Why The Old Warehouse is Ely’s Best Kept Secret for Hen Parties

This week we had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful hen party at The Old Warehouse, and watching the group enjoy their weekend reminded us just how well suited our apartments are to celebrations like these. If you are planning a hen weekend and wondering where to base yourselves, here is why Ely, and The Old Warehouse in particular, deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Everyone together, without being on top of each other

The biggest headache when organising a hen party is usually the accommodation. Hotels split the group across different floors and corridors. A single holiday house means one bathroom queue in the morning and nowhere to escape for a quiet cup of tea.

The Old Warehouse solves both problems. Our apartments all sit within one characterful converted warehouse in the centre of Ely, so the whole group stays under one roof while still having their own front doors, kitchens and living spaces. The night owls can keep the party going while the early risers get their sleep, and everyone regroups in the morning just steps from each other.

Apartment 5: one space, two ways to book it

Hen party groups rarely come in neat, predictable numbers, which is exactly why Apartment 5 works so well. It can be booked in two ways:

As two separate apartments, a two bedroom and a one bedroom, ideal if the bride wants her own space or if part of the group prefers a bit more privacy.

Or as one three bedroom apartment, perfect for a core group who want to share a kitchen, get ready together and stay up late chatting.

Combined with our other apartments, this flexibility means we can accommodate groups of all shapes and sizes without anyone drawing the short straw.

The perfect base for exploring Ely

Step out of the archway and you are moments from Ely’s riverside, independent shops, bars and restaurants, with the magnificent cathedral watching over it all. It is a beautiful, walkable city that makes a refreshing change from the usual hen party destinations, and Cambridge is only a short train ride away if you fancy adding a day trip, punting or a night out to the itinerary.

Planning a hen weekend?

We would love to help you put together the perfect stay. Get in touch to check availability, talk through group sizes and find the apartment combination that suits your party best.