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Anchor Inn

3.0 star property
Guests enjoy smoke-free premises at the Anchor Inn, where a delicious breakfast starts the day and a rooftop terrace offers perfect sunshine spots

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The Anchor Inn serves a delightful breakfast to start the morning right. Travelers can enjoy sunshine on the rooftop terrace or find quiet moments in the garden. The property features The Anchor restaurant specializing in British cuisine, with a cozy bar completing the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Ely is home to Anchor Inn. Hermitage Marina and Westview Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jubilee Gardens and Raptor Foundation. Netherhall Manor and Ouse Washes are also worth visiting. Visit our Ely travel guide
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Bury Lane, Sutton Gault, Ely, England, CB6 2BD

What's nearby

  • Ely Cathedral featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Ely Cathedral
    16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    32 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    39 min drive - 30.1 miles
  • Fenced Acre
    8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    38 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Cross Keys, Chatteris.
    12 min drive
  • The Crown
    9 min drive
  • The Three Pickerels
    8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    13 min drive
  • The Three Kings
    9 min drive

About this property

Anchor Inn

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Anchor Inn. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Anchor, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Anchor Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Anchor

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 Anchor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Anchor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Anchor Inn located?

Situated in Ely, this inn is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Fenced Acre and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Pingles Pit. Hermitage Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Anchor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

miles

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful setting - lovely traditional ‘historic’ ambiance AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pub rural anglaise

Pub anglais bien accueilllent dans un paysage rural. Ici on mange bien.

6/10 Okay

Monica, Kongsvinger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Vennlig betjening

Helt ok hotell, men navnet er misvisende. Ville heller valgt et i sentrum av Ily, ved kanalen.

8/10 Good

elaine, weymouth

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

Gem by the river

A quick stop but had a great experience. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful. Great location and would of liked more time to enjoy. Evening meal and breakfast fantastic.