Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns | Hotel in St. Ives

| 7.1 (440 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  7 Guests
Holywell Hotel | Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

Hotel in Holywell, St. Ives

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 a 30 minute drive from the center 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 grounds. The spacious, relaxing restaurant serves a range of meals, from traditional favorites 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 Historical documents record that liquor was sold here as early as 560 AD but the foundations are thought to be a century older.

Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns is located in St. Ives.

This 9 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 440 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to St. Ives and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Mobile app for room service

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.43
Location:
8.72
Staff:
8.28
Facilities:
6.84
Comfort:
7.44
Cleanliness:
7.43
Ian
Aug 6, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location is idyllic; if you like characterful, old inns with quaint bedrooms and creaky floorboards in a peaceful rural setting, this is the place for you. A special mention for Angel who, when I reported the drain in our shower was backing up, had us moved into another room in less than 10 minutes. She acted with commendable speed and efficiency, ensuring we were comfortably established in our new room before attending to reporting the fault. The steak and ale pie was good too.
Negative: Nothing.
Summary: Pleasant and relaxing.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Iron, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Private entrance, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Iron, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Private entrance, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Iron, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Private entrance, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget Double Room
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USD91
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