Set in the picturesque market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a delightful 18th Century Coaching Inn steeped in charm and history.
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.
Just off junction 28 of the A14, Ramada Cambridge is only a 20-minute drive from Cambridge city centre. There is a 24-hour reception, bar, free WiFi and free parking on site.
Kyaw Minn
United Kingdom
Quick one night stop over after attending dinner in Cambridge University. Location, free car parking.
Boasting excellent transport links, this contemporary-style 4-star hotel is set on the outskirts of Huntingdon, just minutes away from the A14, linking to the M11 southbound and the A1(M) north.
Offering a garden and a terrace, The Old Bridge has rooms with a DVD player, free WiFi and air conditioning. Located in Huntingdon, it comes with free parking.
The town is very picturesque, nice walks down by the river.
The town is very picturesque, nice walks down by the river. There is a cycle path that runs all along the busway, from St Ives to Cambridge. This is flat, completely traffic-free and about 15 miles each way.
Mark
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We were going to St Ives for the annual and amazing Old...
We were going to St Ives for the annual and amazing Old Riverport Jazz and Blues Festival - now in its 9th year - four days of free !!! awesome bands which coincides with the Heritage Open day in St Ives.
Because the music was hosted for free it meant everyone had a bit more money available to pay to get to St Ives and / or to have a bit of treat. St Ives has the perfect medieval layout for such an event and the weather was perfect for the outdoor music events. Discovering the quirky venues in such a beautiful historical riverside town was a real joy, and the quality of the muscians made it a genuinally special bit of magic.
Clare
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lovely little riverside town with plenty of amenities.
Lovely little riverside town with plenty of amenities. Some great restaurants, we'd recommend Di Ritas Italian, and the Hambleton Bakery (next door to Waitrose).
We had a charter trip on the Electric Boat company, and that's 5Star! You must try it, but book in advance.
Edward
8.0
Scored 8.0
I like the mix of little shops and cafes, and there are...
I like the mix of little shops and cafes, and there are lovely walks by the river and beyond. We enjoyed the fabulous food at the Italian restaurant on the waterfront, and its a good idea to book, it’s very popular. It’s very easy to get around, with a lot of paved walk ways, and we walked everywhere. I was disappointed in the amount of larger shops that have closed, but sadly this is the same in many small towns, so I am not being critical of St Ives.
Helen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Interesting and attractive Cambridgeshire market town.
Interesting and attractive Cambridgeshire market town. We were only over-nighting, so didn't have the opportunity to investigate the town's attractions. The riverside looked especially pretty. Definitely enough promise to tempt us back for a day trip.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
No thru traffic which made walking around the town very...
No thru traffic which made walking around the town very pleasant; old river bridge out of the town and river quay is delightful. Very old buildings to admire and the flower market together with the food market on another morning made shopping a really enjoyable experience for the visitor to the town.
Very well located for access to town with plenty of parking on site. It’s a quiet, small and friendly hotel with well appointed rooms and bathrooms. The only disappointment was the lack of cooked breakfast. We’ve stayed before and this has been good but sadly they are struggling to replace staff who’ve left but I would stress this is a national and hopefully temporary problem and the long serving staff have been working very hard to keep it going. Highly recommend for visiting St. Ives or a pit stop en route near Cambridge.
The pub and the location was perfect for us , yes it's 45 mins walk into lovely St ives but that was a bonus for us as we always like a little walk when we stay away.
The pub itself is absolutely stunning.Looks like a painting alongside some stunning cottages and on the riverbank.
A special mention to the the staff , especially young ashleigh, she could not be more helpful and always polite and smiling ,thankyou so much .
Overall the perfect break , we will be back .
Evening meal was great and the staff were lovely. The decor in the corridors, for example, was exceptional. It has been styled extremely well, with eye-catching and often stunning modern art along the theme of lions.
We had not visited St Ives before and were impressed with a small but lively town with a nice ambience on the Friday evening, and lovely scenery beside the river.
Wonderful size property in a fantastic location with parking, close to all amenities in St Ives which is a lovely town.
Apartment was more spacious than photographs show, the rooms were large and bright.
Walk in shower was a good size but the extractor fan did not work which causes a lot of steam.
The provided toiletries were a nice touch.
1. corner room had windows on two sides, allowing air to circulate
2. breakfast was superb: ample food, lots of choice, and very helpful staff
3. facility maintenance person lent me tools to repair my bag
4. room was clean
5. hotel near to path to jog and in town centre, near amenities
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
Excellent location in the centre of St Ives, but in a quiet residential Court yard. The facilities were superb, with a very well proportioned kitchen and diner, a cosy lounge, comfortable beds and a lovley long bath. It is a very well heated house too, ideal for a mid winter stay.
Beautiful!! Love the history, loved the country location!! it is close to Cambridge, but didn’t have time to go there, so will have to come stay again! There were plenty of places to go for beautiful walks. 😍
Staff was Great and food was good! Cheers!🍺
Room spacious and clean, large bed comfy, good sized tv and decent shower. Very close to town so easy to get food. Nice walk over the old stone bridge - very picturesque.
I bet this hotel gets packed in summer with patio area on riverside.
Exceptional value for money. Perfect location for a gig at Burgess Hall and only a short walk into St Ives centre. Nice little touches like tea, coffee, milk, biscuits etc. Cosy little set up with own courtyard. Very clean.
Great location for the town and access to river walks. Nice spacious kitchen with big table for family meals. Well equipped kitchen. Bedroom and bathroom accommodation good. Helpful host answered queries promptly.
Really relaxed environment, lovely staff and beautifully styled rooms. We stayed in a superior room, coffee machine was good and easy walking distance to St Ives bridge and town. Free parking at the hotel.
Great value and excellent location for access to St Ives. If travelling by car, the availability of Hotel car park is a big bonus since parking elsewhere in St Ives can be awkward and expensive.
The location was excellent, very convenient for shops and amenities. I rode my bike alongside the busway to Cambridge, it was less than 5 minutes to cycle to the starting point in St Ives.
Very well appointed and immediate impression was of high quality accommodation.
Further exploration revealed a few pointers for improvement for 'luxury accommodation '
The room was lovely. Staying on a Monday the hotel was very quiet. The staff were very friendly and helped us find somewhere to eat as the restaurant was closed.
The apartment was incredibly clean and much more spacious than it appeared in the photographs and it was fantastically located for all the amenities in St Ives.
Great location for the jazz and blues festival weekend. This hotel is under new management and the new funky decor gives it a fresh , contemporary look.
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