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Willow Cottage - Central Ely

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Exterior
Sitting room with open fire
Living area
Dining room with seating for 4
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ely, England
  • Ely Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oliver Cromwell's House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Wisbech
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • RAF Mildenhall (MHZ)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Willow Cottage - Central Ely

Willow Cottage is a charming two bedroomed detached cottage situated in the centre of the historic Cathedral City of Ely. It is located just a few minutes walk from all the local attractions including the Cathedral, Bishops Palace and Oliver Cromwell's House. There are many great pubs, restaurants and shops all just a short stroll from the cottage. The cottage is finished to a high standard and has the luxury of a dishwasher and washing machine.
Ely railway station is also within easy walking distance providing regular services to Cambridge (20 minutes) and London (75 minutes). The horse racing town of Newmarket is just a short 25 minute drive. There are several National Trust sites within easy reach by car.

Furnished to a high standard the accommodation comprises: Spacious dining room with seating for four. Well equipped kitchen with oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Sitting room with beamed ceiling and original fireplace. Two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with zip and link beds which can be set as two small singles or one king size (please advise of preference at time of booking). Shower room with walk in shower, toilet and wash basin. Off road private parking for two small or one large car. Courtyard garden with furniture.
Free WiFi and smart TV A range of books, DVD's and games available.
Pets considered - prior agreement only- please enquire for prices.
Hairdryer and complimentary toiletries provided for your convenience.
To make your stay as easy as possible we also provide complimentary tea and coffee, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and basic cleaning products, so all you have to do is turn up!
Minimum stay of 3 nights. Discounts may be available for bookings of 7 nights or more. Please enquire for details.

There is no Electric Vehicle charger fitted at the cottage, and our insurance does not allow electric car charging from standard sockets. Guests are advised that charging points are available at Newnham Street Car Park (100 yards away) or at both Sainsbury's and Tesco. Fast charging points are currently being installed at the BP garage on the A142 just outside Ely. These are due to be open in July 2024.

Covid-19 - we would like to reassure guests that the cottage is thoroughly cleaned following every stay. We also provide alcohol hand gel and cleaning products for your peace of mind and complimentary dishwashing tablets so you can clean any dishes or cookware before use if you wish.

Property manager

Tracey Gwynn
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered. Please message before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets allowed by prior agreement only. Please message prior to booking.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this cottage is in the city centre. Cineworld Ely and Ely City Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haddenham Closed Cemetery and Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mildenhall Stadium, or consider a night out at Burwell House.
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Ely, England

What's nearby

  • Ely Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wisbech - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 18 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Kitchen Ely - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hereward - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Flyer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Cottage - Central Ely pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Willow Cottage - Central Ely?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Cottage - Central Ely?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Willow Cottage - Central Ely located?

Located in the heart of Ely, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ely Museum, Ely Cathedral and Babylon Gallery. Ted Coney's Family Portraits and Waterside Antiques Centre are also within 10 minutes. Ely Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely stay

The cottage was really lovely and is in a great location. We were really comfortable there and slept well. Great communication with Tracey. Also great to have parking onsite, though a dropped kerb might make it a little easier. Overall, really happy and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely visit in Ely

The cottage was very nice and conveniently located. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent on every level

Excellent property- spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Dedicated parking space right outside the door, so really easy to unload. Within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go, so the car stayed where it was! We appreciated the thoughtfulness that went into making it a comfortable place to be- even if we didn't have time to read the books or play the games they contributed to making the place more like a home We are already looking forward to our next visit to Ely and we will be certainly booking Willow Cottage again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short holiday

Excellent accommodation,Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

K E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days in Ely

House was roomy and very convenient to walking into town. LOVED having a parking space. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well worth it

Prickwillow cottage lived up to expectations so much so that each day, enjoyed coming in for the evening just as we would at home.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Ely

We had a fantastic stay at Willow Cottage. Lovely property, and in an ideal location for exploring Ely. It ticked all our boxes. All the comforts of a home, close to local amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with a short walk to Ely Cathedral.

Willow Cottage is a wonderful property close to the town centre. Very well equipped with a cute little garden area. Parking at the property and easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Fantastic pre arrival contact with owner, who were exceptionally helpful. House was great, suited our needs perfectly. Very central, easy walking distance to shops, cathedral, or if eating out. Clear and precise instructions on how everything worked EG: shower, heating etc. Would definitely stay here again. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Very clean and tidy cottage. Close to Centre and lovely small peaceful private garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Xi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to have a break

Tracey is a great host, easy to communicate, quick to response! The cottage is clean, cosy, well-located, highly recommended! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ely Visit

Cottage was well equipped and very comfortable for our party of 4 Great location within walking distance to major sites and central Ely Thank you Tracey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in ideal location.

We were really impressed with the cottage, which was well appointed, clean and immaculate throughout. The owner was also helpful and informative. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

A beautiful property which creates a lovely home from home. Communication was easy and replies prompt. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Ely

The property was immaculate, everything we could wish for. Really near the centre of Ely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

After having to cancel our trip to Ely in 2020, we were excited to finally stay here for a few nights. The cottage is very comfortable and a good size for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 young children that could sleep in the same bed). I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H., Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base in Ely

This Ely property is spotless. It is very well equipped and every need has been thought of. The location makes all parts of Ely walkable and is very comfortable to come home to after a day of exploring fenland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful cottage.Warm, comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Communication with owner exceptional. Great having a parking space so close to the centre of Ely with the markets, cathedral and choice of places to eat. A wonderful quiet, relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolien d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A lovely week

Hi Tracey, we enjoyed our stay in Ely very much. It was a lovely cottage and maybe we come back again. Kind regards, Ingrid & Carolien
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna G., Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

A really lovely , well equipped property in a great location , we can’t recommend it highly enough. A problem with the television was quickly resolved by the owner who could not have been more helpful. We will be staying again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well needed break

It was ok, apart from trafic noise
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly located for sightseeing and special occasions

We booked for a special occasion and the cottage was perfectly located to walk to our venue - Ely Cathedral. The cottage was lovely and clean with everything we needed. My only regret is that the weather prevented us from seeing the cottage in the warm sunshine. The owners were wonderfully helpful when we had a little hiccup with the hot water - coming over to help despite it being a Friday night. Thank you to them. We enjoyed our stay and the location of the cottage allowed us to get out and about easily - either shopping or sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ely - Ist Stop

Willow Cottage was our first stop on a 5-week holiday in UK/Ireland. We found the cottage amazing & suited our needs perfectly. We parked our car when we got there & did not move it until we left. We could walk to everywhere we wanted to go, even to the railway station to catch a train into Cambridge for the day. (Punt on the River Cam) The Ely Cathedral is a must see. We recommend a 50yard walk to The High-Flyer Pub for a meal. We will highly recommend Willow Cottage to anyone we talk to. Thanks to Tracey and crew for a wonderful stay and congratulations on a wonderful job bringing the cottage back to life for us & others to enjoy. Cheers Kathryn & Paul Coffs Harbour Australia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointing.

Host was impossible to contact as she was away travelling so, when we had a problem understanding how the cooker worked she was unavailable. The manual explaining how everything in the cottage worked was tucked away in a dresser draw in the living room. Other than this, the rest of the holiday was very enjoyable. Cottage located in a very central spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

What a find! The property was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and had everything I needed for a solo weekend away. I travelled by train and it was about a 20 minute walk from the station and very close to the city centre. Tracey responded quickly to any correspondence and it was lovely to see a cupboard with tea, coffee, salt, vinegar and olive oil etc in there. I slept in the back room so didn't notice any noise from the traffic. I really enjoyed the cottage and Ely. Thank you for being fab hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Tracey Gwynn

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