★★★
Inn
St Ives
7.3/10

Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

With a thatched roof and white stone walls, The Old Ferry Boat is considered England’s oldest inn. Overlooking the Great Ouse River, the rooms are tastefully furnished and have free Wi-Fi. The hotel is 30 minutes’ drive from the centre of historic and picturesque Cambridge, and Duxford Imperial War Museum. Rooms all include a TV, telephone, stereo, ironing facilities and a private shower room. Some also look out on to the garden. The spacious, relaxing restaurant serves a range of meals, from traditional favourites to exotic dishes. Guests are offered a tasty full English breakfast every day. The Old Ferry Boat was built in Anglo Saxon times. Historical documents record that liquor was sold here as early as 560 AD but the foundations are thought to be a century older.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children are not allowed.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Back Lane, St Ives, PE27 4TG, United Kingdom, St Ives, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Bar Good breakfast Free on-site parking Private bathroom View Bath Flat-screen TV

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a bathroom sink with two faucets and a mirror at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a bedroom with a large bed with a black headboard at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a table in a room with a window at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a bedroom with a bed with pillows and a lamp at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a stained glass window of a man sitting on a stool at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a shower with a shower head in a bathroom at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

an old harry bank inn with a sign on it at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a group of picnic tables and umbrellas in front of a building at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

a bedroom with a bed with two pillows and a lamp at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns in St Ives

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Reviews

Mcdermott 10/10

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Pros: Lovely pub. Food was really nice. Had a good night's sleep and the staff were friendly.

Kieron 8/10

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Lovely homely feel, amazing staff and food.

Pros: Staff were amazing and very welcoming. Food was lovely, we will be back.

Adam 10/10

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Pros: Nice place Nice people Clean and comfy. Well run bar. Chris and Marks were great

Cons: Zero

Beverly 9/10

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Really enjoyable short break in an excellent pub with lovely, friendly and helpful staff

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good and nice variety. Dinner good value for money. Pub decorated really prettily for Christmas, giving a nice atmosphere and an interesting history. Lovely little village location - enjoyed a walk up to the church on a lovely sunny winter's morning. Great location for visiting nearby towns and attractions.

Cons: Out room was next to the extractor fans, which were a bit of a distraction in the evening (but went off about 10ish).

John 10/10

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A perfect getaway

Pros: The general friendly atmosphere but professional run inn

Cons: Everything

Paul 8/10

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Pros: Quiet location, comfortable ambience, good value for money.

Cons: Stairs creaky and steep. Room decoration a little dingy.

Nicola 8/10

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Pros: The staff were brilliant, fun and efficient. The evening meal I chose was delicious and there was plenty of choice for breakfast. The location was beautiful and easy to get to if you want to explore the city of Cambridge.

Kate 8/10

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Lovely, historic Inn in a beautiful setting.

Pros: Lovely historic Inn, in the most beautiful, relaxing setting. Really kind and helpful staff. A large car park at the back of the inn. A small, but comfortable and quiet single room.

Cons: Nothing.

Stephen 9/10

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