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Poets House

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Venue Type

Hotel Venue

City

Ely

Region

East of England

Standing

theatre

dinner

bedrooms

About Venue

Poets House is an elegant boutique hotel and event venue located in the heart of historic Ely, just moments from the magnificent Ely Cathedral. Set across three beautifully restored Grade II listed buildings, the hotel blends Georgian character with contemporary luxury, creating an exceptional setting for conferences, meetings, private dining, weddings and exclusive corporate events. With 21 beautifully appointed bedrooms, award-winning dining and attentive service, Poets House offers a unique destination for residential events and executive retreats.

Whether you're hosting a leadership meeting, strategy day, board meeting or exclusive company celebration, Poets House combines flexible event spaces with luxury accommodation and outstanding hospitality. The dedicated events team works closely with organisers to create tailored experiences, while the hotel's central location and peaceful surroundings provide an inspiring alternative to traditional conference venues.

Event Spaces

The Writing Room

The venue's principal event space accommodating up to 60 theatre, 60 dinner, 60 standing or 16 boardroom guests. Ideal for conferences, presentations, private dining and networking events.

The Boardroom

A dedicated executive meeting room perfect for board meetings, interviews, strategy sessions and small workshops.

Private Dining Room

An elegant room suitable for intimate dinners, client entertaining and executive hospitality. Available for bespoke dining experiences and celebrations.

Courtyard Garden

A secluded outdoor courtyard ideal for summer receptions, drinks events and informal networking.

Exclusive Hotel Hire

The entire hotel is available for exclusive hire, including all event spaces, restaurant, courtyard and 21 luxury bedrooms, making it perfect for company retreats, leadership events and private celebrations.

Facilities and Services

Dedicated events team, in-house catering, high-speed WiFi, presentation facilities, natural daylight, courtyard garden, luxury accommodation, private dining, licensed bar and exclusive hire options.

Location and Access

Located on St Mary's Street in the centre of Ely, Poets House is approximately 100 yards from Ely Cathedral and within walking distance of Ely railway station. The A10 provides excellent road access to Cambridge, Peterborough and London.

Ideal For

Conferences
Board Meetings
Strategy Days
Corporate Retreats
Private Dining
Networking Events
Weddings
Exclusive Hire
Team Away Days
Celebrations

Key Features

Boutique Hotel
Grade II Listed
Writing Room
Courtyard Garden
Ely Cathedral
21 Bedrooms
Exclusive Hire
Luxury Dining

Why Hire

Poets House combines boutique luxury with flexible event facilities in one of Cambridgeshire's most picturesque locations. Its stylish interiors, personalised service and residential capabilities make it an excellent choice for leadership meetings, away days and exclusive corporate events.