Lamb Hotel Cambridge

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This accommodation dates back to the time of King Richard II. In the year 1416, Bishop Fordham mentions the inn in a survey he made of all his properties. Today it still retains its traditional atmosphere as a thriving coaching inn. The hotel comprises a total of 31 guest rooms and is non-smoking throughout. Facilities on offer include a lobby, a bar, a restaurant, Internet access and ample parking for those arriving by car.|By car: take the A10 from Cambridge and follow signs to the centre of Ely. At the T-junction the hotel is right ahead. Turn left for the car park, and then turn immediately right under the archway.|

Location

The hotel is situated in the shadows of Ely's splendid cathedral tower. The narrow old streets of Ely house medieval gateways, timbered houses and parkland, sweeping down to the lovely River Great Ouse, where there are boating and fishing facilities. Historically there is much to seen in the area, with the fine cathedral, Cromwell's house and the history of local saints such as St Etheldreda. Cambridge is close by and offers other historic buildings, as well as good shopping. Newmarket, famous for horse racing, is just 19 km away. Ely Railway Station is just 1.6 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is approximately 75 km from the hotel, while London Luton Airport is some 92 km away, London Heathrow Airport is about 173 km away, London City Airport is about 118 km away and London Gatwick Airport is about 181 km away

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