Narrowboat Puzzle

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Narrowboat) | Private kitchen

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Parking included

Explore the area

1 Annesdale, Ely, England, CB7 4BN

Waterside Antiques Centre
5 min walk
Urban Fresh
1 min walk
Ely Station
6 min walk
Cambridge (CBG)
31 min drive

Room options

Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Narrowboat)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2

Similar properties

Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

Housekeeping

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Houseboat in Ely with free parking

This smoke-free houseboat features free self parking. Housekeeping is not available.

Guest accommodations at this houseboat offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star houseboat have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Jubilee Gardens. Features include free self parking.

Free self parking
Just a 3-minute walk from Jubilee Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Waterside Antiques Centre

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ely houseboat is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Free self-parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

Fridge
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining room

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Work spaces

Laptop workspace

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

No lifts
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
No housekeeping

Location highlights

In the city centre
In the historical district

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 is professionally cleaned

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to 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.

Property is also known as

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Narrowboat Puzzle Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Penny

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

11 Jul 2022

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Valerie

30 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A great experience

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unique

A unique property. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Gorgeous, clean Narrow Boat on River Ouse

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

6 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

excellent little escape away

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

J

12 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Weekend on water.

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

4 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ely - a view from the canal.

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

18 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Narrowboat

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

26 Oct 2019

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

7 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laid back long weekend on a boat on the river

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

15 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really worth it

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

3 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

11 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

17 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Narrowboat Puzzle - Puzzle solved!

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

26 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic and unusual accommodation.

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

V, Bedfordshire

9 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Experience on Narrowboat Puzzle

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, Windsor

27 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for something a bit different

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018