The Three Hills

The Three Hills

Set in the peaceful Cambridgeshire village of Bartlow, The Three Hills is a beautifully restored Grade II-listed country inn ideal for a gourmet weekend escape. Roughly 15 miles southeast of Cambridge city centre, this multi award-winning pub-with-rooms blends relaxed rural charm with a high standard of both accommodation and gastronomy. The Three Hills is perfect for couples, friends, and discerning foodies seeking fine dining and comfortable lodgings within easy reach of East Anglia’s sights and landscapes.

At a glance

• Hotel: 5 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms
• Accommodation: 7 rooms
• Primary restaurant: The Three Hills — 2 AA Rosettes
• Google guest rating: 4.5/5 from 455 reviews

Why we like it

The Three Hills works especially well for a Gourmet Getaway because the AA-Rosette-level dining gives dinner real weight, while the small-scale inn character keeps the stay relaxed and joined-up.

Eat

The Three Hills

The Three Hills describes its cooking as Modern British: good, honest food based on fresh local ingredients, moving from pub classics and lighter dishes to Sunday roasts and more occasion-led plates.

The setting lets you choose between a cosy bar/snug and the brighter Orangery, so the level of formality is flexible. Food is served Wednesday-Friday 12pm-2pm and 6pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-2.30pm and 6pm-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-3pm.

The restaurant is on site. This works best as a relaxed rural pub-with-rooms stay where the dining room has enough polish for a special meal without losing the pub character.

Sleep

The inn offers seven individually designed guest rooms set within the historic main building as well as a converted barn, each blending classic comfort with stylish modern touches. You’ll find king-size beds, crisp linens, and calming colour palettes alongside indulgent rainfall showers and luxury bath amenities. Thoughtful extras—tea and coffee trays, plush robes, and smart TVs—make it a tempting spot for a longer linger. Some rooms are dog friendly and families are welcome, making The Three Hills a flexible choice for most travel groups after a restful night in the country.

Retreat

During a stay at The Three Hills, guests can unwind in the landscaped garden or enjoy a drink by the fire in the cosily furnished bar. There are covered heated terraces for alfresco dining, and several local walks start directly from the door—perfect for exploring ancient Bartlow Hills or meandering alongside the River Granta. The cultural buzz of Cambridge is about a 30-minute drive, while Saffron Walden and the rolling South Cambridgeshire countryside beckon nearby. Well situated for a rural break without isolation, The Three Hills gives you access to vibrant market towns and peaceful footpaths alike, all in under an hour’s reach from London by train to Audley End, then a short taxi ride.

The Gourmet Getaway

Indicative build-your-own Gourmet Getaway: the live price panel combines our current accommodation-and-breakfast benchmark with the selected restaurant's dining cost for two. It is designed for comparison and is not an official hotel package price. Because room and menu prices can change, use the price panel as the current indicative figure.

If you prefer an official hotel package, check the hotel's direct offers for the dates you are considering; availability and inclusions can change.

Best for

Food-led short breaks · Countryside weekends · Inn and restaurant-with-rooms stays · Dog-friendly stays · Families · AA Rosette dining

What guests say

Google reviews currently average 4.5/5 from 455 reviews. The strongest recurring praise centres on the atmosphere, property, breakfast, cleanliness, dining and service.

Feedback is more mixed around relatively little recurring criticism. Guests appear to value the whole pub-with-rooms package, with no single area having to compensate for a weak hotel experience.

Gourmet Getaways view

The Three Hills is particularly appealing for guests who enjoy high-quality pub dining without the formality of a country-house hotel. The two-AA-Rosette restaurant and rural setting give it enough culinary credibility to justify a dedicated overnight food break while keeping the atmosphere relaxed.