The Woodlands
US$96
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$96
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Woodlands average US$82 in the cheapest month (December) and US$96 in the most expensive month (October), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$84 |
| February | US$84 |
| March | US$84 |
| April | US$89 |
| May | US$90 |
| June | US$88 |
| July | US$89 |
| August | US$90 |
| September | US$92 |
| October | US$96 |
| November | US$85 |
| December | US$82 |
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Cheapest: December (~US$82)
About this property
This smoke-free guesthouse features a playground.
Amenities
This smoke-free guesthouse features a playground.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Ely, The Woodlands is a 5-minute drive from Ely City Golf Club and 6 minutes from Cineworld Ely. This guesthouse is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Oliver Cromwell's House.
What's nearby
Ely City Golf Club(2.8 Miles)
River Cam(3 Miles)
Oliver Cromwell's House(3.3 Miles)
Stained Glass Museum(3.6 Miles)
Ely Cathedral(3.6 Miles)
Ely Museum(4 Miles)
Cineworld Ely(4 Miles)
The Hive Leisure Centre(4.2 Miles)
Babylon Gallery(4.5 Miles)
Ted Coney's Family Portraits(4.5 Miles)
Waterside Antiques Centre(4.5 Miles)
Jubilee Gardens(4.6 Miles)
Haddenham Library(5.3 Miles)
Feast's Green(5.3 Miles)
Haddenham Closed Cemetery(5.4 Miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(16.3 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(54.7 Miles)
Playground
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Parking (Self) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
Location
Grunty Fen Road, Witchford, Wilburton, England, United Kingdom
Ely City Golf Club (2.8 Miles)
River Cam (3 Miles)
Oliver Cromwell's House (3.3 Miles)
Stained Glass Museum (3.6 Miles)
Ely Cathedral (3.6 Miles)
Ely Museum (4 Miles)
Room options
1
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
1
Suite, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
Private Bathroom
1
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
1
Single Room, Ensuite
1 Single Bed
Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Woodlands
9
Superb
Based on 304 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
35%
Couple
18%
Family
22%
Group
13%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The Woodlands as a peaceful, rural stay with exceptionally friendly, hands on hosts and hearty breakfasts, offering simple cabin style rooms and strong value, though access can be tricky and some maintenance shows.
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What guests think
Travellers describe The Woodlands as a peaceful, rural stay with exceptionally friendly, hands on hosts and hearty breakfasts, offering simple cabin style rooms and strong value, though access can be tricky and some maintenance shows.
Service stands out, with hosts arranging early check ins, packed breakfasts, occasional evening meals, and even practical help when needed. Rooms are generally comfortable and showers are praised; a few mention thin walls, cramped layouts, or weak in room Wi Fi. The setting feels secluded with wildlife, and Ely is an easy drive. Best for travellers who value warm hospitality and simplicity over polish.
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Facilities
Basic on site amenities include parking and a shared dining room with 24 7 tea and coffee; several units are simple cabins or chalets. Evening meals can sometimes be provided on request.
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10
Darren
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
8
Stephen
22 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay, facilities are adequate enough for me the buildings could do with a bit of touching up but everything works
Pleasant stay, facilities are adequate enough for me the buildings could do with a bit of touching up but everything works
8
Brian
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good basic accommodation. Provided evening meal despite not booking it. Very friendly staff and super nights sleep
Good basic accommodation. Provided evening meal despite not booking it. Very friendly staff and super nights sleep
10
Stephen
12 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
10
Brian
4 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
8
Jacqueline
9 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The shower was really good and the beds comfortable, though I'm used to a firmer pillow. Breakfast was plentiful (though' no jam for the toast brought ready buttered with the full English.) On the down side it was odd not having tea/coffee biscuits in the room; that breakfast was brought across outside from the house; there was no hairdryer in the room.
The shower was really good and the beds comfortable, though I'm used to a firmer pillow. Breakfast was plentiful (though' no jam for the toast brought ready buttered with the full English.) On the down side it was odd not having tea/coffee biscuits in the room; that breakfast was brought across outside from the house; there was no hairdryer in the room.
6
David
16 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
8
Joy
26 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Made very welcome. Warm. Parking and breakfast all fine. An armchair would be nice, but ? enough room.
Made very welcome. Warm. Parking and breakfast all fine. An armchair would be nice, but ? enough room.
8
David
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional value stop over for the night. En suite room in a row of cabins, comfortable and warm room with easy open window if ventilation needed. Very friendly welcome from host. village of Witchford within a few minutes drive or equally easy to drive into Ely city centre. Had to leave early so didn't get to sample breakfast but had sausage sandwich in fridge of breakfast room which has 24hr tea / coffee making facilities.
Exceptional value stop over for the night. En suite room in a row of cabins, comfortable and warm room with easy open window if ventilation needed. Very friendly welcome from host. village of Witchford within a few minutes drive or equally easy to drive into Ely city centre. Had to leave early so didn't get to sample breakfast but had sausage sandwich in fridge of breakfast room which has 24hr tea / coffee making facilities.
8
ANNE
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts, Sean & Jane were most accommodating and very friendly. Our accommodation is pretty much self-contained. Could do with a little bit of decorating but on the whole very good
The hosts, Sean & Jane were most accommodating and very friendly. Our accommodation is pretty much self-contained. Could do with a little bit of decorating but on the whole very good
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Cleanliness
Many guests report very clean, spotless rooms, though recurring comments note dated paintwork and occasional issues such as mould or dust in bathrooms.
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Stephen
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay, facilities are adequate enough for me the buildings could do with a bit of touching up but everything works
Pleasant stay, facilities are adequate enough for me the buildings could do with a bit of touching up but everything works
6
Mr
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not what we were expecting from the photos and reviews. The host was really good and the breakfasts were lovely excellent, but our room was anything but. There was mould on the bathroom ceiling, and the radiator was coming off the wall. The furniture in the conservatory is falling apart.
Not what we were expecting from the photos and reviews. The host was really good and the breakfasts were lovely excellent, but our room was anything but. There was mould on the bathroom ceiling, and the radiator was coming off the wall. The furniture in the conservatory is falling apart.
8
Stephen
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Handy for Newmarket races. Breakfast ok Paintwork could do with touching up in places, but it serves my purpose and I will stay again
Handy for Newmarket races. Breakfast ok Paintwork could do with touching up in places, but it serves my purpose and I will stay again
10
Kamran
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was absolutely spotless. I had a great nights sleep.
Room was absolutely spotless. I had a great nights sleep.
6
David
16 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
10
Tina-Marie
15 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
A warm welcome after a long drive from Jane/Owner. Accommodation was clean and comfortable, the shower was instantly warm! The owners were lovely, very friendly, attentive and accommodating. My daughter and I were going out very early one morning and thought we would miss breakfast so Sean/owner made us bacon sandwiches and put cartons of juice in the fridge to take with us! The breakfasts were tasty too, full english and poached eggs on toast. We were greeted each morning by the owners two donkeys. We enjoyed sightings of squirrels, rabbits, and a green woodpecker. We had a lovely peaceful stay, would recommend, and hope to stay again as very close to my family and Ely, thank you!
A warm welcome after a long drive from Jane/Owner. Accommodation was clean and comfortable, the shower was instantly warm! The owners were lovely, very friendly, attentive and accommodating. My daughter and I were going out very early one morning and thought we would miss breakfast so Sean/owner made us bacon sandwiches and put cartons of juice in the fridge to take with us! The breakfasts were tasty too, full english and poached eggs on toast. We were greeted each morning by the owners two donkeys. We enjoyed sightings of squirrels, rabbits, and a green woodpecker. We had a lovely peaceful stay, would recommend, and hope to stay again as very close to my family and Ely, thank you!
10
JENNIFER
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
it was good,very clean
it was good,very clean
10
Peter
26 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was an an enjoyable experience, particular for a sole traveller. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the proprietors were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast (which was very good food) was an enjoyable social experience meeting other guests that you do not tend to get with staying at a larger chain hotel. Very relaxing and quiet rural location, easy for getting out and visiting Ely or Cambridge.
This was an an enjoyable experience, particular for a sole traveller. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the proprietors were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast (which was very good food) was an enjoyable social experience meeting other guests that you do not tend to get with staying at a larger chain hotel. Very relaxing and quiet rural location, easy for getting out and visiting Ely or Cambridge.
10
James
14 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great welcome, comfortable clean room and a good night's sleep. Really good cooked breakfast.
Great welcome, comfortable clean room and a good night's sleep. Really good cooked breakfast.
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ANNE
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts, Sean & Jane were most accommodating and very friendly. Our accommodation is pretty much self-contained. Could do with a little bit of decorating but on the whole very good
The hosts, Sean & Jane were most accommodating and very friendly. Our accommodation is pretty much self-contained. Could do with a little bit of decorating but on the whole very good
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Rooms
Comfortable beds, good sleep quality, and well liked showers are common positives, with cabin style units available. Downsides mentioned include thin walls, occasional cramped layouts, and weak or unreliable in room Wi Fi.
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Darren
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
8
Andrew
18 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely setting in the countryside only drawback is the terrible road conditions driving in to the property. Apart from that I would stay here again. Bed was comfortable
Lovely setting in the countryside only drawback is the terrible road conditions driving in to the property. Apart from that I would stay here again. Bed was comfortable
10
Alan
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great host, lovely breakfasts and good size rooms.
Great host, lovely breakfasts and good size rooms.
10
Alexis
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Incredibly kind hosts that went out of their way for me, allowing me to check in early as well as giving me a lift back into town for a wedding. Real, genuine people. Delicious home cooked breakfast arranged the night before. Secluded property off a gravel lane with only nature's noise to be heard. A real off-the-beaten-path gem. Loved being able to see donkeys, rabbits, and other wildlife right from my window. Great shower, warm bedding, and comfortable bed. Only qualm was that the walls were a bit thin and I could hear some other guests chatting in the middle of the night, but wasn't too loud so was still able to sleep. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Incredibly kind hosts that went out of their way for me, allowing me to check in early as well as giving me a lift back into town for a wedding. Real, genuine people. Delicious home cooked breakfast arranged the night before. Secluded property off a gravel lane with only nature's noise to be heard. A real off-the-beaten-path gem. Loved being able to see donkeys, rabbits, and other wildlife right from my window. Great shower, warm bedding, and comfortable bed. Only qualm was that the walls were a bit thin and I could hear some other guests chatting in the middle of the night, but wasn't too loud so was still able to sleep. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
10
Stephen
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
10
Brian
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
10
Kamran
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was absolutely spotless. I had a great nights sleep.
Room was absolutely spotless. I had a great nights sleep.
10
Nigel
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay really quiet in the middle of nowhere which for us was great. Nature was all around us (rabbits everywhere) the only down side was the WiFi yes they are on copper cables but maybe they could do with a WiFi extender as we couldn’t get WiFi in our room but that does not detract from what a great place it was.
Great stay really quiet in the middle of nowhere which for us was great. Nature was all around us (rabbits everywhere) the only down side was the WiFi yes they are on copper cables but maybe they could do with a WiFi extender as we couldn’t get WiFi in our room but that does not detract from what a great place it was.
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Steven
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was rather cramped. Bathroom door needs easing/rehanging. 100m pot-holed track from road to property.
Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was rather cramped. Bathroom door needs easing/rehanging. 100m pot-holed track from road to property.
10
James
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great welcome, comfortable clean room and a good night's sleep. Really good cooked breakfast.
Great welcome, comfortable clean room and a good night's sleep. Really good cooked breakfast.
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Service
Consistently praised for warm, personal hospitality; hosts are helpful and flexible with early check ins, takeaway breakfasts, lifts, and even practical help when needed.
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Darren
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
10
Manoj
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent breakfast. Very friendly owners. Suggest you call before for precise directions as the location from Expedia on Apple Maps is about a mile before the hotel
Excellent breakfast. Very friendly owners. Suggest you call before for precise directions as the location from Expedia on Apple Maps is about a mile before the hotel
10
Daniel
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed as a family of 4 (2 kids under 6) and the family suite was perfect. Sean was such a helpful and friendly host and the breakfast was outstanding.
We stayed as a family of 4 (2 kids under 6) and the family suite was perfect. Sean was such a helpful and friendly host and the breakfast was outstanding.
10
Alexis
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Incredibly kind hosts that went out of their way for me, allowing me to check in early as well as giving me a lift back into town for a wedding. Real, genuine people. Delicious home cooked breakfast arranged the night before. Secluded property off a gravel lane with only nature's noise to be heard. A real off-the-beaten-path gem. Loved being able to see donkeys, rabbits, and other wildlife right from my window. Great shower, warm bedding, and comfortable bed. Only qualm was that the walls were a bit thin and I could hear some other guests chatting in the middle of the night, but wasn't too loud so was still able to sleep. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Incredibly kind hosts that went out of their way for me, allowing me to check in early as well as giving me a lift back into town for a wedding. Real, genuine people. Delicious home cooked breakfast arranged the night before. Secluded property off a gravel lane with only nature's noise to be heard. A real off-the-beaten-path gem. Loved being able to see donkeys, rabbits, and other wildlife right from my window. Great shower, warm bedding, and comfortable bed. Only qualm was that the walls were a bit thin and I could hear some other guests chatting in the middle of the night, but wasn't too loud so was still able to sleep. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
10
Dale
16 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, welcoming and helpful. Stayed before and will stay again…
Friendly, welcoming and helpful. Stayed before and will stay again…
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J
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
My stay was excellent. The breakfast was really very good and Sean the owner went 'above and beyond' to ensure everything was done to make my stay perfect. Will I be going back? I certainly will.
My stay was excellent. The breakfast was really very good and Sean the owner went 'above and beyond' to ensure everything was done to make my stay perfect. Will I be going back? I certainly will.
10
Keith
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderfull host,we were made to feel very much at home. Didn't want for anything.
Wonderfull host,we were made to feel very much at home. Didn't want for anything.
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Tina-Marie
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A warm welcome after a long drive from Jane/Owner. Accommodation was clean and comfortable, the shower was instantly warm! The owners were lovely, very friendly, attentive and accommodating. My daughter and I were going out very early one morning and thought we would miss breakfast so Sean/owner made us bacon sandwiches and put cartons of juice in the fridge to take with us! The breakfasts were tasty too, full english and poached eggs on toast. We were greeted each morning by the owners two donkeys. We enjoyed sightings of squirrels, rabbits, and a green woodpecker. We had a lovely peaceful stay, would recommend, and hope to stay again as very close to my family and Ely, thank you!
A warm welcome after a long drive from Jane/Owner. Accommodation was clean and comfortable, the shower was instantly warm! The owners were lovely, very friendly, attentive and accommodating. My daughter and I were going out very early one morning and thought we would miss breakfast so Sean/owner made us bacon sandwiches and put cartons of juice in the fridge to take with us! The breakfasts were tasty too, full english and poached eggs on toast. We were greeted each morning by the owners two donkeys. We enjoyed sightings of squirrels, rabbits, and a green woodpecker. We had a lovely peaceful stay, would recommend, and hope to stay again as very close to my family and Ely, thank you!
10
Alan
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely warm welcome when we arrived. Breakfasts brilliant and vegetarians catered for. Only had to ask out host if we wanted anything extra. Very efficient radiators that warmed the room and en suite very quickly. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely warm welcome when we arrived. Breakfasts brilliant and vegetarians catered for. Only had to ask out host if we wanted anything extra. Very efficient radiators that warmed the room and en suite very quickly. Would definitely stay again.
10
Sarah
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a really peaceful overnight stay here. Super hosts and excellent breakfast.
I had a really peaceful overnight stay here. Super hosts and excellent breakfast.
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Location
Secluded countryside setting that is peaceful and convenient for Ely and within reach of Cambridge, with wildlife around. The final access track is bumpy and potholed, and some guests had trouble finding the property using maps.
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Manoj
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent breakfast. Very friendly owners. Suggest you call before for precise directions as the location from Expedia on Apple Maps is about a mile before the hotel
Excellent breakfast. Very friendly owners. Suggest you call before for precise directions as the location from Expedia on Apple Maps is about a mile before the hotel
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Stephen
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
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Gordon
8 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
V good value. Friendly and welcoming. Basic room with 2 friendly mules outside. The only slight negative was extremely bumpy 200 metres unsupported road to premises. No problem if careful but don't bring your Ferrari! Would definitely recommend for a stay.
V good value. Friendly and welcoming. Basic room with 2 friendly mules outside. The only slight negative was extremely bumpy 200 metres unsupported road to premises. No problem if careful but don't bring your Ferrari! Would definitely recommend for a stay.
10
Yvette
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location for peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of sight seeing. A very friendly welcome from the owner who also does a great breakfast included in the price. The rooms are spot on for what you want it for. Always stay there the owner can't do enough for you highly recommend it.
Fantastic location for peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of sight seeing. A very friendly welcome from the owner who also does a great breakfast included in the price. The rooms are spot on for what you want it for. Always stay there the owner can't do enough for you highly recommend it.
10
Ian
12 Oct 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is well described on the sites and is in a quiet location near to Ely and fairly close to Cambridge. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful.
The property is well described on the sites and is in a quiet location near to Ely and fairly close to Cambridge. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful.
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David
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely spot , very peaceful friendly owner and good breakfast.
A lovely spot , very peaceful friendly owner and good breakfast.
10
Frank
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A bit off the beaten track with a rough road but excellent accommodation and nice breakfast.
A bit off the beaten track with a rough road but excellent accommodation and nice breakfast.
10
Tony
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place for an escape, great host, lots of walking tracks around, and routes into Ely, very relaxed atmosphere. 10/10
Great place for an escape, great host, lots of walking tracks around, and routes into Ely, very relaxed atmosphere. 10/10
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David
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice stay. Great location for Ely. Welcoming host and lovely breakfast. Would definitely return.
Very nice stay. Great location for Ely. Welcoming host and lovely breakfast. Would definitely return.
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mark
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Suitable for us. Track to property needs a lot of work
Suitable for us. Track to property needs a lot of work
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Dining
Breakfast is a highlight for most, freshly cooked and often available from 6:30am; vegetarians are catered for and early departures receive sandwiches. A few reviews found some items average or limited, and evening meals can be arranged on request.
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Darren
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
Comfortable cabins, and a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Yes, the drive is a bit potholed, but the welcome is second to none. I had a home cooked evening meal, which the host will provide for a reasonable cost. It is lovely to be out in the countryside - and I felt totally at home. Unfortunately I experienced a flat tire whilst there (a really old tire went pop) and the host was so kind - he sorted me out with a replacement tyre to keep me on the road for my meetings. I will book again, and take my wife for a quiet retreat to the country - and look forward to meeting the host once again. A lovely man.
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Brian
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Area is quiet and breakfast is available from 6.30am which is good for those of us that are working
Great place to stay. Area is quiet and breakfast is available from 6.30am which is good for those of us that are working
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Daniel
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed as a family of 4 (2 kids under 6) and the family suite was perfect. Sean was such a helpful and friendly host and the breakfast was outstanding.
We stayed as a family of 4 (2 kids under 6) and the family suite was perfect. Sean was such a helpful and friendly host and the breakfast was outstanding.
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Daniel
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed my stay here, the owners are very friendly, and the breakfast was fantastic. If I was to really, really 'nitpick' the WiFi signal was a little weak and I ended up reverting back to my mobile data, but everything else was brilliant and I'll definitely be booking here again if and when the opportunity arises. Have already recommended to several colleagues.
Really enjoyed my stay here, the owners are very friendly, and the breakfast was fantastic. If I was to really, really 'nitpick' the WiFi signal was a little weak and I ended up reverting back to my mobile data, but everything else was brilliant and I'll definitely be booking here again if and when the opportunity arises. Have already recommended to several colleagues.
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Stephen
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
Very quiet location. Away from everything. Friendly and helpful host. Enjoyed cooked breakfast too. Tea and coffee available in the dining area. Rooms comfortable. Had a good night's sleep.
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Brian
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
Nice small chalet style unit in good condition. Breakfast available by request at 6.30am which is great for those of us that need to be on site early. Nice breakfast freshly cooked to order.
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David
16 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
Lovely friendly host, and very good value for money. But I do want to point out a few things you should know. You won't I've staying that the lovely house your see in the picture but a wooden chalet building to its side. The walls are pretty thin and you can here even small noises from your neighbouring rooms,including TV and toilet. The bedside lamp had seen better days and bathroom radiator was full of dust. By default there's no kettle or tea making facilities in the room. You can take them over yourself. WiFi was very bad and I could not stream any TV. No usable phone signal with Three. Breakfast was not brilliant. Veg sausage were awful and no baked beans.
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Alan
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely warm welcome when we arrived. Breakfasts brilliant and vegetarians catered for. Only had to ask out host if we wanted anything extra. Very efficient radiators that warmed the room and en suite very quickly. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely warm welcome when we arrived. Breakfasts brilliant and vegetarians catered for. Only had to ask out host if we wanted anything extra. Very efficient radiators that warmed the room and en suite very quickly. Would definitely stay again.
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David
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional value stop over for the night. En suite room in a row of cabins, comfortable and warm room with easy open window if ventilation needed. Very friendly welcome from host. village of Witchford within a few minutes drive or equally easy to drive into Ely city centre. Had to leave early so didn't get to sample breakfast but had sausage sandwich in fridge of breakfast room which has 24hr tea / coffee making facilities.
Exceptional value stop over for the night. En suite room in a row of cabins, comfortable and warm room with easy open window if ventilation needed. Very friendly welcome from host. village of Witchford within a few minutes drive or equally easy to drive into Ely city centre. Had to leave early so didn't get to sample breakfast but had sausage sandwich in fridge of breakfast room which has 24hr tea / coffee making facilities.
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Sarah
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a really peaceful overnight stay here. Super hosts and excellent breakfast.
I had a really peaceful overnight stay here. Super hosts and excellent breakfast.
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Michael
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely couple of nights at The Woodlands. Comfortable bed in a peaceful setting, with a tasty full english breakfast. Just a couple of miles outside Ely, this was an ideal base for my trip. Great hosts, plus a friendly chat with the donkeys in the morning.
A lovely couple of nights at The Woodlands. Comfortable bed in a peaceful setting, with a tasty full english breakfast. Just a couple of miles outside Ely, this was an ideal base for my trip. Great hosts, plus a friendly chat with the donkeys in the morning.
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Cliff
20 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great property, and super value with a friendly host
Great property, and super value with a friendly host
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david
17 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A great little place in village just outside Ely. A home made breakfast was just the way to start the day. Can thoroughly recommend.
A great little place in village just outside Ely. A home made breakfast was just the way to start the day. Can thoroughly recommend.
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Stephen
24 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Have stopped here before. It is an ideal stop for me at a good price when I'm stopping for one or two days. Breakfast cooked to order and very enjoyable. Rooms clean and very quiet as it is situated well away from any major roads or towns without being too remote. Always friendly welcome. Easy to drive to Ely and surrounding area.
Have stopped here before. It is an ideal stop for me at a good price when I'm stopping for one or two days. Breakfast cooked to order and very enjoyable. Rooms clean and very quiet as it is situated well away from any major roads or towns without being too remote. Always friendly welcome. Easy to drive to Ely and surrounding area.
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Sheryl
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely peaceful countryside stay in a 300 year old building with the most friendly and welcoming owners (and cute donkeys!)
A lovely peaceful countryside stay in a 300 year old building with the most friendly and welcoming owners (and cute donkeys!)
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From 16:00 to 23:00
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FAQs about The Woodlands
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Breakfast is available for a fee.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Ely, a 5-minute drive from Ely City Golf Club and 6 minutes from Wisbech. It is 13.2 miles from the University of Cambridge and 17.9 miles from Newmarket Racecourse.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-11-07: 95.56437328632354USD
- 2026-11-08: 95.58636605644226USD
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- 2026-11-22: 106.88648077365875USD
- 2026-11-23: 95.58636605644226USD
- 2026-11-24: 106.34695163734436USD
- 2026-11-25: 95.16490787593841USD
- 2026-11-26: 95.36548810321808USD
- 2026-11-27: 106.34095905693054USD
- 2026-11-28: 106.85337604728699USD
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- 2026-12-08: 106.88648077365875USD
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- 2026-12-17: 95.58636605644226USD
- 2026-12-18: 106.88648077365875USD
- 2026-12-19: 96.02111064380645USD
- 2026-12-20: 106.34695163734436USD
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- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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Playground
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Parking (Self) (free)
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Breakfast Available (surcharge)
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Parking (Self) (free)
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Playground