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

| 7.3 (371 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 Historical documents record that liquor was sold here as early as 560 AD but the foundations are thought to be a century older.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: Guest Services, View, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 371 reviews with the average score of 7.3 . 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
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • 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
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Mobile app for room service

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
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
Kennedy
Feb 25, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Having a good evening meal
Negative: Other guests
Summary: Enjoyed meeting my sister
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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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

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