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You don’t have to stay in the heart of Cambridge to enjoy the range of quality hotels, and those who want a real countryside retreat need only look to the rest of Cambridgeshire for inspiration. Ely is located to the north of Cambridge and is a beautiful cathedral city in its own right. An abbey was founded there in 673 amd a new monastery was then built. Later, in 1083, the building of the cathedral began but it was not completed until 1351. It was also a major port on the Great Ouse until the coming of the railways. Ely has plenty of quiet Edwardian retreats as well as some historic inns that date back to the 16th and 17th century that have much to offer those with an interest in the past. The Castle Lodge Hotel [map] was originally built as a folly (ornamental buiding) in 1848 and is now a family-run guesthouse. This hotel particularly appeals to families, as well as business travellers as it centrally located just a seven minute walk from the cathedral. The golfer in your life will find plenty do at Sycamore House [map] which adjoins Ely’s golf course. This hotel four star hotel offers the kind of luxurious bedrooms you’d expect, all are en suite with tea and coffee making facilities. A particularly attractive feature of this hotel is the organised ghost tours around Ely on offer to brave visitors. March is a particularly attractive market town which originally prospered as a minor port, trading and religious centre. There’s lots of accommodation on offer here, of particular interest to the business traveller. The Oliver Cromwell Hotel [map] has been designed to appeal to the business traveller and is just a few miles from the nearest train station. Not only is this the perfect hotel to host your conference or private function, there’s also a full fitness suite to get every guest back into shape after indulging in the cuisine from the high-class restaurant. The Olde Griffin Hotel [map] is a fine example of a 16th century coaching inn, and offers guests unique accommodation. The décor maintains many original features including the unusual wood carving from Burma that was commissioned in 1860. Alternatively, go for countryside luxury that’s not far from the heart of Cambridge and book your room at the exquisite Hotel Felix [map] which offers a peaceful retreat whilst still being close to many tourist highlights. The Graffiti Restaurant is reason alone for booking into Hotel Felix with executive chef Stuart Conibear on hand to create a selection of stunning Mediterranean dishes that guests can savour on the terrace area during the warm summer months. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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