Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

3.5

Average(551 Reviews)

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

1 single bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this inn

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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

63.8 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

62.7 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

16.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

20 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

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3.5

Average(551 Reviews)

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

1 single bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this inn

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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

63.8 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

62.7 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

16.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

20 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.5

Average(551 Reviews)

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3.5

Dec 2023

Great staff, but the room layout needs a serious rethink.

The staff are all friendly and helpful . Bedding and towels and the room were all clean and the bed was very comfortable. I was able to get a table to eat.

I booked a single room. I was given a small room with a double bed and wardrobe and unit with kettle etc. There was no space for any bedside table or bedside lamp on either side of the bed so I had to open the wardrobe drawer to use as a place to put a drink down when on the bed. And leave my phone on the other side of the double bed for my alarm and a night light. there was no mirror in the bedroom to use to dry my hair, I had to angle the TV to see a reflection. The bathroom was clean, the hot water kept cooling down and there is a drainage problem with the shower and I could easily have caused a flood. the food was not great, roast potatoes that were hard from being kept hot too long for example.

3.5

Jul 2023

Terrible place to stay

Breakfast was good staff friendly

The Whole hotel was badly in need of a good clean it was very dirty and the carpets were filthy we were very disappointed with the accommodation plus the price for this awful inn was £110.50 we are going to complain to Greene king Inns and I have taken photos to show how this inn wasti stay very dissatisfied with the booking

3.5

Jul 2023

Disappointing

The bed was comfortable - water pressure good. Room could do with an update Evening / night staff were helpful

The breakfast was diabolical and the staff were very rude. Were incapable of wiping a table and got upset every time I asked for basic things.

3.5

Jul 2023

Very poor custmer service and at times unsafe.

The outside of the inn is beautiful. The location was good for what we were doing.

When we arrived we couldn’t check in as the staff were busy dealing with a bar full of unhappy customers who had been waiting two hours for food. When we did get a member of staff to help us he was unable to check us in as he was either not trained or it was not his responsibility and we had to wait for someone else. When we were checked in we had to go through a room that had been used for a party by the looks of things however the fire exit door was blocked and we had to move the chairs to get up the stairs. The room was small which was fine but very dark. On checking out, we were 30 minuets after breakfast was finished being served for guests but paying people could still have a breakfast, my husband had just been taking part in an endurance challenge which the staff never knew as he asked how it was, the offer of a coffee or something would have been really lovely.

3.5

Jul 2023

Disappointing to say the least

The bed was comfortable The person doing the breakfast service was very polite and apologetic about our experience but ultimately it wasn’t his fault or anything for him to apologise for. We appreciated his service and friendliness

The room was so small and very dingy. The room is dated and needs to be updated. The bathroom was tiny and shower was so small that neither me or my friend used it. One mirror and this was in the bathroom only. It was relatively clean but it’s just old and needs refurbishment. The person who checked us in didn’t tell us that the door to the ‘hotel’ would be locked at a certain point and you’d need a code to get in. We arrived to the hotel at 12:30 (after our friends wedding reception) and couldn’t get in. We rang the emergency number which is for the general manager Claire and I rang this number multiple times and she didn’t answer. We were freezing- it was so cold and windy. We spent 45 minutes trying to wake someone up to let us in and eventually a guest came out to walk her dogs and she let us in. We would of been locked out all night had this lady not come outside. I sent a text to Claire and I have not received any communication from her since. I feel we are entitled to some compensation for our experience.

3.5

Jul 2023

Good location let down by a tired set of rooms and facilities

food was good and staff were pleasant and helpful.

very noisy room constant noise from refrigeration unit in the kitchens below.

3.5

Jul 2023

Unfortunately this was the worst B&B I have ever stayed in and a totally overpriced, disappointment.

Location by the river was pleasant. Location by river was pleasant.

Bedroom was too small for comfort and constant noise made good sleep impossible. Bathroom hardly big enough to use, WC could have been cleaner and shower soap empty. Waited 55mins for a dried up, virtually inedible breakfast.

3.5

May 2023

Good

Good location, sqeeky pub sign out side of bedroom window unfortunately.

Wouldn't allow me to change booking date at location and booking.com were not helpful.

3.5

May 2023

Poor

The rooms are very basic and tired. The function area and corridors needs an update

3.5

Mar 2023

Quiet overnight stop, easy journey from Cambridge

Location Staff Pub interior downstairs Bed

Tired fittings in bedroom

3.5

Feb 2023

Ok but not outstanding

Did not have breakfast but would have if there was a smaller cooked breakfast available, the children's looked good choice but not available to adults, but would have been a perfect choice for me at the advertised price. We liked the location. The room had very good facilities

Kitchen fans were very noisy and could be heard all over the hotel. They went off just after 9.00 pm but were very distracting until that time.they came on again at 6.30 am so any sleep after this was impossible due to the noise. The ensuite was very small. There was only a bedside light on one side of the bed which was not very convenient.

3.5

Feb 2023

Disappointing

The old pub and eating part. Being beside water

The staff were rude, I swing and ignored your presence!

3.5

Feb 2023

Lovely location ,food excellent

No breakfast

3.5

Feb 2023

Very disappointing stay. Will not return

The settings of the pub's location lovely

No cooked breakfast only advised when we arrived. Dreadful steak meal. All in all a very badly run business with untrained staff. Seemed customers didn't matter even when the place was empty.

3.5

Jan 2023

Very good

The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. That and the position of the pub made for a great few days of walking, along with a pint and a delicious meal to look forward to each evening.

3.5

Dec 2022

fantastic little stay

absolutely everything

nothing

3.5

Dec 2022

Clean, Comfortable, Cheerful & Claire

The bar area has been refurbished & creates a warm & inviting place to drink, chat & enjoy a meal. We ate a couple of times & the meals were nice, hot & served quite quickly even though the place was very busy they managed to deliver good service.

First impressions on walking into Old ferry boat is warm & welcoming lovely old inn, The room we stayed in had not been refurbished & even though the room rate we paid was cheap I did not like the room it was well over due for refurb. Greene Kings should think about their reputation & finish what they started & bring the rest of the pub up to standard. Claire the new manager is very passionate about her new position & moved us to a refurbished room the next day which was super modernised & It made the rest of our stay so much more enjoyable. Claire listening to my concerns & moving our room made all the difference of future custom from us & us recommending to others. So thanks again for a lovely stay & we will return next year.

3.5

Dec 2022

it was alright

convenient to get to, plenty of parking. it’s a pub so do plenty of meals and drinks

toilet wasn’t properly cleaned and wiped down. couldn’t sleep properly as teenagers were up until the early hours of the morning running up and down the corridors made me think an earthquake happened.

3.5

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Staff, food, location, atmosphere excellent.

3.5

Dec 2022

great place to stay.

comfy and friendly as well as good value for money

the restaurant was cold in evening.

3.5

Dec 2022

OK for one night, but rather cramped.

Good breakfast, but cool dining area on a day when it was very frosty and sub-zero temperature outside.

Steep, small steps up to bedroom, which had the smallest bathroom I have ever experienced. The left side of the double bed had no room for a shelf or cabinet on which to place items such as a glass or travelling clock.

3.5

Dec 2022

perfect ideal for one night stay

parking available and it’s a pub so there was food available

tucked away so hard to find but found it. Fan generator noise outside of the room I was in.

3.5

Sep 2022

Very good

Warm welcome, friendly staff, Riverside location.

En suites need updating but management have this in hand

3.5

Sep 2022

Beautiful location

This Inn is in a fabulous location in a picturesque village beside a lovely river. The owners have only been there for a couple of weeks and have plans to update I look forward to seeing what they do in the future.

Although we had a good evening meal we weren’t offered a cooked breakfast as the kitchen wasn’t geared up to it yet. Also we had a small room and the tiniest shower room.

3.5

Aug 2022

Great pub in a great location.

Fabulous location next to the river - enjoyed a peaceful read and a pint watching the sun go down. Loved the history associated with the pub and the fact that it's haunted!!

The kitchen was shut which wasn't a massive issue but would have been nice to have a meal looking over the river. Has not stopped us wanting to return later on this year.

3.5

Aug 2022

Fabulaous location, great staff, shame about the building

Staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful. Location is excellent on river bank in beautiful village. Bar area is quaint and appealing.

Greene King appear to have neglected the fabric of the building which must be one of their most historic and beautiful pubs. It needs maintenance and re-decoration inside and out. My room was over the kitchen and a very noisy extractor fan made its presence felt until 9.30pm and again early in the morning. There was was no desk area. Access to the bedrooms is through a neglected looking function room and up some very tatty stairs. According to staff I spoke to there is still no permanent manager and they are doing their best. They were unfailingly helpful and pleasant but the brewery needs to take some steps to improve the place.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

The average price for a rental in South Cambridgeshire District is $219 per night. This rental is $93 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns?

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