The Three Pickerels

3.0 star property
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Restaurant
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View
Lounge
Lounge
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bridge Rd, Ely, England, CB6 2AR
  • Fenced Acre
    7 min walk
  • Wisbech
    10 min drive
  • Ely Cathedral
    11 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    37 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, The Three Pickerels is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Fenced Acre and 7 minutes from Haddenham Library. .This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Haddenham Closed Cemetery and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Feast's Green.

What's nearby

  • Fenced Acre - 7 min walk
  • Wisbech - 10 min drive
  • Ely Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 18 min drive
  • University of Cambridge - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chatteris Kebab - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Kings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Isle of Ely - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Three Pickerels

Hotel in Ely with a restaurant and a bar
The Three Pickerels offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
This hotel offers designated smoking areas.
At The Three Pickerels , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Three Pickerels has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Three Pickerels

The Three Pickerels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay at the Three Pickerels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty location by river
No complaints about actual accommodation but we did not enjoy dinner or breakfast so ate elsewhere on 2nd day. Breakfast was reasonably priced at £1₩ but would prefer to pay more for better quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and it is a really nice hotel in a really quiet location. I enjoyed my stay and only had a few minor issues. The first was I booked an upgraded room with a river view, however my room overlooked the car park and I could barely see the river which was a shame and seems like I wasted some money there. The room was also close to being unbearable due to the heat, it wasn't hot either day but the towel rail was on full and there was no way to adjust the temperature. This meant I had to have the fan on which was very dusty. I was only there for a few days and spent more time away from the hotel than expected so it didn't really impact my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and very customer focused staff. Restaurant menu choice limited but good quality and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant location very lively at weekends.
Nice room with comfortable king size bed. Balcony was pleasant and overlooked terrace with lots of outdoor seating. En-suite was good although there was quite a lot of dust, the biggest concern we had was the water did not run away very well in the shower leaving a slippery surface. It would be sensible to have a nonslip surface and a holding bar to grab. There were several spiders living in the room and I removed these as my wife doesn’t like them. In general our stay was pleasant although on the Saturday we went out early but on our return the room had not been refreshed. We were told that someone knocked but there was no answer, we did say on arrival that we would be out early. During the evening there was a live show. We were informed by the hotel two days before our stay that this would be happening and it would finish by 11:30 pm. The music did end on time however there were still a group of people outside our window for at least another 30-45 mins who were talking very loudly. The clear up began straight away, a radio started playing and the staff were scraping tables across the floor, throwing bottles away and collecting glasses. They were very loud and there was a lack of consideration for guests trying to sleep. At one point doors were being banged and the wall behind us shook with the effort. All in all I would say that if you are an evening person this is a great location however, if you are needing to be up early it is probably best to find somewhere quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accomadtion. Good was excellent & the young man waiting (Josh I believe) was polite, diligent & efficient. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Took a chance here needing an overnight stay for an event in Ely. What a brilliant place it is. The riverside location is stunning. The rooms are well appointed, comfortable, clean and modern. The staff were all very friendly and polite throughout our stay. The restaurant was excellent and highly recommend for both dinner and breakfast. We fully intend on returning again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellentlocation for exploring the Fens. The accommodation was comfy and the food was tasty and plentiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff,good choice of food,excellent breakfast,great bar and outdoor seating area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great riverside location
Lovely location - comfortable room - great food - friendly folk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A great little riverside treat.
What a lovely place to stay, I wish I could have stayed longer. From the check in to checking out everything was smooth and easy. The room was very neat and modern but felt comfortable, I had a room with a balcony and spent an hour or so relaxing by the river while enjoying a beer from the mini fridge that was charge at nominal £6. There were a couple of different beers or ciders that are charged for when you check out. There is also complementary water and free WIFI for guests. The TV was in a strange place in my room No2 being at a 90° angle to the bed and on the same wall as the two seater sofa. The bed was very comfortable, a bit too soft as were the pillows for my liking. The bathroom was clean and had everything you needed with small shower gel, shampoo and conditioner in small plastic bottles, hopefully these get refilled and not thrown in the waste when only a small amount has been used? The evening meal was delightful in the conservatory style balcony, but there didn't appear to be a great deal for vegetarians or Vegans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely privately owned hotel
Superbly appointed hotel , great facilties, superb staff, so quiet and comfortable The menu was very small, but of good quality, good do with more choices or sone specisls
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Draginja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
The staff were accommodating and the room was perfect. The view from the bedroom window was amazing. The food was great. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Nice hotel, tucked out of the way but easy driving distance to Ely. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff, free parking. Rooms newly decorated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: visible river running alongside restaurant and visible from room. Well styled decor in all areas. Comfortable bed, good shower, good food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.and very friendly and helpful staff. Not liked: no mirror close to a power point for using a hair dryer, you do need a car to get around, room was uncomfortably warm and their was lots of road noise from the freeway if the windows were open for some fresh air and to cool the room. But they provided a pedestal fan and with closed windows it was quiet. To go from accomodation to restaurant, breakfast room or bar you must exit the building, walk around the outside of the building and come in a different door, not a great design, particularly in bad weather. But over all I would say this is a lovely place to stay, with a great vibe, reasonable value and the staff could not be better. You will love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little place, only stayed one night, wish we had booked for longer. We had a meal in the restaurant and it was delicious. If you are in that area I would definitely recommend the hotel and restaurant 😋
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely peaceful stay, with lovely food. Had a great walk along the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. Comfortable and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location by a river. Property is well maintained and the guest rooms have been decorated to a good standard. Customer service was variable and we were left with the impression that the bar and restaurant were the primary focus of the business. We were not made to feel welcome when we arrived and made to feel that our presence was inconvenient There was no allocated parking for overnight guests and no-one bothered to explain anything or offered to help with our bags. Dinner was lovely and the service was very good, but breakfast seemed to be too much effort. We would not return.