From £135 per person
About Poets House is a boutique Georgian townhouse wedding venue in the heart of Ely, just moments from the iconic Cathedral. Elegant, intimate and full of character, it’s a place where your entire wedding day flows seamlessly under one roof - from ceremony to celebration to overnight stay. Facilities and Capacity Ideal for intimate weddings, Poets House hosts celebrations from 10–100 guests. For
About Poets House is a boutique Georgian townhouse wedding venue in the heart of Ely, just moments from the iconic Cathedral. Elegant, intimate and full of character, it’s a place where your entire wedding day flows seamlessly under one roof - from ceremony to celebration to overnight stay. Facilities and Capacity Ideal for intimate weddings, Poets House hosts celebrations from 10–100 guests. For non-exclusive weddings, the venue can accommodate up to 50 guests for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 70 guests for an evening reception. With exclusive hire, you and your guests can enjoy the privacy of the hotel and its beautiful grounds. Welcome family and friends with drinks in the courtyard garden before your day unfolds in the Writing Room - an elegant space hosting up to 70 guests for your wedding breakfast and up to 100 guests for an evening celebration. The Sonnet Bar and Lounge provides a relaxed setting for drinks receptions with direct access to the courtyard. For more intimate celebrations, the Boardroom offers a beautifully private setting for wedding meals of up to 18 guests. One of the standout features of Poets House is its location. With Ely Cathedral just a short stroll away, couples can enjoy truly iconic backdrops for wedding photography and confetti moments. Our dedicated wedding team is here to support you throughout, ensuring your day runs effortlessly from first enquiry to final toast. With elegant on-site accommodation for you and your guests, everything you need is under one roof.
Poets House, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Ely, England
5.0 average from 22 reviews
Our wedding at The Poets House was absolutely perfect. We needed a smaller venue at short notice and The Poets House were more than happy to help! The team went above and beyond. They let us have access to the venue the day before to set up, and helped out on the morning of the big day. Everything…
Ellen · 2026-02-26
Sara & the team at Poets House were just amazing, they couldn't have done anymore to make our day just perfect. They were very accommodating and flexible in the run up to the big and on the day were always on hand to ensure it ran smoothly. We can not speak highly e
Matthew · 2026-02-06
We had a small romantic wedding with 34 guests at the Poets House Hotel. Sara, Mercedes and the team went above and beyond to make our day very special, creating wonderful memories and a perfect wedding day to remember. Nothing was too much trouble even the finest details were taken into…
D Fletcher · 2026-01-27
Poets House was the perfect choice for our wedding. The service was completely personalised, the food was outstanding, and the boutique setting was the ideal size for our day. The décor and styling were stunning, and the
Penny · 2026-01-25
Christine and the whole staff at the Poets house were a welcome gift, they helped us plan the best day and were so w
Cameron · 2024-02-04
Fantastic service, made our special day even more special. I would recommen
Clare · 2024-02-01
We are so grateful to Sara and the Poets House team for helping to make our day so fantastic! Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be and more, we enjoyed every minute of it, and the Poets House team played a huge part in this - nothing was too much trouble for them, right down to the…
Ian · 2026-01-29
We chose The Poets House after walking around the area and being immediately impressed by how well‑presented the venue was and how warm and friendly the staff appeared. Throughout the planning process, nothing we asked for was ever too much trouble, and the team consistently made us feel at ease.…
Erika · 2026-02-27
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