, on site parking.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee