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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 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 Historical documents record that liquor was sold here as early as 560 AD but the foundations are thought to be a century older.

Beautiful!! Love the history, loved the country location!! it is close to Cambridge, but didn’t have time to go there, so will have to come stay again! There were plenty of places to go for beautiful walks. 😍 Staff was Great and food was good! Cheers!🍺

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7.1
Good
642 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

At the inn, all rooms include a desk. At Black Bull Godmanchester each room includes bed linen and towels.

Cambridge Corn Exchange is 30 km from Black Bull Godmanchester, while Botanic Garden Cambridge is 30 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 67 km from the inn.

Kathy’s breakfast outstanding

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7.8
Good
438 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Located in Cambridge and within 20 km of University of Cambridge, Golden Ball Hotel features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 40 km from Audley End House, 18 km from St John's College and 20 km from St Catharine's College. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 20 km from the inn.

Great location Owners were very hospitable and welcoming

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8.6
Excellent
175 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

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Inns That Guests Love in St. Ives

  • Avg. price/night: $118.82
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 531 reviews
    Beautiful rustic building and well maintained exteriors, reception and public areas. Very peaceful.
    Rosanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $180.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,231 reviews
    I had a very enjoyable stay at the Golden Lion which is a modernised tradional coaching inn. nice cooked breakfast as opposed to a buffet was a definite bonus. no car parking on site but local paid car parking is close by and very affordable at £4. Dinner was in the lounge bar or restatuant area. Good enough range of food including hanging Kebabs!
    Peter
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $95.68
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    A charming inn, steeped in history, located in a beautiful riverside hamlet. The room was compact, but very comfortable and clean. The restaurant served excellent food and beer. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Luckily for us, this location was a clue in our photographic challenge and was a perfect place to stay.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $180.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,231 reviews
    The hotel was in a great location. It appears to have been refurbished recently and was spotless throughout. Staff were all super-friendly and welcoming. Our dinner was very good.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.68
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent, room was small but clean with an excellent shower. The location was rural which is what we wanted. All in all a very pleasant stay, in a very historic inn. Already booked for a months time.
    martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.68
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    Location very nice Inn very rustic Food decent
    Ray
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.68
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    Staff friendly and very helpfull.Room clean and cosy.Food great.Ferryboat inn,welcoming,clean.
    christine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $180.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,231 reviews
    Both dinner and breakfast were great. Our room and the whole hotel were very clean and the facilities in the room were excellent except our bedside lights did not work.
    Roger
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.68
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    Lovely old inn facing the Great Ouse river. Very relaxing watching the boats cruising up and down. Special mention to Toby, the manager. Please thank him for making our stay a very pleasant one.
    Terry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $180.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,231 reviews
    Both Breakfast and Dinner in the hotel were very good indeed, with a varied menu, and great service.
    Andrew
    Group