Boys Hall

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"Revived from neglect by a young couple, this 17th‑century manor in Willesborough has been transformed into a romantic, lived-in luxury retreat with open fires, timber beams and just nine bedrooms, where local ingredients and Kentish wines contribute to a strong sense of place in the restaurant." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Built in 1616 for the Boys family, this charming old house has been sympathetically converted into a hotel with eye-catching features at every turn, plus lovely gardens and land. The restaurant sits in an extension to the main house and serves high-quality Kentish produce, in flavourful dishes such as hake with roasted cauliflower, caviar and butter sauce. Great wines, also from Kent, are available to pair with your food and, should you wish to grab a drink before dining, the grounds also house a pub with a terrace." - Michelin Inspector

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"Whiz 35 minutes on the train out of London, and you can be here–in the heart of Kent, at a 17th-century Jacobean manor house with 10 bedrooms, a restaurant and walled gardens to explore. New owners Bradley and Kristie Lomas have a sparkly CV–Kristie founded former King's Cross space Drink, Shop and Do, while Bradley founded East London Pub Co. Food served in the restaurant, terraces and pub will use ingredients from the kitchen gardens, and there will be a 4,000 bottle wine cellar–perfect for long, lazy lunches in the sunshine."

Boys Hall (Willesborough, Kent) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"You know you’re in for an exceptional country house experience as you approach Boys Hall, its façade cradled by foliage, its three acres of gardens oozing appeal. The beautifully restored manor dates back to 1616, with each of the nine individually designed bedrooms leaning into this period charm with beams, wood paneling, and old-school floral prints. An airy, barn-like extension houses a lovely restaurant, and there’s even an on-site pub and terrace, ideal for cozying up with a drink in winter or soaking up the sun in summer." - Tablet Hotels

Boys Hall Hotel Review, Kent, UK | Hotels Above Par

"Set in a 17th-century, Grade II–listed manor surrounded by hydrangea and rose gardens, this cozy pub-with-rooms was reopened in early 2023 by Brad and Kristie Lomas and has become a book-ahead weekend escape for Londoners about 40 minutes from the capital. Inside is an ode to Jacobean living — huge sofas, tiled fireplaces and portraiture — with relaxed, no-fuss provincial service from a locally knowledgeable team. There are nine individually styled rooms reached up creaky stairs; the largest, the Bishop’s Quarter, features period wood panelling (rumoured to have been gifted by Charles I from Windsor Castle), grand period windows, a huge bed beneath a gold-leaf chandelier and a decadent roll-top golden tub, plus a bottle of Kentish apple brandy on the desk. Dinner in the conservatory is farm-to-table British from head chef Alfie Calie, sourcing as locally as possible from Kent’s farms and coast; standout plates include cakey focaccia with raspberry oil, heritage tomato and burrata, cider mussels, veggie schnitzel and big steaks, though the food can run salty at times (zesty cocktails help). Breakfast is a generous Full English with notably melt-in-your-mouth sausages and beans; skip the uninspiring buffet. Practical details: four-star rating, nine rooms from about $240/night including breakfast, on-site bar and restaurant, gardens, and easy access to nearby vineyards and the Kentish coast (a car is recommended; nearest airports Gatwick or Heathrow)."