Hotels in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK
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Named after the Persian bishop, Saint Ivo, the town of St. Ives, in Cambridgeshire, England, lies on the shores of the River Great Ouse. It sits about 70 miles north of London, while 15 miles northwest is the city of Cambridge. Hotel accommodations are available around the St. Ives area, which are surrounded by a vast array of sights. Some of the more memorable attractions in the area include the St. Ives Bridge, built in the 1400s, and Holt Island, a nature reserve area. - The Old Ferry Boat Inn, just one mile from the center of St. Ives, in Holywell, Cambridgeshire, enjoys the status of being the oldest Inn that exists in all of England. Some data suggests that remnants of the building can be dated as far back as 560 AD. The Old Ferry Boat Inn is known throughout England for its haunted sightings where patrons have reported ghostly apparitions and occurrences throughout the years. A female ghost is said to be the culprit, a girl who took her own life inside the building many decades ago. This old structure boasts a thatch roof, while each unit is equipped with wireless access to the Internet. An English country style restaurant and lounge are located within the facility.
The Old Ferry Boat Inn
Holywell, St. Ives, Huntingdon
Holywell, PE17 3TG
United Kingdom
011-44-1-4804-63227
oldferryboatinn-stives.co.uk - The Slepe Hall Hotel sits in a park-like setting among lush green gardens, offering accommodations surrounded by a variety of attractions and places of interest. This historic structure was built back in 1632 and was once occupied by Squire Lawrence and his family, then Oliver Cromwell, and from then on, was passed on from one well-known wealthy family to another, until renovation took place for its use as a hotel in 1966. Accommodations include standard rooms with standard features, as well as more luxurious rooms such as whirlpool bath suites and bridal suites. A restaurant and cocktail lounge are located within the hotel.
Slepe Hall Hotel
Ramsey Rd.
St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5RB
United Kingdom
011-44-1-4804-63122
slepehallhotel.co.uk - The Golden Lion Hotel is a historic building built in the 1700s, renovated during the 21st century, in the heart of the town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. A few minutes from this hotel is the historic Ely Cathedral with its original structure built in 1109, the Imperial War Museum at Duxford and the Anglesey Abbey and Gardens. An up-scale restaurant, a function room and a cocktail lounge are located within The Golden Lion Hotel structure.
The Golden Lion Hotel
Market Hill
St. Ives
Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AL
United Kingdom
011-44-1-4804-92100
thegoldenlionhotel.co.uk
