Nine hidden gem hotels in Kent, England
🌟 Boys Hall Restaurant, Rooms & Garden is a boutique hotel converted from a 17th-century Elizabethan manor. Despite its 500-year history, it retains its medieval architectural charm and won the 2024 AA Restaurant & Rooms Award, making it a Top 50 Boutique Hotels. It's a rare gem among Kent's rural boutique hotels.
Location: Ashford, Kent, England, adjacent to the town of Ashford, surrounded by expansive green spaces and ancient trees, offering tranquility without being remote.
🚗 Transportation: Approximately 1.5 hours drive from Heathrow Airport.
🏞️ View: Private gardens and lawns surrounding the 17th-century manor, with seasonal flowers and ancient trees, offering views of the Kent Hills, create a fairytale-like pastoral atmosphere.
🏰 Hotel Features:
--🎨 Style: A blend of 17th-century rural castle style and modern minimalist design, with fireplaces, marble vanities, and vintage furniture complementing each other, revealing exquisite details throughout.
--🛌 Guest Rooms: Nine themed guest rooms, each featuring a king-size bed, pure cotton bedding, a rolled-up bathtub, and expansive windows, offering tranquility and comfort.
--🍽️ Dining: Utilizing carefully selected local seasonal ingredients from Kent, the open kitchen prepares meals live, blending traditional wood-fired cooking with modern culinary techniques, paired with a selection of fine British wines and creative cocktails.
--🌿 Leisure: Enjoy a morning stroll on the 20-acre estate feeding peacocks, an evening reading a classic book by the fireplace, and a winter outdoor hot tub for stargazing.
--💒 Highlights: A popular British wedding venue, the hotel boasts Gothic arched windows and a lawn maze, making it a premier backdrop for newlyweds.
🎡 History: Originally a 17th-century English aristocratic estate, Brad and Kristie spent three years restoring it, bringing the history of the ancient building to life in every room.
🌟 Special Experiences:
-- Enjoy an hour of morning yoga with renowned instructor Alicia Dewey on the lawn below the main garden.
-- A three-course summer feast featuring the finest seasonal British steaks paired with local lobster, held on the garden terrace.
-- A private car tour of two select vineyards in partnership with Kent Winery, offering a tasting experience of the region's finest wines.
📅 Opening Dates: Year-round
Hall Boys Homestay, Ashford, Kent