Guests say
Heron Cottage in Ely offers a peaceful, rural retreat with clean accommodation and comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the heated pool, rustic grounds, and the wildlife-rich walks. The property is well-kept with lovely touches, though some outdoor areas could use more attention. It's ideal for those seeking tranquillity off the beaten track.
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is remote and peaceful, appreciated for its quietness and access to nature, though some mention of bad road subsidence suggests accessibility issues.
Comfortable beds and a generally nice accommodation suggest a good level of comfort, with no negative comments about this aspect.
Facilities like the indoor pool are praised, but the mention of a non-functional hot tub and a need for better maintenance of the bike play area indicate some room for improvement.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Heron stands proud in the owner’s shared grounds; during your stay why not take a dip in the shared pool?.
Ground floor.
Living room: With Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and French doors.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
First floor.
Bedroom 2: Galleried with twin beds and sloping ceiling.
. In the unique atmosphere of the Fens’ landscape of huge skies, spectacular sunsets and fishing rivers, this cluster of quality barn conversions is the perfect place to relax and unwind. They are comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated to a very good standard. This tranquil spot boasts footpath walks on the owners’ 280-acre arable farm, an undercover courtyard and an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. Ely, 6 miles, occupying the largest island in the Fens, has a history dating back to Hereward the Wake and later, Oliver Cromwell. Its superb 11th century cathedral is surrounded by monastic buildings, medieval gateways and narrow streets leading down to the marina and river walks. King’s Lynn and Cambridge are easily accessible. Shops, riverside inns and restaurants at Littleport, 3 miles.. All properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and Highchair. Shared laundry room with two washer/dryers. Shared undercover courtyard and furniture. Shared covered barbecue area with gas barbecue. Parking. Shared indoor heated swimming pool 7m x 3m, depth 1.2m, open all year 9am - 7pm (private use by arrangement between 7pm - 9pm) with changing room, shower cubicle and toilet. No smoking.
Free WiFi
There is a ramp available to help navigate the two steps to property E2505.
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay very much.
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Alex
Great place if you dont mind being a little off the beaten track.
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Confirmed Guest
Remote with roads that have bad subsidence. Basic accommodation. Lack of attention to outside area. Lovely indoor pool however hot tub no longer in use.