Marygreen Manor is a luxury hotel located in Brentwood, Essex. Once a historic manor house, it is a fine example of early sixteenth century architecture. It has close links to the Tudors, believed to be the home of Henry Roper, gentleman servant to Catherine of Aragon.
Beverston Castle is nestled amidst picturesque Gloucestershire countryside. Within its walls lies a seventeenth-century stately stone manor, alongside quaint estate cottages, now transformed into elegant apartments and charming garden accommodation for holiday lets.
The Old Hall is reputed to be the oldest hotel in England. Dating back to 1573, it was built with the sanction of Queen Elizabeth I, to provide accommodation for Mary Queen of Scots who was under house arrest by the Shrewsbury’s.
Random Hall in West Sussex was built in the sixteenth century. The house was originally a farmhouse and has undergone various renovations and expansions over the centuries. Today, it operates as a hotel offering accommodation, dining and event facilities.
The King’s Arms is one of the oldest inns in Abergavenny. It was built between 1680 and 1700 by Louis Hurley, and is a fine example of a sixteenth to seventeenth century coaching house. Today it is a privately owned hotel, offering a range of room types for guests to stay in.
Cadhay is a Tudor manor house in rural East Devon. About ten miles east of Exeter, it is a Grade I listed building and now offers luxury holiday accommodation for large groups. Well equipped for self-catered stays, Cadhay offers a unique retreat in a beautiful, remote setting.
Brancepeth Castle is a historic medieval fortress located in the village of Brancepeth, County Durham. It stands on the site of a former Norman motte-and-bailey castle and has a rich history dating back over nine hundred years. It has a recently renovated flat for up to three guests to stay in.
Nestled by a small stream in a woodland clearing, Hole Cottage is the remaining fragment of a late medieval timber-framed hall house. Its rural, peaceful location is the perfect base for exploring the county of Kent, which is brimming with Tudor places to visit.
Hotel Indigo offers luxury accommodation in an original sixteenth century building, with views of Shakespeare’s New Place, his residential home. In the heart of the town, the hotel is the perfect place from which to explore many nearby Tudor places.
Leeds Castle sits across two islands in the middle of the River Len in Kent. During the sixteenth century, Henry VIII lavished money on refurbishing apartments in the Gloriette (the castle’s keep and the location of its most privy apartments) for his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Katherine certainly stayed at Leeds Castle, as did Katherine Parr. Today, the castle offers a range of luxury accommodation.
