Poets house is a charming hotel in the heart of historic ely, perfect for weekend breaks, conferences, weddings and celebrations in cambridgeshire. Coupling the buildings original charm with stunning views of ely s cathedral, elegant interiors, pretty courtyard garden, and lovingly prepared food, poets house. Because of their unpolished and extremely personal nature, ely s journals and letters are in essential ways in the same territory as oral history. Founded in 1985 by the late stanley kunitz, twotime poet laureate of the united states, and arts administrator elizabeth kray, poets house contains virtually all poetry books published in the u. His father was a member of the white gentry, the son of a former confederate officer. Pack your luggage and no need for the time machine as your ely landmark hotel awaits. Forthcoming limitededition artists books, including work by jane wodening, timothy ely, and whit griffin, will be on display for the first time. The menu picture of the dining room at poets house hotel, ely. Poets house in ely is a glossy and lavish country hideaway which manages to stay on the right side of kitsch. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. Poets house, st marys street, ely, cambridgeshire cb7 4ey.
You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the dining room, an elegant space where youll enjoy the perfect combination of a warm. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Poets house is a national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry. This recently opened hotel provides the town with a much needed place to stay. Book now at the dining room at poets house in ely, cambridgeshire. Poets house s chapbook collection of 11,000 items features many rare and special chapbooks, distinctive for age, rarity, binding, materials, or size. See whats happening at newmarket racecourse or mildenhall stadium. Illustrated and with a map county books series by ennion, e. The individually styled and airconditioned rooms feature a flatscreen smart tv and. Poets house restaurant, dining and eating information around. Receive luxurious service from the resident butler at poets house in ely.
It is very rewarding when the hotel and team are appreciated for what they do especially during the very busy festive season. Illustrated with evocative images, the book brings to life ely s history, from its annual fairs and the war years, to powerful bishops and famous residents. Whether youre planning to stay, want to book a meal, or would just like to know more, were here to give you. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. Each of the 21 rooms boast a kingsized bed and are equipped with gadgets galore, including ipads, bose soundsystems, and flat screen tvs.
The dining room at poets offers a creative menu of classics dishes with inventive flourishes prices for dinner from. Situated opposite ely cathedral, the poets house boasts a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free wifi. It is a sense of immediacy conveyed through firstperson testimony, like oral history. Howard elys most popular book is the colors of life. Pear tree house studio offers petfriendly accommodation in little thetford, just 3 miles south of ely. Howard ely has 18 books on goodreads with 470 ratings. Poets house in ely book on located in ely, poets house is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Located opposite ely cathedral, the poets house features a destination. Sitting in the shadows of ely cathedral, lamb hotel dates back to the 15th century and retains its atmosphere as a thriving coaching inn. Book now poets house east anglia charming grade ii listed boutique hotel in the heart of historic ely.
Poets house is perhaps not what you would expect of genteel ely. Among the largest and most comprehensive independent poetry collections available to the public in open stacks anywhere in the country, the reed foundation library at poets house houses over 70,000 poetry books and related materials, all freely accessible to poets, readers, researchers, and the broader poetry community. It comes complete with 21 chic rooms and complimentary valet parking. He centres the action, however, close to home in the person of his. Books by howard ely author of the colors of life goodreads. Located in ely, poets house is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. The dining room at poets house ely, cambridgeshire.
Poets house hotel and restaurant updated 2020 prices. Cambridgeshire huntingdonshire and the isle of ely the county. Ely born february 9, 1949 is a contemporary american painter, graphic artist, and bookbinder, known for creating singlecopy handmade books as art objects ely was born in snohomish, washington in 1949. Poets house is a charming historic hotel just a stones throw from the beautiful ely cathedral, offering the perfect venue for weddings, events, or stays. Samovar tea house 23 fore hill, cb7 4aa ely, cambridgeshire, united kingdom rated 4. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel. Contact poets house today to find out more about our unique hotel and wedding venue, located just a stones throw from ely cathedral in cambridgeshire. Poets house is a 4star venue providing a comfortable accommodation with laundry facilities, concierge service and room. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of ely. Located in the heart of elys historic city centre, poets house commands superb views of the magnificent. Cambridgeshire,huntingdonshire and the isle of ely. Complimentary wireless internet access is free, and this hotel.
Fluffy bathrobes and noble isle toiletries help to make your stay extra special. Poets house ely, united kingdom, ely hotel discounts. Ely online actually sponsored the first modern town crier by purchasing her outfit. Reaney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Our literary partners program helps keep poets house within reach for all members of our community. The story of the home guard in cambridgeshire and the isle of ely, 19401943. It is in the most enviable location, bang opposite the ancient cathedral close, and occupies a trio of adjoining georgian style townhouses.
Located in the heart of the historic city of ely, this luxurious boutique hotel is infused with a vibrant modern design boasting stylish accommodation, a destination restaurant and free wifi. Poets house is renowned for our stunning william holland copper bathtubs which feature in every room, along with a luxurious waterfall shower. R and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Situated opposite ely cathedral, the poets house boasts a destination. Popular attractions ely cathedral and oliver cromwells house are located nearby. Poets house is a swish new hotel in ely, three minutes from the. Lee is a poet and the longtime executive director of poets house. With victorianstyle architecture and addresses in the center of ely, it will become obvious what makes ely a must for travelers.
They frequently highlight the tactile and visual qualities of the book, with special attention paid to design, typography, and paper, often including illustrations, photographs, or other artwork. Literary partners program and space rentals poets house. The perfect place to catch up with friends, impress a dinner date or simply relax and enjoy the professional yet friendly service. If you are interesting in donating books or other items, please visit our book donation page for more information. The dining room restaurant at poets house, ely offers a great selection of seasonal dishes using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Originally consisting of three gradeiilisted properties of the early 1900s and the home of a renowned local author, poets house is a uniquely stylish hotel, restaurant and events venue.
Poets house set just around the corner from ely cathedral, poets house dates back to 20. Steve ely is one of the most exhilarating poets currently working in the uk and. Wifi is free, and this hotel also features a restaurant and a bar. A chic retreat in a fine location, it brings a dash of new york.
Howard ely has 18 books on goodreads with 467 ratings. Witchford and wisbech hundreds by t d atkinson, ethel m hampson, e t long, c a f meekings, edward miller, h b wells and g m g woodgate edited by r b pugh. It contains 21 ensuite rooms that strike a perfect balance between comfort and style. The 17th century oliver cromwell house in ely, cambridgeshire. An historical narrative of the ely, revell and stacye families who were among the founders of trenton and burlington in the province of west jersey 16781683, with the genealogy of the ely descendants in america publisher. Poets house may well be the answer to ely cathedrals prayers. View daily, weekly or monthly format back to when callaway golf company stock was issued.
Ely celebrates its history on heritage weekend ely online. Poets house offers wideranging learning experiences to young readers and writers of poetry from preschool through college. Time team in ely tony robinson and channel 4s time team visited ely in 2000 to excavate what is now jubilee park. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. I whole heartedly agree that the staff are the soul of the business and we have a. We found 37 books set in ely and 12 others set nearby.
Poets house the traditional poets house hotel is situated in the centre of ely close to st ethelreda. Good food served by attentive staff who were not intrusive. So, why not spoil yourself, soak up the luxury and book your stay today. Steve ely poet united kingdom poetry international. Originally consisting of three gradeiilisted properties of the early 1900s and the home of a renowned local author, poets house is a uniquelystylish hotel, restaurant and event venue. His mother was a housemaid, the daughter of a former slave. I will say one thing, this book is definitely a vanity publish.
I stupidly posted a poem by the name of two foolish lovers to. The place names of cambridgeshire and the isle of ely by. Lined with windows and comfortable, quiet corners, poets house is a oneofakind space that brings sophistication and warmth to book launches, readings, performances, benefits, fundraisers, and meetings. The pictorial history of ely cathedral c p hankey on. We are a nonprofit organization that supports library operations by providing funding for enrichment activities and filling the gap in the general operating budget. En suite bathrooms have luxury toiletries, unique copper bathtubs, and rainwater shower heads. Coupled with the original elegance and imaginative interiors of the houses, poets house offers a great combination of comfort and luxury to its guests. Poets house is a uniquely stylish hotel, restaurant and events venue.
Poets house the dining room the dining room restaurant at poets house, ely offers a great selection of seasonal dishes using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room at poets house hotel, ely updated 2020. Select a letter from the list below to view all results in our catalogue by authors whose surnames begin with that letter. Stylish, designled interiors have injected a new sense of life and modernity back in to the poets house without compromising the tranquil charms of the courtyard garden and surrounding buildings. And a likely candidate for the late, lamented ballot box stuffing list. Mar 16, 2009 in this collection of vintagephotograph postcards, wally ely and bob ott explore the parks past. Whether youre planning to stay, want to book a meal, or would just like to know more, were here to give you all the help you need and look forward. Ely family revell family stacy family ely, joshua, d. Both the museum and research facility are open year round tuesday through friday, noon to 4 p. Book the poets house stay at this 4star romantic hotel in ely. Poets house ely our house is your hotel cambridgeshire. Poets house is a donationbased library, and our collection has grown over the years due to the incredible generosity of the poets, publishers, and poetry readers who have supported us. Our luxurious 21 suites, fabulous food and great service makes poets house the perfect location for business travel, weekend breaks and celebrations in cambridgeshire.
Ely cathedral and oliver cromwells house are local landmarks, and some of the areas. Whether an intimate anniversary dinner, a grand milestone birthday party, a stylish cocktail reception, wedding party, ceremonies. Poets house, ely poets house is an exclusively elegant hotel, restaurant and venue for events. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The menu check out tripadvisor members 3,157 candid photos and videos. Poets house hotel and restaurant, located in the heart of historic ely, blends old period charm with a stunningly innovative interior. A stay in one of these ely traditional hotels can give you a feel for a past era right from the start. Poets house is located in the heart of ely commanding superb views of the magnificent cathedral and oliver cromwells house. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of ely. Located in the heart of ely s historic city centre, poets house commands superb views of the magnificent cathedral, and having undergone a sensitive, designled transformation is set to become one of the citys premier hotel, restaurant and event destinations. You can book a shuttle, once your reservation is complete. Ely will once again be celebrating its rich and varied history by taking part in the national heritage weekend from the 8th to the 10th of september 2017. I stupidly posted a poem by the name of two foolish lovers to poetry. The placenames of cambridgeshire and the isle of ely by p.
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