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.
Peter
United Kingdom
I had a very enjoyable stay at the Golden Lion which is a modernised tradional coaching inn. nice cooked breakfast as opposed to a buffet was a definite bonus. no car parking on site but local paid car parking is close by and very affordable at £4. Dinner was in the lounge bar or restatuant area. Good enough range of food including hanging Kebabs!
The Big Slepe is situated in St Ives, 48 km from Audley End House, 26 km from St John's College, and 27 km from St Catharine's College.
Jan
United Kingdom
Lots, lots and lots to like.
Great bus routes near to get around, fantastic little town for things that are needed.
Parking was a big bonus for us.
The little touches made the stay feel really welcoming, such as the condiments, cookies and milk.
Great facilities on offer, wifi, washing machine, on suit W/C, kitchen, microwave.
The bed was super comfy, the stay was really nice and we would glady come back, the overall rating i would give this is 8.5, the 1 is shower error. Without that its only 0.5 off and its little things like paint marks and tv
Boasting garden views, St Ives, King Bed Cosy home, parking, fast Wi Fi features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 48 km from Audley End House.
Gary
United Kingdom
Good parking, clean property, comfortable beds, good WiFi and Internet, decent electric shower over bath. Good cooking facilities.
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.
Paul
United Kingdom
A charming inn, steeped in history, located in a beautiful riverside hamlet. The room was compact, but very comfortable and clean. The restaurant served excellent food and beer. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Luckily for us, this location was a clue in our photographic challenge and was a perfect place to stay.
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.
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.
Suresh Kumar
United Kingdom
Comfortable stay and friendly staff. Lovely breakfast
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.
John
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Especially liked the ion\pod area.
Especially liked the ion\pod area. Coffee excellent at £1.75.
After 1,1/2 mile walk the bacon rolls were excellent. Butchers thick bacon , fresh baked rolls and butter. The flowers and cleanliness of the walks. Very friendly atmosphere. Had to go back for another coffe and cake on the walk back. Interesting crafts and individual shops. Will go back and spend more time there.
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.
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.
The restaurant was well-appointed, with a relaxing atmosphere and the staff outstanding. The food was very good and satisfying. The rooms and hallways were very clean. Also, it had everything we needed: hairdryer, tea kettle and supplies, bathroom amenities like shampoo, body wash, conditioner.
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!🍺
Perfect location, room lovely and clean. Hotel is at the end of being refurbished so all new. reception not finished yet but nice, clean and tidy. Evening guy was great, advised us on local pubs/restaurants. Area feels really safe.
Penthouse was very clean and well equipped, information sent by Simon to gain entry to the apartment was clear and precise.
Nice residential area, a bit to far for us to walk into St Ives (but we are getting on a bit)
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.
great location and close to family whom we were visiting, St Ives is a lovely town with many practical features. Host very helpful and house well equiped ,would have no reservations about staying there again
We loved the accommodation, it was so central, tastefully decorated and perfect for a family meet up. The host was friendly, thoughtful and accessible. Great value for money with several amenities nearby.
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.
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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