The Old Hall Ely

My daughter picked the Old Hall by chance, pretty much mid way between Norfolk and Northants to meet up before Xmas for afternoon tea. Surprisingly few historic places in Norfolk did afternoon tea at the weekend ! Beautiful hotel, parts clearly very old but the more recent extensions done incredibly well, inside was stunning as were the gardens. Staff were lovely, friendly relaxed nothing to much trouble but not in your face all the time. Afternoon tea was brilliant, a nice selection of sandwiches and some lovely cakes ! That’s the diet blown ! Ely is one place I don’t know well but looks well worth a longer visit. Great views accross to the cathedral from our table. Highly recommended, we’ll definitly be back hopefully for longer next time.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone! From the moment we arrived, the entire team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Thank you to the chefs, the exquisite dishes you prepared not only delighted our taste buds but also showcased the passion and creativity that goes into your craft. Every bite was a celebration, and it was evident that you put love into every plate. Thank you to all the events, restaurant and bar staff, your warm hospitality and attention to detail made us feel right at home. The service was impeccable, and you all made sure our needs were met, allowing us to fully enjoy the evening without a worry. Thank you for creating the perfect ambiance. The music added a magical touch to the night, making it truly unforgettable. You all set the mood for joyous celebrations and meaningful connections. Together, you all made for an amazing night that we will cherish for years to come.

We stayed here 8th October and I have to say this is without doubt one of the most immaculately kept Hotels we have ever had the pleasure to stay in. The welcome received from all members of staff is second to none, the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, needless to say they are spotlessly clean. The food is amazing and the grounds are to a standard of Royal Households Well done to Mrs M and all of her dedicated team …we will be back !

I want to give a fair review so… The hotel is amazing, the staff welcoming and happy to help. The food was good and the rooms, shared lounges and dining areas immaculate. HOWEVER, be careful when booking your room. The website suggests that both classic and deluxe rooms ‘..have great views of our grounds’ and this is most definitely not the case. Our room was in an annexe away from the main house and only reached by walking through an outdoor courtyard. (At no point was this mentioned prior to arrival or anywhere on the website). The view was of the car park and service area, not of the beautiful grounds. Additionally the hotel sits in its grounds in a dip just off the busy A142 road - this road can be heard from our room 24/7 and from wherever you are when in the grounds - not at all ‘tranquil and peaceful’. A real shame for what otherwise was a great stay.

We were looking for a quite 4 day getaway from London during the holiday season and were very happy with this hotel. Firstly, the location: surrounded by vast gardens, open spaces and located just off the A142, we could not have asked for a better place to completely re-energise and cutoff. The hotel itself was impeccable and tastefully decorated giving a warm, cozy and relaxing vibe. The reception also had an interesting collection of board games and books for our perusal near the fireplace. We were very happy with the size of the room (Octagon) and the amenities inside which included a nespresso coffee maker, a hot water bag and high end toiletries. We were warmly welcomed with a delicious complimentary carrot cake and tea and the staff were extremely courteous to make our stay comfortable. Although the food and drinks were good, the options were limited to a set menu: we had to order only grazing boards for dinner and the restaurant was closed for an event (which we understand is quite frequent given its known to be a wedding venue) in one of the days. This is something you should keep in mind given the hotel is not walking distance from Ely city.

Wow, a stunningly beautiful old hall set in magnificent landscaped gardens, fantastic service from all the staff from the moment you arrive until you leave, we stayed in the Cromwell suite and couldn't fault it, it truly was perfection. Spotlessly clean and smelt amazing , the breakfast was lovely and nothing was to much trouble. Highly recommend and would score 11 out of 10 from us . Amazing stay thank you old hall .