The Three Pickerels

Hotels
Independent
9 (71 reviews)
The Pickerels, Bridge Road, Mepal, Ely, England, CB6 2AR , Ely , GB

Facilities

Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Electric car charging station
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Excellent Food
Cons:
Noise from Nearby Road
Limited Restaurant Choices

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
The hotel was beautiful and spotlessly clean.
Service
9.11
Staff friendly and helpful. Very pleasant and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Lovely position on the river, great location by the river.
Room Quality
8.6
Lovely room with great facilities, though some mentioned noise.
Amenities
8.63
Modern, clean and comfortable; some limitations in dining choices.
Value for Money
9.09
Excellent value for money with good prices.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food excellent and great atmosphere.
Overall Experience
9.11
Exceptional stay with first class service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:07

Property Description

Designated Smoking Areas
Gastronomic Delights
Comfortable Accommodations

At The Three Pickerels, indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant and unwind with your favorite drink in the bar/lounge. The cozy guestrooms are equipped with espresso makers, Smart televisions, and memory foam beds for your comfort. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and pamper yourself in the private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Explore nearby attractions such as Fenced Acre and Haddenham Library. Book now and experience rural charm at The Three Pickerels.

Important information:

This hotel offers designated smoking areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 71 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Mark couple gb
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
9
Lovely stay, beautiful location
Pros:

The quality of the decor was excellent, very modern and clean finishes

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Rooms were spacious and very clean

Cons:

No air con.. in exceptional heat the fan isn't enough

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
7
Great location and rooms
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and lovely room

Cons:

We booked a table for 6:30 and actually got our food at 7:45. It was super busy as weather was lovely and staff were swamped- but it was a long wait for supper

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Lianne extended_group gb
10
Absolutely lovey. I am going t stay there again in the near future
Pros:

Everything about this place is soo nice. From the moment you are greeted with a smile and asked whether you need help with your luggage. The rooms are very clean, tidy and a good size. The food at the Resturant was so lovey and good value for money.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
Very welcoming
Pros:

Excellent, welcoming staff. Couldn't do enough for us. Were very accommodating with regard to choosing dining room options. Helped with luggage. Lovely room and super shower room. Very clean premises including outside areas.

Cons:

Not much. One of the lights in the ceiling was flashing from time to time during the night.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Toby couple gb
6
Good but air con is needed in the small stuffy rooms
Pros:

The hotel is in a lovely naturel position

Cons:

It was a hot summer’s day. The room was small but main issue was that it was extremely hot and we found it very challenging to sleep.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey couple gb
9
Very enjoyable with attentive and friendly staff
Pros:

We found a lack of shelves/ storage difficult particularly in the bathroom and wardrobe space in the bedroom. The Web site does not do justice to the restaurant menu which had very good specials not reflected in the Web page.

Cons:

Access to the hotel area seemed convuluted in keeping the hotel separate from the pub area. Difficult to now improve.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group gb
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah-Jane family_with_children gb
9
Lovely stay, great staff, super breakfast.
Pros:

Very comfortable room
Really lovely staff.
Went the extra mile as we checked in so late. Thanks to Josh.

Cons:

Maybe I missed it but hand soap and shower gel would have been useful.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
9
Very welcoming and comfortable.
Pros:

Excellent. Freshly cooked to order.

Cons:

Access to bar and restaurant from room only through garden.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple gb
10
We stayed here as we had a wedding nearby and was presently shocked as to how nice this hotel was.
Pros:

How spacious and clean the room and bathroom was

Cons:

We was lucky to get a parking space but I think you could park on the road or ask staff if we struggled.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple gb
9
Lovely modern pub on the river with fab food
Pros:

The pub was very modern and very clean - the staff were lovely and helpful . Unfortunately it was pouring down when we stayed so coukd not make the most of the great outdoor area on the river. Our room had a lovely balcony - everything we needed 👍🏻

Cons:

If I’m being picky I’d say a shelf in the bathroom would be a good addition as I had to put my stuff on the floor

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lilly solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
Fabulous two nights
Pros:

Room had everything we wanted
Food and drink excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
9
Lovely place, lovely staff & food, take your insect repellent when it’s warm!
Pros:

Location was lovely, building was modern & bright, really friendly staff, great ambience & food

Cons:

The only negative was it was really hot in the bedroom (they did provide a large fan which helped a little!). Couldn’t open windows at night as had to avoid insects coming in being right next to the river on a hot night. Room was lovely otherwise - some fly screens at the windows would solve the problem!

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
9
Very good.
Pros:

All good

Cons:

No AC.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
C
Cox solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was beautiful, food and staff were great

Cons:

Not much parking

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
10
Booked last minute after car break-down and fell on our feet!!!!
Pros:

Amazing location. Friendly staff. Clean and spacious room.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee