Perched on a mound of clay above the River Ouse,
ELY
- literally "eel island" - was to all intents and purposes a true island until the draining of the fens in the seventeenth century. Up until then, the town was encircled by treacherous marshland, which could only be crossed with the help of the locals, "fen-slodgers" who knew the firm tussock paths. In 1070,
Hereward the Wake
turned this inaccessibility to military advantage, holding ou... [More]
The Nyton is situated in a quiet residential area of the City of Ely in 2 acres of attractive grounds adjoining the 18 hole golf course for which reduced green fees are available for guests. The Cathedral and City Centre are within 10 minutes walk, the station and river are 15 minutes walk. Fishing ... [More]
The hotel dates back all the way to the 15th century and is nestled in the isle of Ely which is also a city, with the magnificent cathedral a must see. Just as the cathedral is a recognisable feature of the distinctive fen landscape so too is the The Lamb in terms of the welcome you will receive. En... [More]