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Anchor Inn

Inn in Ely with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Suite, Ensuite, River View | Living room
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Large)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Bury Lane, Sutton Gault, Ely, England, CB6 2BD
  • Ely Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite, River View

Suite, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Large)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Large)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ely

At Anchor Inn you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Fenced Acre and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Pingles Pit. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Anchor, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free full breakfast is available. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Ely inn include Hermitage Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Fenced Acre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Wisbech - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • University of Cambridge - 28 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 17 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chatteris Kebab - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Kings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pera Palace - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Anchor Inn

Inn in Ely with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Anchor Inn also features a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This Ely inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Anchor Inn offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Anchor

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Anchor Inn Ely
Anchor Ely
Anchor Inn Inn
Anchor Inn Ely
Anchor Inn Inn Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Anchor Inn?

Yep, Anchor Inn has a free self car park.

Does Anchor Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is served at Anchor Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Anchor Inn?

No, Anchor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Anchor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Anchor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Anchor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

miles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Food

Lovely food both on an evening and for breakfast. Helpful staff who care about the place. Wifi is patchy in certain places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a peaceful stay. Good food.

Really nice place, great food, staff very friendly stayed for business so could not really explore but the view of the river in the morning was very pretty. Wifi not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an accident while staying but staff looked after me, we had to stay an extra night due to the fact I had bad concussion black & blue all over husband had no sleep everyone was so concerned they are so wonderful they didn’t charge us for the extra night, bless them how sweet they are to do that. I would definitely recommend & go back again, only thing they need to fit a lift in somehow but property is back to the 1600,s. so lovely there, wood burnt fire makes it so cozy. Thank you for what you did for us, I’ll never forget big hugs to you all, xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anchor Inn at Sutton Gault by Ely

It all worked as intended. The postcode and business name found the Inn on our GPS but the postal description and websearch did not identify that Sutton Gault is some 10 miles away from Ely. It would be better if the actual village of location rather than the postal town be used .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place unreal food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

JohnThe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very small and the bed not too comfortable. Breakfast and service were very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and quiet location

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Dubai, UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Divine restaurant and very comfy hotel

Hotel personnel are very welcoming. One of the plus points about this hotel is the food! You quickly understand why they are figuring in the Micheline guide, their food is awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anchor Inn

Great stay - lovely accommodation, nice food and friendly and attentive service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old style charm with modern amenities

A one night visit which was really comfortable and enjoyable. Staff were welcoming. We had chosen a small double so the ensuite was not spacious but adequate. The water pump is noisy but didn’t bother us. Fresh milk for teas/ coffees in the room was appreciated. The highlight was the evening meal - really delicious in every course. A good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a centuries-old inn that's been loving restored and preserved. They appear to do a brisk mid-level food and bev trade, although I didn't partake. My room was cozy and snug. The furnishings seemed a little battered, and my only window overlooked the kitchen and service bays -- a lot of noise until 1:00 am, which is not expected out in the country. But overall, a nice venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jon D, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great country pub

A very warm and friendly pub. We enjoyed an excellent dinner - which was also very reasonably priced - and an equally good breakfast in the morning. The room was spacious, very comfortable bed and had everything we needed. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

A really great place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and the meals were great. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JG, ESSEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings

Very comfortable clean room with up to date facilities including excellent coffee/tea making with a cafetiere as well! Breakfast was delicious. Beautiful setting.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location.

We thought it was going to be in Ely itself but the location was a total surprise - really fantastic. In the countryside at the edge of a picturesque village. The interior was quaint 17th century. The dinner was outstandingly good. Good menu too. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. Couldn't be better.

8/10 Good

Jon, Watford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, in a lovely location.

A charming place, in a quiet, out of the way location, just outside Sutton-On-The-Isle, which the signpost says is "Village of the Year, 2002". The check-in was nicely informal, the room was clean and welcoming, with plenty of tea & coffee making facilities. The breakfast was top class, too. Lovely spot... I have a new favourite place to stay in the Fenland area. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Rick, London

Liked: Staff & service

Pleasant inn by river

The eating area is very cosy and has a nice atmosphere and the food is excellent. However, if your booking a night, make sure you book a front room overlooking the river. We were staying 2 nights and the first night we were in a small back room looking over a flat roof, from which a fan noise kept us awake. After mentioning this to the staff the next day we were moved to a front room that happened to be available. This was a bigger and better room with no noise and a pleasant view.

6/10 Okay

Brenny, Essex

Lovel rural setting by the river/canal .

Everything was ok no complaints. Breakfast was not as good as the menu suggested.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Fazeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem!

Just overnight, but discovering fresh milk and bottles of water provided in a small fridge in the room, plus a teapot and cafetière instead of just sachets was a delight; 3D glasses spoke of a TV above the ordinary; plenty of power points for all those chargers and electrical equipment we tend to bring with us, and a portable electric fan to keep you cool as well as comfortable chairs all contributed to feeling your comfort was of the greatest importance. With an imaginative menu and great food, I'm only sorry our stay was just one night!

10/10 Excellent

Val, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cosy, country B & B

We stayed 3 nights, breakfast was great each morning. We had two evening meals which were both lovely. We stayed in the junior suite which had everything including beautiful views of the river and countryside.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley, Woodbridge Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anchor Inn excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with excellent facilities and efficient shower. It was a quiet and relaxing stay.