The Swan – A Columbo Edition Hotel
Riverside Littleport, six miles north of Ely · Hotel
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An eighteenth-century riverside boutique hotel in Littleport, just north of Ely, with a handful of luxury rooms and several dining and drinking venues on the water.
What's nearby
- Ely Museum next door
- Lighthouse next door
- The Lamb next door
- Ely Cathedral 200m away
- St Etheldreda's Church, Ely 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Swan – A Columbo Edition Hotel
The Swan occupies an eighteenth-century building on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Littleport, a small town around six miles north of Ely. Deliberately kept intimate, the hotel has just five luxury bedrooms, each with river views, making it feel closer to a private house party than a conventional hotel.
Food and drink is a major part of the appeal, with The Brasserie offering a fine-dining menu built around local ingredients, Smoke n' Spice serving grill and barbecue dishes, and the more informal Riverside Bar opening onto a waterside terrace. Guests can also arrange fishing or boat trips directly from the hotel's own stretch of river.
Its position a short drive from Ely suits visitors who want cathedral sightseeing by day and a quieter, riverside setting to return to in the evening, with Cambridge also within easy reach for a day trip.
Visitors say this extended stay hotel offers a great location in the heart of Ely, with proximity to the cathedral, riverside, and various dining options. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, spacious rooms, and delicious cooked-to-order breakfast with a cold buffet.
Some reviews mention the parking can be limited.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Riverside Littleport, six miles north of Ely
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.9 / 10 (320 reviews)
- Prices from
- £165 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Ely