The restaurant at the hall has recently been recognised for its excellent food by TripAdvisor
Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire lies a grand hall said to have a hidden underground tunnel. The Old Hall in Ely is a luxury Jacobean manor house, set in its own unique and historic estate of 3,000 acres, overlooking the Fens.
It has a very rich and varied history, with the hall once owned by the mother of the infamous politician famous for effectively banning Christmas, Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell’s mother is believed to have owned the manor house in the 1500s.
In 1830, the Morbey family purchased the Cromwell Estate house from the Bagge family. Since then, they have developed the estate into a productive arable farm.
In the present generation, Alison, and the late Anthony Morbey moved into the home in 1995, after they began renovations to make the house their family home.
After many years of family life with their four children living at The Old Hall, in 2010, they transformed the house into a 5-star bed and breakfast, offering the full package of luxury hotel stays, delicious dinners, and decadent afternoon tea. The Old Hall Ely progressed into a luxury hotel and wedding venue in 2012.
Alison, lovingly known as Mrs M by the team, remains head of the house, ensuring every guest feels at home during their stay and receives a warm welcome. Meanwhile Antonia, Mrs M’s daughter, now plays a key role in the day to day running of The Old Hall.
The hall is in a convenient location, being a quick five-minute journey from Ely Station. It is also a short distance from Ely Cathedral, but above ground apparently isn’t the only route you can take to visit this stunning building. The hall is also rumoured to have an underground tunnel which goes to the cathedral.
