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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2025

Situated in the centre of the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, Poets House is a stylish hotel wedding venue offering a distinctive setting steeped in history. Grade II listed, this Georgian property formerly homed one of Ely's most beloved writers and poets in the early 1900s. Today it stands as an intimate wedding setting, lovingly renovated and lavishly designed. Boasting outstanding cathedral views, elegant interiors, and luxurious suites, the team is confident it will be love at first sight.

Facilities and Capacity

Poets House is a dream for those with a creative eye, offering an abundance of visual delights that will elevate any wedding theme. The property can host up to (non excluisve ) 50 guests for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast, and up to 70 for the evening reception.

With exclusive hire, you and your guests can relax in the full privacy of the hotel and its gorgeous grounds. Welcome friends and family with a drink in the quaint walled garden before letting your day unfold in The Writing Room. Cosy and chic, this versatile setting can host from 50 to 70 guests for the nuptials and up to 130 in the evening. Meanwhile, the Sonnet Bar and Lounge is the perfect spot for a Champagne reception with its sunny aspect and easy access to the gorgeous courtyard. After the formalities, you can relax into your evening celebrations and dance the night away.

Services Offered

With its special blend of friendly service and attention to detail, Poets House is a wonderful choice for you to create the most special wedding day memories. The events team aspires to help you maximise this charming, innovative space regardless of your wedding size. With exclusive or non-exclusive packages available, you are free to add as much of a personal touch as desired. No matter which you choose, you will have the talents of the in-house culinary team at your disposal, who have a range of delicious menu options ready to go. The team invites you to get in touch without hesitation for more information on the kinds of weddings this boutique hotel can host.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Historic
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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40-44 St Mary's Street Ely Ely (Cambridgeshire)
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