Historic Cambridgeshire stay at a boutique hotel

Poets House, Ely, South East England

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Property details

Escape to a luxury Grade II-listed hotel dating back to the early 1900s in the heart of historic Ely, with beautiful interiors – includes breakfast and optional dinner credit
  • Lovely central setting: Poets House sits in the historic centre of Ely, which is ideal for soaking up picturesque views of the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House. Exquisite authentic charm coupled with luxurious and innovative monochromatic design define this haven of comfort and tranquillity at this Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence-awardee.

  • The perfect guestrooms: Varying in size and individually designed while preserving the building's period features, guestrooms feature sumptuous beds to sleep in, and views of the garden or the cathedral to meditate over – some even feature freestanding copper baths to soak in. Luxurious duvets line the beds and you've tea and coffee facilities to make the most of.

  • Delicious dining: The Dining Room is central to Poets House. Enjoy a range of delicious dishes using carefully-selected ingredients (locally sourced where possible) – think duck leg terrine and seared cod with garlic mash. You'll also wake up to a full English each morning. Why not complete the set with a traditional cream tea or cocktail in the Sonnet Bar?

How to get there

Poets House sits in the heart of Cambridgeshire's historic Ely, right opposite Ely Cathedral. Ely Station is a 15-minute walk away, where trains to Cambridge are frequent and direct.

Good to know

Please note that not all House Double and Master Double rooms feature a freestanding bathtub; please contact the hotel directly to request a bathtub in the bedroom.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Lovely central setting: Poets House sits in the historic centre of Ely, which is ideal for soaking up picturesque views of the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House. Exquisite authentic charm coupled with luxurious and innovative monochromatic design define this haven of comfort and tranquillity at this Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence-awardee.

  • The perfect guestrooms: Varying in size and individually designed while preserving the building's period features, guestrooms feature sumptuous beds to sleep in, and views of the garden or the cathedral to meditate over – some even feature freestanding copper baths to soak in. Luxurious duvets line the beds and you've tea and coffee facilities to make the most of.

  • Delicious dining: The Dining Room is central to Poets House. Enjoy a range of delicious dishes using carefully-selected ingredients (locally sourced where possible) – think duck leg terrine and seared cod with garlic mash. You'll also wake up to a full English each morning. Why not complete the set with a traditional cream tea or cocktail in the Sonnet Bar?

How to get there

Poets House sits in the heart of Cambridgeshire's historic Ely, right opposite Ely Cathedral. Ely Station is a 15-minute walk away, where trains to Cambridge are frequent and direct.

Good to know

Please note that not all House Double and Master Double rooms feature a freestanding bathtub; please contact the hotel directly to request a bathtub in the bedroom.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Garden

  • Terrace

  • Lift

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Reception

  • Luggage storage

  • Room service

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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40 Saint Mary's Street Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EY

Located in historic Ely, near Cambridge, the hotel is perfectly placed for relaxation in a picturesque setting. Oliver Cromwell's house is right next door and the imposing cathedral is situated within striking distance. The historic university town of Cambridge is also easily drivable.