Discover the fascinating stories behind Britain's most historic hotels. From medieval coaching inns to Georgian mansions, explore centuries of architectural heritage and local significance.
Our historical collection documents centuries of British architectural and cultural heritage preserved in these remarkable buildings
Detailed historical documentation
With documented heritage
Oldest: Bell Hotel
From Medieval to Victorian
Spanning Centuries of British Architecture
Our historic hotels represent major periods in British history, each with distinct architectural styles and cultural significance.
1066-1485
Norman and Gothic foundations
1485-1603
Timber-framed coaching inns
1714-1830
Classical elegance and symmetry
1837-1901
Industrial age grandeur
Deep Dives into British Heritage
These comprehensive articles explore the most fascinating stories behind Britain's historic hotels, from their architectural significance to their role in local communities.
Warner Hotels - Littlecote House
The complete historical journey of Littlecote House from medieval manor to modern hotel, encompassing royal visits, architectural evolution, and military significance.
c.1290: Original manor house built by de Calstone family
The Hind's Head
The rich history of The Hind's Head from its 17th-century origins as a coaching inn, through its various incarnations, to its modern role as a heritage pub with aviation connections.
1650: Original building constructed as coaching inn
The Bull at Wargrave
The remarkable 600-year journey of The Bull at Wargrave from medieval coaching inn to modern hospitality destination, chronicling its evolution through royal patronage, coaching trade prosperity, Victorian transformation, and contemporary heritage preservation whilst maintaining continuous service to travellers on the Thames.
1086: Domesday Book records Wargrave as prosperous settlement with 61 households, valued at £27 6s 8d
The Dolphin Tavern
From Elizabethan recruiting station to Judge Jeffreys' courthouse and dungeon, The Dolphin Tavern has witnessed some of the most dramatic events in English history
1585: Sir John Hawkins uses tavern as headquarters for Spanish Armada recruitment
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in South Zeal is not just Devon's oldest heritage inn but a site of continuous human activity for millennia, from its prehistoric standing stone to its time as a Benedictine monastery and coaching inn.
c. 3000 BC: South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone erected.
Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa
Seckford Hall, built between 1553 and 1558 for Queen Elizabeth I's court official Sir Thomas Seckford, is a magnificent Tudor mansion whose long and dramatic history has given rise to a host of enduring ghostly legends.
1553-1558: The magnificent Tudor mansion of Seckford Hall is built for the Seckford family.
Regional Heritage Documentation
Each county in Britain has its own unique historical heritage. Explore the documented history of hotels in your area or discover new regions.
Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel
Fisherman's Cot By Marston's Inns
Lewtrenchard Manor
Champneys Eastwell Manor Hotel & Health Spa
Hamlet Hotels Maidstone
Hever Castle Bed and Breakfast
Easthampstead Park
MacDonald Berystede Hotel & Spa
The Bull at Wargrave
Camelot Castle Hotel
Molesworth Arms
The Bodmin Jail Hotel
Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa
The Angel Hotel Bury St Edmunds
The Angel Hotel Lavenham
Bell Hotel
Scole Inn Hotel
The Dukes Head Hotel
Exploring Different Aspects of Heritage
Our historical articles cover various themes, from architectural evolution to social history and local significance.
Your guide to discovering centuries of British heritage
Explore history by county or theme. From medieval origins to Victorian elegance, each era tells a unique story.
Read detailed articles about architectural heritage, local significance, and the people who shaped these historic buildings.
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