Boutique hotel group The House Collection has officially opened its first property in a Grade-II listed building in Ely.

Poets House includes 21 bedrooms with full butler service, The Dining Room restaurant, and banqueting, private dining and catering options for weddings and events.

Local produce and growers have been sourced for the hotel's menu including several exclusive new lines such as spirits from the Ely Gin Company and local chocolates and sausages.

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The next House Collection property to open will be Paddocks House in June, located in a 17th-century country house between Cambridge and Newmarket.

The boutique hotel group has been established by David Toulson-Burke, Ian Cross and Jonathan Baker who have more than 50 years experience between them and previously worked in the senior management team at The Belfry, Birmingham.

The portfolio will consist of properties no larger than 45 bedrooms based on the small luxury house concept.

Commenting on Poets House Toulson-Burke said: "In keeping with our philosophy of affordable luxury, we wanted to create something very special here in Ely that would appeal to local people and visitors to the region alike."