Holidaymakers hoping to find house rentals in Ely can find many alternatives, since they are the most common accommodation type there. Interestingly, the average cost of this specific accommodation type is £109 per night, with an average size of 68 m². Furthermore, the majority of house rentals in Ely can accommodate groups of 5, which makes Ely a great holiday destination for medium-sized groups and families. Holidaymakers who prefer something else will also find many hotel rooms, which are the other most popular type of accommodation in Ely. The average size of hotel rooms in Ely is 20 m², and the average price is £87 per night.
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Discover a rental that fits your preferences among the 308 welcoming options from numerous holiday letting websites in Ely. By comparing these holiday lettings, HomeToGo features the lowest prices and the most popular accommodation options in Ely.
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A lot of the properties in Ely allow pets, which makes it a great holiday spot for pet owners. If this is a top requirement for you, have a look at the house rentals in Ely. It is the most pet-friendly type of accommodation there. You can also look for pet-friendly holiday rentals that are near the city centre. In Ely, a few of the holiday lettings are situated within 2 kilometres of the city centre.
The weather in Ely
The above is a climate diagram for Ely. During July, maximum temperatures go up to more than 23° However, temperatures can go lower than 1° in Ely in January. The rainiest month is July while the driest month is March.
Pinpoint Englishness with holiday cottages in historic Ely
You'll discover the very heart of England when you stay in a holiday cottage in Ely – and not just geographically. Ely's ancient history and key cultural turning points in Britain were forged in this small medieval town.
English history in Ely
Ely Cathedral is perhaps the most important monument in Ely, built in the impressive Norman-Romanesque style. The complex dates back to the 7th century but the impressive octagon wing is typical of the Decorated Style, some 300 years later.
Get up close to one of the heroes of English history, Oliver Cromwell, at his dedicated museum house. There's even an Escape Room where you can learn about the fascinating intrigues that governed his life and death first-hand.
Exploration around Cambridge
Every Christmas a choral evensong is broadcast from Cambridge University Chapel's Gothic architraves throughout the country. For many the chapel, which dates from the time of King Henry VIII, is a symbol of the country's rich and romantic Christian heritage and an important link with the mentality that belies modern Britishness.
Try one of the famous Fitzbillies buns indulged by the Monty Python cast during their time at the University and go punting on the Cam River. Take some fizz and berries to enjoy yourself as you glide underneath the ornate Bridge of Sighs and past the 'backs' of the colleges with their walled gardens scented with ancient wisteria.
Folk festivities in Cambridgeshire
Ely Folk Festival is the heart of Cambridgeshire culture. Middle England's most eccentric squires gather to celebrate the eclecticism of the county with appropriately bohemian events. Some of the best folk acts in Britain perform at the event held annually in July. There's some much more to this friendly festival however. Morris dancing, real ale, and ceilidhs kick off the celebrations, with workshops and jam sessions rounding out this distinctly hippie festival.
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