Poets House
Ely
📍 40-44 St Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4EY
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.7 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)
- Just 100 yards from Ely Cathedral
- Five minutes' walk from Ely city centre
- Housed in three Grade II listed early 1900s buildings
- 21 bedrooms with Egyptian cotton linen and copper baths
- Flexible venue for weddings, meetings and events
Poets House is a stylish hotel set within three Grade II listed early 1900s buildings in the heart of historic Ely, Cambridgeshire, just 100 yards from Ely Cathedral and five minutes' walk from the city centre. The 21 bedrooms feature period charm alongside Egyptian cotton linen and William Holland copper baths, while the restaurant and Sonnet Lounge serve food daily, with al fresco dining available in the courtyard garden in summer. The hotel also hosts weddings, meetings and celebrations in its adaptable spaces. Ely station is just 0.7 miles away, and you're close to local attractions including The Stained Glass Museum and Ely Museum, both 0.2 miles from the hotel, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
How far to…
- Ely Cathedral
- 100 yards
- Town centre
- 5 minutes' walk
- Station
- 0.7 miles
Practical details
- Parking
- Secure offsite car park, not on-site
Accommodation on site
- Hotel rooms/suites
Details taken from the operator's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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