Name: The Anchor Ely
Address: 25 main street Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST, United Kingdom, 25 main street Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST, UK
Rating: 7.8

The Anchor Ely

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Anchor Ely in Ely is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness and comfort. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Amenities: The hotel offers a sun terrace, bar, lounge, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and electric vehicle charging station. Local Attractions: Ely Cathedral is 3 mi away, while the University of Cambridge is 20 mi from the property. London Stansted Airport is 51 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Twin Room (not dog friendly) 2 twin beds
Budget Double Room (not dog friendly) 1 full bed
Executive Apartment - Split Level (not dog friendly) 1 king bed 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Double Room (not dog friendly) 1 king bed
Twin Room - Disability Access (not dog friendly) 2 twin beds
Superior Double Room - Dog-friendly 1 queen bed
Superior Double Room (not dog friendly) 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Graham

United Kingdom

“We had an excellent duplex room, with a large, comfortable bed and great facilities. The room was very clean and everything worked correctly. We enjoyed an excellent breakfast on both days, which was included in our room rate. The staff were...”

David

United Kingdom

“Clean, comfortable and friendly place, v helpful staff, and a very good breakfast as part of the deal - recommended.”

Megan

United Kingdom

“Nice, central location in Little Downham. Lovely staff and high standards of cleanliness throughout.”

Nicola

United Kingdom

“Clean, quiet and easy to get to where we needed to go.”

Mario

United Kingdom

“Did not have the breakfast. However, the Sunday and Monday, kitchen was closed. Team supplied fresh bakery and fruit for the morning to take into the room the night before.”

John

United Kingdom

“Great room, friendly staff and great food and drink Thank you”

Janine

United Kingdom

“Comfortable stay with welcoming staff. Room was quiet & food & shower were hot!”

John

United Kingdom

“Superb breakfast, good tasting and more than enough. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice lively bar downstairs. Parking very easy and next to reception.”

Elsden

United Kingdom

“Our rooms were beautiful, comfortable and very clean, with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, pristine bathroom with lovely hot water and soft towels. Our room was freshened up while we were out (bins emptied, bathroom cleaned, more milk,...”

Mark

United Kingdom

“Helpful staff. Receptionist/cleaner lady was friendly and helpful. The guy behind the bar helped with wi fi password. Breakfast was very good.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Breakfast

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Anchor Ely

Great facilities! Review score, 8

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Extra bed upon request

£20 per child, per night

Crib upon request

£10 per child, per night

4 - 14 years

Extra bed upon request

£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on Sundays, the restaurant closes at 15:00 and the bar closes at 18:00. Dogs are welcome, but there are a limited amount of pet friendly rooms. If you are bringing a dog, please contact the property. There will be an extra charge of GBP 30 per night per pet, also a GBP 50 damage deposit per pet will be required. Electric car charging available- please pre-book, cost applicable.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.