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Willow Cottage - Central Ely

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A modern kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, and a view to the outside.
A dining area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a vase of red flowers. A staircase with white balusters leads to another level.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A patio with a table and chairs, a hanging basket with flowers, and a brick wall.
A white two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front door, and a small porch area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ely Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ely, England
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ted Coney's Family Portraits
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪41 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

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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 Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ely Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterside Antiques Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Babylon Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪West End House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cutter Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peacocks Tearoom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬11 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Willow Cottage - Central Ely?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willow Cottage - Central Ely on 6 Jan 2027 start from £472, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Willow Cottage - Central Ely?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Stained Glass Museum are also within 10 minutes. Ely Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Willow Cottage and it was just as wonderful. We had friends join us this time and they loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willow Cottage is wonderful. The place is spotless and the facilities very good. The cottage is in a perfect location to visit Ely and the cathedral. Having Waitrose so close is also very convenient. All the communications with the owner were easy quick and accurate. Having the parking next to the house was great. All in all perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well positioned for walking access to shops, restaurants and sights. Easy parking outside the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Good layout for us all, with separate dining and living rooms. Bonus was a lovely private back courtyard to relax in. Town only a short walk away. Sometimes busy road made access to parking spot a little tricky. Great communication from hosts. Overall, would recommend for space and location.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Hi Michael. Thanks for your review. So glad you found the space and location so good and enjoyed the courtyard garden. Hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with the property and it’s location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Lovely ro hear you were so impressed. Thank you for leaving a review and hope we may host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described, good instructions, and well suited for our needs. We had a wonderful stay in Ely and I would highly recommend Willow Cottage to any future guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay at Willow Cottage

Very comfortable, perfectly furnished and in a great central location with within close walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks Vince for taking the time to leave a review. Good to hear the cottage was perfect for your stay. Hope we can host you again sometime. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short holiday

Excellent accommodation,Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. Glad all was excellent for you. Hope we will see you again sometime. Have a lovely Christmas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Had a great holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks for your review John. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend Willow Cottage - great location and spotlessly clean, comfortable home. The hosts have taken a lot of trouble with furnishing/supplying local information and I really can't think of any negative points.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2025
Thank you Patricia for your review. It was a pleasure to host you and hope you may stay with us again sometime. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We're really enjoyed our stay in Ely and this was the perfect place to call home for 6 nights. The house was very clean and organized, there was nothing more we could have asked for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thanks Judi for your review. So glad you enjoyed staying in our beautiful cottage. Hope we may host you again in the future. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complementary teas,coffee,condiments etc very good.Comfortable warm cottage very central for all amenities.Communication with host excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thanks for your review, David. Glad you had a great stay and found the cottage warm, comfortable and well equipped. Hope to see you again in the future. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Hi Xi. Many thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed ataying in our beautiful cottage. We look forward to hosting you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope we may see you again sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2025
Thank you for your review Angela. So glad you enjoyed your stay and would recommend to others. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you Graham for your comments. Glad you found everything to your liking and hope you will come back and stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Gill and found the cottage homely. Hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thanks for your review Helen. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willow cottage is as described and the owner was very responsive to all questions. Short a walk into town and a visit to the cathedral. Traffic in Ely is very busy and there is parking at the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you James for your review. Glad you found the cottage central and convenient for access to local attractions
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Lovely to hear you found the cottage so comfortable for your family. The bed in the front room is zip and link so can be split into two singles if required. Please do let us know if you stay again and we can ensure this is sorted for you. Many thanks Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

The house is comfortable and very clean and well equipped. We found Tracey very easy to communicate with and also very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. So glad it was a home from home for you while you helped your daughter with her move
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