Old Ferry Boat St Ives

About Old Ferry Boat St Ives

The Old Ferry Boat Holywell near St Ives Cambridgeshire sits in this pretty hamlet by the Great Ouse. The Old Ferry Boat is reputedly Englands oldest inn, built before the last millennium. The beautifully thatched roof and white stonework stand as a monument to travellers who once rested here centuries ago, after quenching their thirst and satisfying their hunger with the finest English fare. It was constructed in Anglo Saxon times, and historical documents record that liquor was first retailed here as early as 560 A.D, although experts estimate that the foundations are a century older. Today the inn is a delightful place to stay offering a very warm welcome and great hospitality to all its guests. Large car park.

The Old ferry Boat Inn, built before the last Millennium overlooks the great Ouse which winds itself caressingly around the tiny hamlet of Holywell, near St Ives in Cambridgeshire. From the A14 take the A1096 to St Ives, then follow the A1123 to Earith. After about one mile take the turning for Needingworth then to Holywell. In Holywell turn left at the T junction and follow the road round. You will find us by the river.