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 Historical documents record that liquor was sold here as early as 560 AD but the foundations are thought to be a century older.

Great place to stay tranquill and very peaceful yet a busy pub with great views of the river 20 foot away and great atmosphere.Have a beer and watch the boats go by. big thankyou to Claire and here staff and Chris congrats to the chef great food try the brownie you wont be dissapointed

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7.1
Good
646 reviews
Price from
£63
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.

Perfect for getting to secret garden party every day. So friendly, they even gave us a lift there one day

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7.8
Good
440 reviews
Price from
£50
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.

The breakfast options were good, but we had cereal and toast, just right. The staff were super friendly and helpful. One of the main meal options promised 'confit of duck' was not available, but we had a nice alternative. The hotel is very quiet and comfortable situated in a rural landscape with lovely thatched buildings about. Parking was excellent and all within easy access to the motorway and Cambridge.

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8.6
Fabulous
179 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.
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  • Avg. price/night: £95
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 534 reviews
    Beautiful rustic building and well maintained exteriors, reception and public areas. Very peaceful.
    Rosanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £129
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 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: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews
    Staff / bar and dinning area / location
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews
    Lovely old Inn. Staff very friendly . Food excellent.
    Lesley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews
    It is a very old Inn right on the River Great Ouse. The restaurant is delightful as is the outside area beside the river. It is very peaceful and a somewhat 'secret' location.
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,231 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, nice staff, good dinner, good location
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 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: £76.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews
    Location very nice Inn very rustic Food decent
    Ray
    Young couple