The History of The Old Hall Ely
The Old Hall Ely has been in the Morbey family since the 1830’s and is currently owned by Alison Morbey.
Back in the 1500’s, it is suggested that Oliver Cromwell’s Mother was actually born at The Old Hall and lived in the house for many years, hence our Cromwell Suite’s name! There is also a rumoured tunnel running from the grounds of The Old Hall to Ely Cathedral, although it has never been found.
Many years later, the house went into disrepair in the 1950’s and remained unoccupied until Alison and her Late Husband Anthony Morbey took on the home in 1995. The couple began renovations with the help of one builder, Bernie Francis and even named one of our bedrooms after him.
By 2002, Alison and Anthony moved in to The Old Hall with their four children; Annabel, Alex, Alastair and Antonia, making it their family home for many years. The home still includes many personal touches, including the family crest above our main entrance, meaning “The land will remain.”
Alison and Anthony transformed their home to a Bed and Breakfast in 2009 and offered a personal, welcoming experience for their guests.
Weddings came into action at The Old Hall in 2012 as the house became a stunning wedding venue and Alex Morbey worked with her parents to run the business, with a background in Events Management.
Antonia Morbey, joined in 2019 after her sister had left on her own venture and still remains at The Old Hall Ely alongside her mother. Today, The Old Hall has flourished into an award-winning Wedding Venue, Corporate Events Venue, hotel and restaurant offering excellent service to all guests. Our team is a talented, diverse family and elevations to the building continue, with exciting projects ahead!
