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The Swan – A Columbo Edition Hotel

Riverside Littleport, six miles north of Ely · Hotel

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.

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.

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
Destination
Ely