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7.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

Back Lane, St Ives, gb

Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns - main view

About the Property

Historic Charm and Riverside Views
The Old Ferry Boat, England’s oldest inn, offers a unique stay with its thatched roof and stunning white stone walls overlooking the Great Ouse River.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Tastefully furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, stereo, and ironing facilities ensure a comfortable stay. Some rooms even feature garden views.

Delicious Dining and Rich History
Enjoy a variety of meals in the spacious restaurant, from traditional to exotic dishes, and don't forget the tasty full English breakfast. Dive into history as the inn dates back to Anglo Saxon times with documented liquor sales from as early as 560 AD.

To experience the historic charm and modern comforts of The Old Ferry Boat, book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.2
Very Good622 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly and helpful staff and frequently praise the good food options.

Categories

Cleanliness5.8
Service8.3
Location7.9
Room Quality6.3
Amenities6.8
Value for Money7.3
Food and Beverage7.8
Overall Experience7.3

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JohngbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"good"

7.0

beer was excellent.from Greene King Staff worked very hard. Excellent site and pub atmosphere

the tables and bar surfaces were rather sticky .Is this normal?

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TinagbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Nice hotel..."

8.0

Perfect quiet location next to the river. Great atmosphere, staff were very friendly, abd the food was good.

Room was right above the kitchen fan, so room had smell of grease. Fan was very noisy, but did get turned off after food service. Room could have been cleaner. Spiders in bathroom, been there a long while by the looks of things.

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Maloney82gbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Terrible Accommodation & Poor Value for Money"

3.0

Excellent location by the river Ouse & outside of building is really charming. Restaurant, food & staff were all good although we did have to wait almost an hour for our mains.

The room (no.4) was disgraceful. Paintwork & wall finishes looked about 20 years old. Floor squeaked in all directions. Standard double divan bed with broken drawers, although mattress was comfortable. Disgusting wooden blinds disguising dirty window frames & cobwebs. No mirror in bedroom. Bathroom blinds & windows in same dreadful condition. Dirty toilet pan & toilet seat had two supports missing as well as urine stains. The only redeeming features were a powerful shower & plenty of hot water.

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NicolagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"A charming setting, relaxing stay"

10.0

Stunning location by the water and pub was full of old age charm

Nothing

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SarahgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MartingbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Great place to stay, better way to book found"

10.0

The staff were great, room was comfortable. Food was lovely and presented wel.

The fact that booking a room for 2 people with breakfast then finding out that only one breakfast was on the order was more than disappointing. I rechecked booking.com and found the website more complicated than it needs to be. After chatting to staff I have been advised a way of booking rooms by passing a 3rd party.

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CarolgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Excellent staff and enjoyable reakfast

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Bert_MeulenkampnlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Een verrassende, gezellige plek, waar je goed kunt eten."

9.0

De sfeer was gemoedelijk en men was zeer hulpvaardig. Bovendien... het was een zeer mooie plek op slechts een half uurtje van Cambridge en drie kwartier van Ely. Het eten was heerlijk.

Het bed was voor ons te smal en voor mij te kort

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JohngbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Adequate not exceptional, staff nice but clearly not enough on duty"

5.0

Location and comfort of bed

Slow meal service, corporate quality meat definable by price not taste, bathroom tired and not particularly clean

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EmpressgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Food

My headlamp wasn't working.

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