Situated in Ely, the recently renovated Windmill Cottage provides accommodation 27 km from University of Cambridge and 41 km from The Apex. This apartment features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 44 km from Ickworth House. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ely, like pub crawls. Ely Cathedral is 1 km from Windmill Cottage, while WWT Welney is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location. Within 10 a minute walk to the local Co-op. Slightly longer to Ely Cathedral and market place. Modern facilities. Comfy bed. Good shower. Very clean. We had a friendly welcome from the host, Robert, who obviously genuinely cared that...
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was lovely accommodation and was home from home not that we spent to much time there
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Windmill Cottage is very cosy and comfortable. It has everything you need. Property was clean and well maintained.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Windmill Cottage Accommodation

Company review score: 9.7Based on 78 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Windmill Cottage, once an old English pub, and recently renovated into accommodation, is privately owned with your host & owner living onsite to meet and greet you and can field any questions on local knowledge, directions etc.. We pride ourselves on being friendly and helpful where we can be to our guests.

Property information

* Recently completely renovated throughout * Close to City Centre/ Walking distance *Close to train station *Easy vehicular access to commuter links *Free Parking *CCTV *Private independent access to apartment *Modern Kitchen *Oven & Hob *Tea, Coffee, Kettle etc provided *Memory Foam topped mattress * King size double bed * TV with wide DVD assortment * Emergency coded key box outside property

Neighbourhood information

Windmill Cottage is ideally located just off the main road in & out of the City, and a short walk from the City centre, Train Station & Riverside area. There are numerous pleasant local pubs, restaurants, sights and scenes, plus Ely’ tourist information centre is just a short walk away. Windmill Cottage is also ideally situated for transport links to the local business parks, the A10 and A14.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Windmill Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Pub crawls
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Windmill Cottage

  • The prices at Windmill Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Windmill Cottage is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ely. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Windmill Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Windmill Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Pub crawls

  • Windmill Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Windmill Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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  • Yes, Windmill Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.