The Three Pickerels

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lounge
Restaurant
Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

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The Pickerels, Bridge Road, Mepal, Ely, England, CB6 2AR
  • Place, Fenced Acre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ely

At The Three Pickerels you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Fenced Acre and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Pingles Pit. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ely hotel include Haddenham Library and Haddenham Closed Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Fenced Acre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • University of Cambridge - 48 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 48 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 49 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 19 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cross Keys, Chatteris. - ‬8 min drive
  • The Three Pickerels
  • ‪The Crown - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Three Kings - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Three Pickerels

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ely hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Three Pickerels offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 on a daily basis.

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and from GBP 13.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Three Pickerels ?

The Three Pickerels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Three Pickerels ?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Three Pickerels on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$249, 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.

Is parking available at The Three Pickerels ?

Yep, The Three Pickerels has a free self car park.

What makes The Three Pickerels a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Three Pickerels .

Does The Three Pickerels serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Three Pickerels ?

No, The Three Pickerels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Three Pickerels ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Three Pickerels ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Three Pickerels ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Three Pickerels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, the surroundings, the food was all first class, I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, nice quiet hotel next to a river. All staff really friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, however a bit small. Friendly staff and good dining hall but expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room, friendly staff and nice food. Excellent value for money and will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, spacious and very well finished. Breakfast was also very good. Id stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast due to early departure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean all round. Big TV which makes a change from the little ones in most places. Staff very good. Bathroom good but in our room the rain shower head needed attention has it looked like several holes were blocked and it sprayed everywhere. Only small complaint is if we had the bedroom window open the wind was noisy thro the bedroom door (whistled). It’s also a pity you have to go outside to access the bar and restaurant from the hotel side, poor design. Hotel, food and staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room although small was lovely , it was clean with a really lovely view. The meals were excellent , couldn’t fault it. My only complaint was the atmosphere in the bar . Wanting a nice drink after the meal we had to put up with a group of young loud mouthed men whose language was atrocious . Expected bar staff to have a word with them but didn’t until we complained . Spoilt the evening . The staff where very friendly however .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stay at the 3 Pickerels. The staff were all very friendly. The food was delicious and generous portions. The hotel is ideally situated for our trip into Ely. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and very friendly, helpful staff. Lovely situation. Ideal for visiting friends in Cambridge and Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spot on
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The countryside was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was so comfortable and it was updated in a cool modern style. The parking was close and it was just a quaint, cool place! Didn't have enough time to eat there, but judging by the popularity, I'm sure it was good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't have breakfast, so can't comment on that, but in all other regards we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super place for our one night stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Seems recently refurbished as room fittings and furnishings excellent standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, balcony, amazing views, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room beautiful, bed extremely comfy. Food excellent. Lack of hanging and shelving space the only down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab find

Amazing find defo going back so friendly, helpful, and accommodatng. Room was immaculate large fluffy towels modern bathroom. Food and atmosphere fabulous good value and original menu, with some classics all homemade.
Homemade cheese burger and handcut chips
And the same served naked on request
Smoked haddock scotch egg
Salt and pepper sqiud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025