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Narrowboat Puzzle

East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.95 by the guests who stayed here.

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5.0/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/51 Oct 2024

Penny • Solo Trip

Great stay on a lovely, clean, comfortable, well equipped narrow boat. Plenty to see in Ely, all attractions within a short walk and good longer walks in the surrounding countryside. Very helpful host offered suggestions for local restaurants and a comprehensive tour of the boat

5.0/530 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay on Puzzle, attractive and comfortable, boat. Peaceful and quiet, we liked watching riverside life. Great for walks by the river and easy to walk to the town. Internet access was limited as there is no Wi-Fi, but ok for a few days stay. We hope to return in the future

5.0/511 Sep 2021

Steve • Couple Trip

A unique property. Great location.

5.0/515 Aug 2021

Bianca • Couple Trip

Lovely birthday escape on Narrow Boat Puzzle. Tranquil setting on River. All you could need to self cater. Easy access to town and amenities. Special mention to Garf who was super friendly and helpful in our welcome.

5.0/56 Jun 2021

Kayleigh • Couple Trip

This was our first trip away in well over a year - and our first ever stay on a boat. We were greeted with a lovely, friendly welcome. The narrow boat was very clean, tidy and we slept soundly. The boat can get rather warm when thendoors and windows are closed but the fan was enough to keep us cool through the night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly reccommend others to stay. It would be worth noting that we had limited access to 4g whilst onboard the boat but this is what we experienced in Ely over all that signal was poor - however this didnt cause us too much bother as the point of being away was to escape from our emails for a while!

5.0/512 Oct 2020

J • Couple Trip

So much fun staying on a boat! Made the weekend. So central for Ely and surrounding areas. Great welcome and tips on local eateries.

5.0/54 Feb 2020

Etienne • Couple Trip

A first-time experience of being on a narrowboat. I was drawn to the quirkiness of the experience taken as a whole. It exceeded my expectations. My fear of not getting a good night’s sleep, given the size of the bed, was unfounded. The setting and the proximity to Ely centre are big plusses too.

5.0/518 Nov 2019

Bridget • Couple Trip

Fabulous stay! Wonderful experience with the boat being in a great location. Super clean with all the mod cons and super cosy. Little treats left for us too which were really appreciated

5.0/57 Oct 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Lovely Narrowboat with all amenities, with great charm. Thank you for wine and chocolates. Garf was very helpful on information & places to eat .

5.0/56 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Very good location. Very positive experience, positive welcome upon arrival. Provided a true experience of narrowboat living, just what we were looking for. Ample fresh linen, towels, coffee/tea etc. Pots and pans to cook if desired. Everything had been well considered for our comfort during our stay. A small table and chairs on deck provided a nice vantage point to contemplate the beautiful surrounds. The only possible negative was a disused narrow boat sat alongside our boat and this may likely deter some people from revisiting, the owner may want to consider this aspect. We did not mind as felt it was just part of the real experience of living on a narrowboat. It was very picturesque with plenty of local historical buildings etc, to explore. Quaint tea shops within 10/15 minute walk and eating places within 2 minute walk. Beautiful easy access to varied countryside walking. Booking in was a breeze and the communication and helpfulness of G was fantastic throughout. I would list this under a very positive new and different experience that is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Definitely highly recommend.

5.0/53 Sep 2019

Teresa • Couple Trip

We had a great stay on this lovely narrowboat. Immaculately clean, excellent location on the river with great views, easy walking distance to the shops, eateries and cathedral, peaceful and quiet. Graf was very helpful, answering our questions and explaining how things work. We had all the amenities we needed on board including a bottle of wine and some nice chocolates. I would definitely recommend.

5.0/515 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Something a bit different. Very comfortable and quiet and could hardly feel the motion of the water at all. Great location - walkable everywhere. Garf who looks after the boat was a great help! Highly recommend.

5.0/511 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Excellent!! They had thought of everything! We stayed for my husbands 50th and he loved it! Bed was so comfortable and boat was lovely and warm and cosy :) lots of space too! Thank you very much, great experience

5.0/517 Dec 2018

Steven • Couple Trip

A superb and unusual weekend away - we honestly couldn't have chosen much better. Narrowboat Puzzle is a great little find in a quiet part of Ely, yet there are pubs and the town close by. The narrowboat is superbly appointed and spotless, and the owner is very helpful - he spent time explaining local tourist attractions and telling us which restaurants in town were best. The boat itself has a comfy seating area, a good kitchen with everything you might need (including a coffee pod machine!) and a comfy bed, and a great shower with (very!) hot water. Despite the weather outside we found the boat warm and comfortable and we very much enjoyed all that it had to offer. One thing to bear in mind - access to the boat involves climbing over another boat and using a number of steps. I would therefore suggest that it isn't ideal for anyone with mobility issues. My partner and I will definitely be back - this place is amazing.

5.0/526 Jun 2018

Kevin

Fantastic and unusual accommodation. Nestled between two pubs on a quiet river this secluded narrow boat is an amazing choice for staying a night or two on. It has all the amenities you need to cook and live aboard (cooker, oven, mains plugs, TV, a really good shower) with all the quirkiness of living on a boat. I cannot recommend this enough. Parking is available by the pub. A 24 hour Tesco is about 150 meters away. Check-in is easy as the owners live on the next boat.

5.0/59 Feb 2018

Fab experience, lovely narrowboat and moored near Restaurants , Teahouse, Art Gallery and Antique Centre and nearby Ely Town Centre. Warm and gracious welcome by owner Martin . Peaceful and relaxing setting with comfortable if different accommodation ( mind your head going up the steps the first time- you soon learn!) Made friends with Fishermen and Geese! A lovely retreat

5.0/527 Jan 2018

Lynne

We really enjoyed our stay. Two of us but we used both the sofa bed and main bed, both comfortable. We didn’t cook on board as it was only 1 night but there was a good stock of pans, utensils etc. and the place is certainly spotless and cozy for a boat, we both felt very much at home. Location is perfect and because we had 2 beautiful sunny days in January it was ideal and also quiet.

5.0/510 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

We would definitely recommend this boat, and stay again if we were in the area.

5.0/525 Jul 2016

Thomas • Couple Trip

Unusual accommodation picked for this very reason. The boat is wonderfully presented and in a great position. Would highly recommend

4.0/530 Apr 2022

Valerie • Couple Trip

A different and delightful experience. Being a narrowboat the accommodation and facilities are slightly restricted but are in super condition and we had a thoroughly enjoyable 3 night stay. Access is slightly tricky (for us older folk) due to it being a boat on a mooring but its location more than makes up for that.

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Coffee Tea Maker

Refrigerator

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Ironing

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Hair Dryer

Balcony

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1 Annesdale, Ely, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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The property is professionally cleaned.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Narrowboat Puzzle

Narrowboat Puzzle Location
A stay at this houseboat places you in the heart of Ely, within a 5-minute walk of Jubilee Gardens and Waterside Antiques Centre. This houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Babylon Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

Narrowboat Puzzle Rooms
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator. A flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - Thu, 10 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children