The High Flyer vs Windmill Cottage
Both are in Ely, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelSt James Park
The High Flyer
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick The High Flyer
It comes out ahead on 3 of 5 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The High Flyer if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The High Flyer better than Windmill Cottage?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2440 m closer to the city centre−440 m
- 36 more listed amenities (11 vs 5)+6
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Windmill Cottage better than The High Flyer?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The High Flyer vs Windmill Cottage: which hotel is better? | The High Flyer | Windmill Cottage |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | – |
| Location | 6.6 | – |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.8 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | – |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | – |
| Number of reviews | 34 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | – |
| Distance to the centre | 380 m −440 m | 820 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | – |
| To the airport | 57 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 72 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 11 +6 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
The High Flyer or Windmill Cottage: common questions
Which is better, The High Flyer or Windmill Cottage?
The High Flyer leads in 3 of 5 categories, including distance to the centre, listed amenities, check-in from. Windmill Cottage is stronger in check-out until.
Which is cheaper, The High Flyer or Windmill Cottage?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The High Flyer is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 820 m for Windmill Cottage.
How far apart are The High Flyer and Windmill Cottage?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score