Checking In | Boys Hall

"Housed in a 17th-century Jacobean manor built around 1616 by the Boys family (whose name derives from the Norman "De Bois"), the house has passed through generations: legend even has it that Charles I once stayed there while evading Cromwell's forces. After years in private hands, it was rescued in 2019 by Brad and Kristie Lomas, who undertook a huge restoration in collaboration with local craftsmen. The result was the opening of Boys Hall in 2022, giving the house new life while preserving its historical character."

"We checked in on a dark Friday November night, when there's nothing better than walking into a warm cosy lounge with a huge roaring open fire. They have done an incredible job on the interiors, and we loved that all the flower arrangements were fixed in autumn colours, with a few Christmas festive touches already starting to appear."

"Our room was the Bishop's Quarter, a huge suite featuring original 16th century panelling and stone mullion windows with views across the gardens. We loved the bed raised on a plinth, the window seating, and the brass roll top bath - perfect for a warming soak before dinner. Downstairs there's a small pub where we settled in for a pint before dinner, and the main restaurant, which is housed in a huge converted barn extension with big glass roof and sliding doors that look out onto the gardens."

Boys Hall occupies a 17th-century Jacobean manor built around 1616 by the Boys family and retains strong historic character, including a legend that Charles I once stayed there. The property was rescued in 2019 by Brad and Kristie Lomas and reopened in 2022 after a major restoration with local craftsmen. Interiors are cosy and seasonally decorated. The Bishop's Quarter suite features original panelling, stone mullion windows, a raised bed and a brass roll-top bath. The site includes a small pub and a restaurant in a large converted barn. The beverage list highlights English wines and a house English sparkling, and the kitchen focuses on garden and local produce.

Read at London On The Inside