Just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of St. Ives, Olivers Lodge Hotel is housed within a charming Victorian terrace. A small conservatory at the back of the hotel serves hot meals and there’s also a separate bar. Services and amenities include daily maids, luggage storage, meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying. Free WiFi is available in public areas and in bedrooms for an extra charge. There’s also free on-site parking. A wide selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs are within easy walking distance.

Housed within an 18th Century Coaching Inn, this affordable 4-star hotel oozes character and charm. Brightly decorated guest rooms come with an ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer and flat-screen TV. A full English breakfast is served each morning and lunch and dinners can also be enjoyed in the on-site restaurant. A separate bar offers a wide range of wines, spirits, draught beers and local real ales. Free WiFi is available in the hotel’s communal areas. The A14 is close by, making it a convenient choice for those arriving by car. The city of Cambridge is a 30-minute drive away.

Situated on the banks of the Great Ouse, many of this hotel’s guest rooms offer spectacular views of the river, beautiful nearby meadows, and 15th century St.Ives bridge. Rooms are also furnished with an ensuite bathroom, Freeview TV, a desk, free WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer and a radio. Additional hotel facilities include two bars, one on a pretty terrace overlooking the old St.Ives bridge that’s ideal for pre-dinner drinks or nightcaps. There’s also an on-site restaurant, a fitness suite, a business centre, mooring facilities for boats, and car parking for up to 300 vehicles. The city of Cambridge is 11.8 miles away.