The Old Hall Ely in East Cambridgeshire

From the moment we arrived and Antonia opened the door to us... We felt welcomed and knew we were somewhere very special. The grounds and interior are tasteful and immaculate. Antonia's tips on places to eat were welcome. Will be back when the dining room is open all year round, as once there you feel like you don't want to leave ! We were one of only a few rooms occupied, with the separate lounges, you could always find a quiet spot when busier. There are outdoor seating areas for warmer days and all have a fabulous view. Thank you for sharing The Old Hall with us. We would highly recommend for a family gathering, it is definitely perfect for a wedding !

Pretty cool spot. A glass of wine by the fire, beautiful views, nice breakfast. Was a last minute stop one night but would plan it in a trip next time.

This is a beautiful hotel. Everything about it is fabulous. The grounds are magnificent too. Sadly, it's let down by its proximity to a very noisy, busy A road so no matter the beauty, that dull roar detracts considerably. We stayed one night hoping it might be perfect for our wedding. If you are looking for venue where a noisy event or music might drown out the road sound, then this would be amazing. I would book in a heartbeat. For a smaller, more intimate affair as we intend, the beauty of the gardens and views can't offset the noise. We are very sad!

Beautiful location, the rooms were lovely and the staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a stay here. We will happily stay here again

We had a lovely wedding day at The Old Hall, thank you to all involved. It is an immaculate venue with stunning landscaped gardens. The staff were really friendly and helpful throughout the process and during the day, and any issues we encountered in the process and during the day were always dealt with promptly and professionally. We had so many complements about the food and will definitely be back often to eat/stay. We chose this venue because we were so impressed by the attention to detail demonstrated from our very first show round. We compared it to many other venues, none of which came close to the perfectionism of The Old Hall. We are very detail orientated people and admittedly run a very tight ship. We had no concerns with The Old Hall and they fully understand traditionalism and a high standard. We believe the cost of the wedding was very reflective of the standard and would definitely recommend it to other bride and grooms to be.

We stayed in the hotel for two nights, we found that all staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was of a very high standard breakfast was particularly good with lots of choice. The hotel grounds are immaculate with lovely views and five star service we will definitely go back. My wife had limited mobility and the staff were very caring and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you to all the staff.

A great experience for weddings and celebrations, set fantastic gardens with a view of Ely cathedral, excellent food and service.

We recently got married at The Old Hall Ely, we first saw the location when we were venue hunting, we had seen a few by the time our appointment was booked at The Old Hall and as soon as we saw it we fell in love with the whole venue. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained equally is the venue and everything about it inside and out. Our wedding meetings were with Emma who was always so helpful and informative. Our wedding went very well, with all staff on hand to help where or if needed. . We can’t fault The Old Hall and would recommend to our family and friends.

Superb location, surroundings, food and service.

The Old Hall is a magnificent Jacobean manor house that has stood the test of time. Nestled within its own expansive 3,000-acre estate, the property offers breath-taking views of the Fens and the iconic Ely Cathedral. With a rich history dating back to 1830, when the Morbey family acquired the Oliver Cromwell estate, the property has evolved into a thriving arable farm under the stewardship of successive generations. However, the estate’s story took a new chapter in 2010 when Alison and the late Anthony Morbey transformed the historic manor house into an exclusive-use venue. Today, The Old Hall is a sought-after location for weddings, events, and festive celebrations. The Morbeys' commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and warm hospitality that characterise the venue. Alison, a driving force behind the business, continues to innovate and expand the offerings.

I was a bride at the old hall in August this year. The location and grounds are amazing. However my experience with the Old Hall staff is not the 5 star service I expected. Throughout my wedding planning process I met with 4 different event managers. Meaning each time I would go to the old hall I was having to explain elements of the day and planning to a new person, and some things were missed. The old hall insisted in collecting numbers for suppliers etc as they stated they would call them. I had a few suppliers call me the day before the wedding having not heard from the old hall. Generally it takes a few days for the events team to get back to you and depending on who emails you back sometimes the information received was contradictory to what had been verbally explained. I was accommodating throughout this but explained my frustrations to the old hall via email 4 months before my wedding. On my wedding day there were a few mistakes made from staff which I can appreciate happens but due to the amount of effort I had put in, it left me feeling disappointed in the staff on the day. The way I was spoken to on my morning was also matter of fact and sometimes short. I also had to ask several times for things to happen such as taking glassware down to the marquee. However the worst point of service for me was, I have a disabled grandmother who was given a disabled room. So that she did not have to walk around the venue I was told she could use the cut through by the bar. The morning event manager explained where this was and I showed my grandmother. When my grandmother tried to get through that access point she was told to “go round the venue, we do not permit guests back here” this left her feeling humiliated and it took two family members to walk her round the venue back to her room. I did not expect this from such a venue. The Cromwell suite is also in need of a carpet replacement as this is heavily stained and is ripped in the join. This is something I addressed with the staff and they stated the carpet gets a lot of wear and tear over the wedding season. This isn’t good enough for a 5 star venue. There were several areas I feel the old hall fell short and I cannot help but feel disappointed, so much so I don’t think we will ever return to the venue.

A wonderful venue. My thanks are not enough for the amazing work the Old Hall did for my wedding. My husband and I will remember it always, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the entire team at The Old Hall. Thank you.

We had a fabulous stay at The Old Hall, really comfortable rooms and facilities. A wonderful setting with very impressive and well maintained grounds and lovely views.

Celebrated our 30yr anniversary there. The room was so lovely. The whole venue was tastefully and beautifully decorated. Workmanship on the building was to a high standard. A special mention to Amelia who is a credit to The Old Hall. She was so lovely to chat to, very attentive, went out of her way for us and very cheerful. Amelia's cocktail making skills are the best! The grounds are gorgeous. Breakfast and dinner was also to a high standard.

The Old Hall gave us an amazing wedding day this summer. The staff on the day were exceptional - especially a big shout out to Michelle who looked after me (the bride) during the morning and was so bubbly and calming. The food is exquisite, we felt very looked after, and the dance floor was just an amazing space too. We would definitely recommend to get married here!

We had our wedding at the Old Hall and could not have chosen a better venue. The staff were so organised and helpful in the build up, with a checklist to make sure we hadn’t forgotten anything. They also helped coordinating suppliers on the day, taking some of that stress away. The day itself was spectacular, and ran with impeccable precision. The staff were very diligent with dietary requirements, and the food itself was delicious! They also did an amazing job with the tidy up, meaning we had absolutely no worries on the day or the morning after and were able to just enjoy it! Cannot recommend enough!

A truly magical gem of a hotel, found when planning a visit to the area..Fabulously located 1 mile from the compact Cathedral city of Ely. With perfectly appointed accommodation, discrete professional staff, beautiful furnished lounges. architectural surprises, amazing history and terrific landscaped gardens, courtyards and lakes. Thank you all...

Came for a wedding. Such a breathtaking place x

What a beautiful venue with the most fantastic and caring staff. Everything went smoothly even when there was a few bumps it was sorted so quickly. The food was incredible and all my guests had a fantastic time. I couldn't recommend enough especially with the indoor space, breathtaking. Thank you so much everyone at the old hall Ely for all your hard work going above and beyond for us xx

Our room lacked air con although there was a fan , no fridge ,TV too small for the room and batteries were dead in remote. Lack of food choice in the evening given status of hotel.breakfast room difficult to access not enough space being dangerous with people carrying hot drinks . Beautiful grounds

Fantastic first stay at this wonderful venue. Everything was first rate. The best place I've stayed at in the UK

We had the most incredible wedding day at the Old Hall! We couldn’t fault them at all. They were so supportive, welcoming and helpful right from before we had booked them. The service is exceptional and definitely wowed our wedding guests. The food, bedrooms and alcohol was all perfect and we are so grateful for all of their help. They made everything run seamlessly and nothing was too much trouble to them all. I’ll never be able to thank them enough and we can’t wait to return yearly for a stay for our anniversary!

This was a lovely stay!! The property is gorgeous, well-groomed, comfortable, and airy. It is so well-designed, too. GORGEOUS interiors… The room was grand and luxurious. We were in a big suite with a HUGE bathroom, bigger than my first NYC apartment, and a claw foot bathtub. The staff was kind and helpful, attentive, and lovely. It is DEFINITELY a wedding venue… the music that is played in the lobby if 2000s wedding hits, ie Maroon 5 vibes. We were one of probably three couples / groups there, so it was a bit eerie at times. The property is a great location, but in that, it is extremely close to the highway and I had to sleep with ear plugs both nights. The pathways around the property are all dead-ends into farm land now, so that was a bummer. It was a lovely stay, but would I return for a little getaway, no. Would I recommend someone take the place over for a wedding and house their family and wedding party there, most definitely!

We had the most amazing time! The old hall made everything perfect! Thank you so much! Xx

A beautiful building with a magnificent view of Ely cathedral. The hotel is extremely well maintained and spotlessly clean. And the gardens are delightful.

What a beautiful place to stay! The hotel is stunning and decorated so well to embrace both its history and also the modern world we live in today. The rooms felt luxurious and the common areas felt welcoming and relaxing. The staff, without exception were absolutely delightful and I just couldn’t fault the service at both dinner and breakfast. The food was delicious and it felt that a lot of love and attention went into its preparation. The surroundings are just gorgeous with well kept gardens and courtyards. I would highly recommend The Old Hall and will most certainly be back again!

Excellent place, beautiful house and garden, great service and excellent, high quality breakfast. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful hotel and grounds. We were there to celebrate my birthday and to receive a birthday card was a lovely touch. The hotel staff were friendly, polite, informative. The Cathedral room was stunning. We can definitely recommend this room and hotel. Breakfast was delicious with a very good choice. We will be back.

We were on a short tour of Cambridge, Ely and Kings Lynn. As we both suffer from restricted mobility, we were very pleased to be guaranteed a ground floor room with nearby parking. The room was spacious, comfortable and well presented. The hotel is designed for large functions but still operates well as a hotel. The grounds are spacious and well cared for. Staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful. Two minor points. we would have welcomed a fridge and a safe in the room, and being restricted to meat, cheese or fish platters would have become less than ideal on a longer stay.

Beautiful hotel ideally placed for the historic town of Ely, and just a short drive from Cambridge. The hotel looks stunning, with tastefully decorated rooms and exceptional gardens and grounds. All staff so friendly and helpful.

Beautiful gardens and a lovely old building. Very nice breakfast. Our only issue was the lack of television, although we were not in our room for a great deal of time. We could not find (and neither could a member of staff) any ‘normal’ TV channels at all, just strange channel numbers and strange channels. No BBC1, BBC2, ITV, channels 4 & 5 etc.

Quite simply, jaw droppingly, stunning! I cannot recommend highly enough. The location, the grounds, the rooms, the building, the staff, and the chef all absolutely superb! We travel, a lot, for business and for pleasure, and quite simply this is probably the best privately owned accommodation that we have ever stayed in. We will definitely return, and we will stay for longer. A big thank you to all at the The Old Hall Ely.

We were in town for a graduation ceremony at the Cathedral and this could not have been any better location/ hotel for our group. The property was beautiful and the rooms were top notch. We also enjoyed Friday night steak night at the in house restaurant. The service and meals were awesome. You can see the lighted Cathedral at night from most of the rooms. Don’t miss a chance to stay here.

best bedroom i have stayed in ever.

Double the cost, quadruple the experience! Wish we had stayed longer!

Came to the old hall for are 40th anniversary and had a great few day's are room was set-up lovely congratulating us on are anniversary. The staff were superb from the moment we arrived to when we left.the evening meals we had were beautiful the breakfasts also very good the all the facilities in the health club also good. Can't wait till we go again but have a longer stay highly recommend

Visited for a wedding and the property and grounds are absolutely stunning. Great thought and care in the ladies bathroom too. All staff impeccable, nothing too much trouble, food delicious and variety of drinks sublime.

The venue and grounds are stunning! We picked The Old Hall for our wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better place. Our guests had nothing but lovely things to say about it. The staff went above and beyond our expectations. They were so lovely and accommodating. Nothing was too big or too small for them to help with. The attention to detail was impeccable and our day went of without a hitch. The rooms were comfy and inviting and the food was delicious to say the least. We can’t say a bad thing about this venue, if you are getting married we highly suggest you consider this venue. It was worth every penny. Mrs M and her team were phenomenal. They are deserving of every accolade they have received. Thank you for making our day as perfect as it was. We look forward to coming back on our anniversary!

Overnight stay in the spacious de luxe Pheasant suite having attended the 5 course taster menu evening with selected wines in the Orangery restaurant. A great evening of culinary delights served by smart friendly waiting staff. High quality food and a professional team highly trained in customer service. A 5* occasion.

Fantastic, stunning, simply perfect. An amazing venue for that special day.

What a stunning venue!! The moment we drove through the gates for our viewing, we both fell in love and couldn’t think of having our wedding anywhere else. It had everything we were looking for. Our guests commented on how incredibly organised the staff were, from the setting up of the marquee, to the serving of the food. The rooms were so clean and very well looked after. The day was so relaxed and went so so quickly. We can’t thank the team at The Old Hall enough from start to finish. Anyone looking for a venue that is just exceptional, then please consider viewing The Old Hall.

Much enjoyed the service from your charming people. Well tended gardens with great view around including Ely Cathedral. Thank you for allowing us to checkout a bit later to give time for my wife with mobility issues. Will definitely come back in not too distant future

An amazing venue for a wedding, highly recommended!

The most beautiful location with wonderful views of the cathedral. An absolute gem of a place to visit. The staff are incredible and am fortunate enough to be able to visit this venue on many occasions due to the nature of my work. Thank you to all at The Old Hall for always being so fabulous!

This Hall and it's grounds are stunning and luxurious. A lot of money has been spent and continues to be invested. There did appear to be a lack of staff, especially at Sunday breakfast which is only served to 9am, rather early I would say for a weekend. The two ladies were trying to fill the buffet, taking orders and waitressing, they couldn't keep up but were trying so hard and with a smile. When it came to checkout, it was the same two ladies trying to do this too. Evening meal was very good and would recommend a visit if you live locally and didn't want to stay. Although local, we stayed as it was our wedding anniversary (shame this wasn't acknowledged, even verbally, they were made aware of it at the time of our booking direct with the Hall). You are invited to a cup of tea and piece of carrot cake on arrival, apparently a "secret" recipe of Mrs Morbeys, I have to say, it's the best carrot cake either of us have ever had. Wish it wasn't a "secret" recipe!!

Lovely night spent celebrating Valentines at The Old Hall, fabulous room, delicious meal. Service you cannot fault. Staff so lovely and welcoming. Look forward to having another break in the future.

Booked lunch at the Old Hall for my partner's birthday this year and could not have been happier with my choice! The food was absolutely delicious - I had probably the best nut roast I've ever had, with the most incredible mushroom gravy, while my partner was treated to a bespoke roast meat feast - and the atmosphere was just lovely. We had a window seat in the restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the views, before moving through to the lounge where we sat quite happily by the fire for considerable time (and could also have quite happily drifted off for a post lunch nap!) The staff really know how to look after people, and seem to genuinely enjoy and take pride in doing so. In particular, I'd like to mention Bryony and Amanda for going above and beyond to make our experience as luxurious as it was. Couldn't recommend this place more. We will certainly be back.

Visited for lunch to celebrate my birthday. Was so well looked after and the food was delicious. Excellent service, wonderful venue. Special mentions for Briony and Amanda who went out of their way to make the experience as lovely as it was.

A very pleasant stay, we will definitely be back

Really lovely place staff went the extra mile for my partners birthday, food was out of this world and the room was spot on

This was our 4th stay at the Old Hall. The staff here are very professional, friendly and helpful. We stayed in the Pheasant, a spacious and comfortable ground floor room. The bed is very comfy and spacious. Having a shower and a bath meets the wishes of me and my husband. We booked a table in the restaurant for Steak night, on Saturday. What a lovely setting! The food was delicious and we followed this up with some relaxing drinks in the bar. Lovely, lovely weekend.