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The Old Hall Ely, The Sitting Room

The Old Hall Ely, Stuntney Road, Ely, CB7 5TR -

Up to
30 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

The Old Hall Ely is a charming Jacobean Manor House surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes. With over 12 years of experience, we specialize in hosting events. Our venue provides luxurious overnight accommodation for up to 31 guests, top quality catering services, various function rooms, a fine-dining restaurant, and a dedicated team to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Whether you need a creative corporate retreat, exclusive meeting rooms, or anything in between, our picturesque house and grounds are perfect for any corporate event or party. We are a 24/7 venue, so we are always contactable by phone. Your event manager will always go the extra mile, and will ensure effortless planning and an incredible event.

Looking for team building activities and away days? We have a fantastic list of suppliers who we work with closely - from archery and axe throwing to safe cracking and cocktail classes, we can work with you to create your perfect escape. Travelling from London? We are a 1h10m direct train from London Kings Cross, and Ely Station is just a 4 minute drive away.

The Sitting Room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with great comfort. It provides a coy and serene setting, making it perfect for long meetings or private working lunches. With its large fireplace, antique furnishings, and classic English Country Design, this room is absolutely beautiful.

Access to 10 acres of grounds included.

2025: From £75 per hour.

Room Hire & Packages Available.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 20

Dining

up to 10

Theatre

up to 30

Boardroom

up to 10

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Tea

Whiteboards

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Licensed for alcohol

Location

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Reviews

Alexis Didier’Serre
October 2025
We cannot criticise at all. Everything was wonderful. The rooms were comfy and tremendously well decorated. We loved the Black Love Elizabeth‘s Blackadder Prince. Very very clean, bed really comfy. The room was warm, even though it was little cooler outside. The staff were unobtrusively attentive. We felt when sitting in the lounge that the house was “ours” and the staff were looking after us as “our” staff. It was very very personalised. Nothing was too much trouble for them and it was lovely that we had the first log fire of the season. One point - we would have preferred not to have had back ground music on continually. It might be nice to provide a silent space.
Allan WESTRAY
August 2025
We had a wonderful 2 night stay. The hotel is beautifully decorated and furnished throughout. Our bedroom( Steward) in the main house was delightful with a spacious bathroom. The breakfast was extremely good. All of the staff we met were very kind and keen to please. The hotel is an easy 10 minute drive to Ely. Do spend time walking around the stunning garden and grounds.
Robert Evans
October 2025
We stayed at The Old Hall for two nights to celebrate my partner's birthday. The Old Hall is a welcome oasis of calm. The building and grounds are stunning and the staff are attentive yet discreet. The perfect combination. The room we stayed in was away from the main house and was beautifully decorated and well appointed with a very comfortable bed and an eclectic mix of new and old furniture. The bathroom boasted a roll-top bath and amazing rainfall shower. We only ate breakfast at The Old Hall. There was a nicely presented buffet of cereal, yoghurt and pastries etc. The hot food options were all cooked to order and included an amazing vegan English breakfast which was very tasty. The waitress on the first day remembered us from a previous stay over 15 months previous. We are both looking forward to staying at The Old Hall again in the near future (just need to find an excuse for a celebratory break away) if our dog sitters can cover for us.

Sanchi Murison
September 2025
This was such a lovely place to stay and everyone couldn't have been nicer. From the welcome on the phone when booking, to fresh tea and cake when we arrived, a lovely room, and the most delicious breakfast, it all felt very special. The staff were exemplary and friendly and we had a fab time. Only downside is its not really walking distance to Ely if you have no car with you. But the grounds are lovely and the topiary amazing so that makes up for it. Thank you for a great stay.
Mike Soutar
October 2025
What a stunning hotel the Old Hall is. Even more so on a beautiful late Sunday afternoon at the end of September. A Jacobean-style red-brick building that’s been fully modernised inside, it combines history and comfort perfectly. The gardens alone are worth the stay. We were lucky enough to meet the Head Gardener, who with a small team keeps the grounds immaculate. We had serious hydrangea envy. Dinner was simple and perfect: one cheese platter, one charcuterie board, and a bottle of Merlot enjoyed in front of a vast open fireplace. Peaceful, unhurried, and it felt as though we had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in the Cathedral Room (No. 15) — spacious, light and so comfortable. One window overlooks the lake, the other frames a romantic view of Ely Cathedral a couple of miles away. The staff couldn’t have been lovelier or more helpful, and breakfast the next morning was superb. Another walk around the gardens before we left made it hard to go. Thoroughly recommended.