The Barn B&B
Bed & Breakfast in Margam
Wales > Neath Port Talbot
9.0
Excellent
From $67
From $67
Historic Bed & Breakfast Questionnaire
Year erected: 1300
What is the history of the property?
The B and B and Cottages were part of the historic Margam Abbey that was built in 1247. The farm was built around the same time but was modernised in 1880 and updated by us in 2009
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The main features now showing are Victorian, but look hard and you can see past their facade.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Margam Abbey is 1 mile away and Kenfig Castle 1/2 a mile away still stands sticking out of the Sand Dunes.
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes, but it still retains most of its Victorian features.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The red stones in the building are thought to be ballast stones from the ships that sailed into Kenfig castle to collect wool from the Abbey for processing in Somerset.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The Name Tyn y cellar is Welsh for the Cellerer who was no 2 in the Abbey next to the Abbot and was responsible for buying, selling, hiring and firing for the abbey.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
In the early 1300 sand blew in from the coast and covered hundreds of acres of farm land and is still here till this day and now forms part of the Kenfig Nature reserve and SSI site.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Yes the whole farm is grade 2 listed, and has had a complete historical investigation.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
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The Black Boy Inn
Hotel in Caernarfon
Wales > Gwynedd
8.9
Excellent
From $101
From $101
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1522
What is the history of the property?
THE BLACK BOY or BUOY Inn Caernarfon

The question that requires an answer to is when was the name Black Boy first used?

Although records called The Ale House reconnaissance go as far back as 1764, only the names of the victuallers appeared with that of 'their guarantors up to the years preceding 1820. It was only in that year that the names of their licensed premises also appeared, and, in this case, we find that there were two adjacent taverns on this site. The Black Boy was No.7 in the street and the four Shillings and Six Pence was No.9, a Mr. Thomas Parry being the licensee of the former, and a Mr. Thomas Williams licensee of the latter.

Going further back to the turn of the century we find on a map dated circa 1800 that the official name of the street at that time was The Black Boy Street and the same is true of a Census of 1794. The latter was not a proper Census as those which family historians are accustomed. It was more of a head count giving only the name of the head of the family and recording where appropriate (and wife), then the number of children and of servants and finally a total of the number of people in the house. We find that 48 people in all lived in Black Boy Street in 1794. Further research in the Archives at Caernarfon showed that a dwelling house was sold by Mr. Thomas Wynne the squire of Glynllifon to a Mr Henry Robyn’s in 1717 and on the deed, it states that the name of the street was Street Y Black Boy.

Now if we could go back another 60 years, we would be in the middle of the period of the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell and this is where a well known journalist and author, who died last year, Mr. Ivor Wynne Jones, claimed to have seen documents that were found when the renovations which included extension were made to this building some 50 years ago by the then landlord Mr. Norman Underhill. He maintained that it was here that the supporters of the monarchy met regularly and drank a loyal toast "To the Black Boy". They were referring to the heir to the throne who later became Charles II, but dare not mention his name lest they were overheard by some of Cromwell's spies. Black Boy was in fact a pet name given to the heir to the throne by his mother Henrietta Maria, French by birth but with some Spanish blood in her veins.

When Charles was born he is said to have had a swarthy complexion and his mother used to refer to him as "My Beautiful Black Boy! Now it is understood that there are Black Boy's in other towns and that this explanation is regarded as being the true version for the origin of the name. It is not; therefore, absolutely certain when the name Black Boy was first used in Caernarfon, but Ivor Wynne Jones' contribution to the debate cannot be faulted.

The next question that needs to be addressed is how it was that the "Black Boy Street" or "Street Y Black Boy" became to be called "Northgate Street" in English and "Stryd Pedwar a Chwech" in Welsh. To commence with, let us take the English name "Northgate Street". Along the centuries since the completion of the town walls in 1290 it should be noted that there was no such entrance in the town wall, and it was circa 1820s that the opening was created at the bottom of the street to allow access to the walled town. The entrance at the bottom of Church Street was the first to be created shortly after renovations were carried out to the 8t. Mary Church in Church Street 1810 - 1814. This it is believed occurred c. 1817, and was followed by the other two streets running parallel viz. Market Street and Northgate Street. In 1610, John Spede's Map shows that Palace Street was the official name of the street from Castle Ditch right down to where the town wall was breached and from then on that entrance was called "North Gate". Previously there existed only "The East Gate" 'Y Porth Mawr' and "The West Gate" 'Porth yr Aur'.

The answer as to why the Welsh name "Stryd Pedwar a Chwech" was adopted is quite apparent. As was first stated the present Black Boy is made up of two taverns No.7 and No.9 in the street and in 1820 when the new entrance became known as "Northgate" the name of the tavern at No.9 was "The Four and Six Pence" which translates as "Pedwar a Chwech". Hence the English version of the street name became "Northgate Street" and the Welsh version after a tavern in the street "Stryd Pedwar a Chwech".
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
1509-1547. Henry VIII was born at Greenwich on 28 June 1491, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne on the death of his elder brother, Prince Arthur, in 1502 and succeeded in 1509.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The Royal Town of Caernarfon UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Within the building, there is plenty more than just the architecture to be interested in. Although the castle is arguably Caernarfon's biggest attractor of tourists, it is not the only thing in the town worth visiting.
Has restoration work taken place?
In the last few years, major changes have been made.

But always in our mind to maintain the history.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Age of the building and the history

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 Listed by CADW
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Inn
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are situated in an area where the living Welsh language is used every day.
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White House Farm
Bed & Breakfast in Hindolveston
England > Norfolk
9.7
Excellent
From $77
From $77
Historic Bed & Breakfast Questionnaire
Year erected: 1500
What is the history of the property?
It was a yeoman's house
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Medieval
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
There are some older houses
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
No
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
No
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 listed
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Garrison Of Inversnaid Farm with Hot Tub
Bed & Breakfast in Inversnaid
Scotland > Stirling
9.2
Excellent
From $189
From $189
Historic Bed & Breakfast
Garrison Of Inversnaid is housed in a garrison that was built in 1718 by the Duke of Montrose. Surrounded by the stunning Scottish natural landscapes, the accommodation has been attentively renovated in order to become the charming Bed & Breakfast that it is today.
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Questionnaire
Year erected: 1718
What is the history of the property?
Garrison for the British Army to suppress the Jacobite risings during the early 1700s, namely Rob Roy MacGregor and company.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Italian style box fort garrison (star shaped).
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Duke of Montrose memorial graveyard and soldiers that died during their posting at Inversnaid Garrison.
Has restoration work taken place?
Only on the main house and one wall has been extended into a barn which is now guest accommodation.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Existing walls and buildings.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The land was originally owned by the MacGregor clan, it was then acquired by Duke of Montrose after Rob Roy MacGregor fell into debt and the Duke requested the military garrison to be built in the centre of the land to make a point to the MacGregor clan and Jacobite rising of 1715.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
During the time of the battle of Culloden in 1745 the Jacobites burnt the garrison down and then it was rebuilt to the same footprint instantly.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
It’s classified as a Scottish historical monument and is C listed.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Garrison Fort
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Trehellas House Hotel & restaurant
Country House in Bodmin
England > Cornwall
8.0
Very Good
From $63
From $63
Historic Country House Questionnaire
Year erected: 1745
What is the history of the property?
Trehellas House has a long and interesting history, being at various times a farm house, a court house and the local village inn where many village functions were held.

When Maclean wrote his history of the parish of Egloshayle, Trehellas was know as the Washaway Inn where the monthly Petty sessions for the hundred of Trigg were still being held, The Long room of the inn was still used as a magistrates court into the 20th century dealing with minor offences such as drunkenness. The old joke was that those convicted or acquited consoled themselves or celebrated by popping downstairs for a drink.

In January 1760 a meeting of the justices and deputy Lieutenants was convened there. Frequent surveys for the sale of timber were also held at the inn. In the seventeen hundreds a venison club whose members comprised of the local gentry, dined at the inn several times a year. On the 9th November 1775 it seems that Sir William Molesworth of Pencarrow was set up as a candidate for membership and on December the 15th he was elected.

By the 1930s Trehellas was just a farmhouse, The farm being worked by the Lobb brothers, one of whom lived at Dunmere and did a milk round into Bodmin. He also ran a service taking batteries into Bodmin to be recharged, as at that time radios needed a wet cell that only held about 2 weeks charge.

At the end of WWII, a youth club with about 70 members was set up. The club met in the Long Room of Trehellas. The washaway families set up the very successful Washaway Concert parties which toured their shows around the local villages. Dances were held in the Long room. Sadly these activities had to come to an end as the Lobb brothers felt that they disturbed the cows in the dairy below.

Trehellas was eventually sold to someone who wanted to turn it into a restaurant which was called Wash Away Your Troubles. After this it became the taste of Malaya, a restaurant specialising in Malayan food. Now it is the extremely popular and successful Trehellas House Hotel and restaurant owned and run by Alistair Hunter.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Traditional Cornish stone
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Pencarrow House at the rear of the hotel
Has restoration work taken place?
No
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The Court Room
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Lots of important guests all the time, Dames to Lords to M.Ps
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 listed
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
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Castle House B and B
Bed & Breakfast in Denbigh
Wales > Denbighshire
9.6
Excellent
From $240
From $240
Historic Bed & Breakfast Questionnaire
Year erected: 1735
What is the history of the property?
Lloyd George used to stay here on his way to Cricceth when Thomas Gee ( Local printer who printed the first bible in the Welsh language)

We have the story of Emily Fazakerly who lived here in the C19 and Howells girl boarding school who purchased it and used Castle House as a girls boarding house.

We lived in the house for ten years as a family of 9 children, turning into a BnB when the majority of the children flew the nest.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Georgian building with significant Victorian embellishments.

Incredible coving!
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
We also own the Town Walls 1250 and in our garden is Leicester’s Church built by Robert Dudley, lover of Queen Elizabeth II built as the first reformation building, a cathedral for N. Wales.

Being called Castle House, it is no surprise we are next door to Denbigh Castle!
Has restoration work taken place?
Insides are up to modern 5* Gold specification.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Cornice work, embellished ceilings, arches.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Thomas Gee ( Printer)

DS Davies ( MP)

Howell’s School

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 listed
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Mansion
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Denbigh is one of the walled towns of N Wales

We own a significant portion of the walls.
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Swafield Hall
Apartments in Swafield
England > Norfolk
9.5
Excellent
From $142
From $142
Historic Apartment Questionnaire
Year erected: 1550
What is the history of the property?
Grade II listed 16th century Swafield Hall is mentioned in “The Buildings of England” by Nicolaus Pevsner and Bill Wilson.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The Hall has a brick and flint Tudor North facade and a lime washed Georgian South elevation. The historic interiors include the stunning 17 meters long vaulted Ground Floor Hallway, with marble flooring and Georgian yellow walls and the chandeliers on the 18th century main staircase.
Has restoration work taken place?
Extensive restoration was undertaken from 2015 to 2018
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Local legend reports that Admiral Nelson stayed in Swafield Hall, and some believe that the house is inhabited by a friendly ghost.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
The Hall is Grade II listed
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Mansion
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Pillarbox Cottage
Lodge in Matlock
England > Derbyshire
9.2
Excellent
From $96
From $96
Historic Lodge Questionnaire
Year erected: 1600
What is the history of the property?
Property is the barns of the nearby farmhouse. It was used as a council depot before the main barn was converted into a dwelling in 1996. Pillarbox Cottage was converted in 2008. It still has many original beams visible in the ceiling.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The cottage is in a small courtyard with three dwellings.
Has restoration work taken place?
Only in the sense it was tastefully converted in 2008 from a garage.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The exposed are quite impressive.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Property is Grade 2 listed.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Barn
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Marlborough Arms
Hotel in Woodstock
England > Oxfordshire
8.8
Excellent
From $160
From $160
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1469
What is the history of the property?
Originally the George Inn
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Situated in centre of town, 5 mins walk of Blenheim Palace
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Winston Churchill regular visitor
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The White Lion Inn
England > West Midlands
8.4
Very Good
From $136
From $136
Historic Inn Questionnaire
Year erected: 1600
What is the history of the property?
Originally a farmhouse that has brewed beer since at least 1700
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Tudor
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
11th Century church opposite, with Sir Robert Peels House, Hampton Manor , 500 yds away. The village has many historic buildings, including Fentham Hall, Beech House and many historic cottages
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Oliver Cromwell's commander stayed here
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We 6 miles from Kenilworth Castle, 12 miles from Warwick Castle, 12 miles from Henley in Arden (Ann Hathaways House) 17 miles from Stratford on Avon
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Elen's Castle Hotel
Guest House in Dolwyddelan
Wales > Conwy
7.9
Good
From $141
From $141
Historic Guest House Questionnaire
Year erected: 1770
What is the history of the property?
Once the home of Baron Gwydir, Earl of Ancaster, Elen's Castle formed part of his Welsh Estate. Named after the daughter of Llywelyn the Great who was born in the castle here in the village of Dolwyddelan. The holtel was sold to the Baron's gamekeeper when it became a hotel which specialised in hunting parties. We have a roman well on the property purported to have healing properties.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
We are not sure of the date but we are told it is over 300 years old. It is built of solid slate as are the coach houses. The bar is set in the original kitchen with a large fireplace with a pot bellied log stove
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The hotel is situated in the historic village of Dolwyddelan, home to Llywelyn the Great who was born in the castle here in the village. It is one of the few remaining castles built by the Welsh and you can still visit it today.

You can also visit the roman well at the rear of the property.
Has restoration work taken place?
In 2010 work started in association with the local historical society and with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The roman well was the site of an archaeological dig and is now a visitor site.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The bar is situated in the original kitchen and has a large fireplace with a log burning pot bellied stove. There are historical documents on display in various locations in the hotel.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The original owner was Baron Gwydir, Earl of Ancaster.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Home of the Gentry
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The village of Dolwyddelan was the setting of Thomas Dylan's famous book 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'
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The Bell in Ticehurst
Inn in Ticehurst
England > Sussex > East Sussex
8.8
Excellent
From $156
From $156
Historic Inn Questionnaire
Year erected: 1560
What is the history of the property?
The story of The Bell stretches back to around 1560 when it was a rather showy Tudor building. Over the years it was remodelled and extended with additions of bedrooms, kitchen and the assembly room for concerts, weddings and community gatherings. We have smoothed out the rougher edges but preserved the wonderful imperfections that somehow made it perfect.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
No
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
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Pickmere Country House
Hotel in Pickmere
England > Cheshire
9.0
Excellent
From $168
From $168
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1772
What is the history of the property?
Originally built as a farmhouse, the largest in Cheshire in its day, with 95 acres of land the house was converted into a guest house in the 1980s.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Georgian, built during the reign of George ll
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
It is a rural property set in the middle of the village of Pickmere. There are a few other buildings in the village of the same era
Has restoration work taken place?
Work is on going all the time
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
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Dovecliff Hall Hotel
England > Staffordshire
8.8
Excellent
From $181
From $181
Historic Hotel
Summary of reviews related to the 'Historic' categoryDovecliff Hall Hotel is an exquisite Georgian house, retaining its historical features and showcasing traditional architecture. It's like stepping back in time, immersing yourself in the old-style charm of a country house, that is beautifully maintained. The surroundings are stunning and the hotel is picture-perfect, making it a popular wedding venue. The hotel has a charming atmosphere and guests love that it feels like they are staying in their own country house. It's a wonderful place to stay, a true historic gem, that guests appreciate for its character, beauty and elegance.
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Questionnaire
Year erected: 1790
What is the history of the property?
Dovecliff Hall is a building steeped in history. A Georgian manor house dating back to 1790, it was built for the family of Thomas Thornewill, the owner of a forge converted from Stretton corn mill.
In the 19th century, it was owned by Lord Bass who made many contributions to Burton, including the Ferry Bridge.
The grounds in the late 1840s covered 39 a.Thornewill was succeeded in 1843 by his son Edward (d. 1866), whose widow Mary continued to live at Dove Cliff until her death in 1880. In 1881 their son, Edward John, sold the estate to William Joseph Smith of Alvaston , who also bought the family's iron works at Stretton. Smith died in 1891, and in 1897 his widow Frances sold Dove Cliff house with 55 a. to Hugh Spencer Charrington, a Burton brewer, already the tenant. Charrington died apparently in 1921, and the house remained unoccupied in 1928. It was a hotel in 1932, but seems to have been a private house again by 1936 when was bought by Colonel Sharpe. Known as Dovecliff Hall by 1987, it was opened that year once more as a hotel, still its use in 1999.

Built of red brick with stone dressings on a square 5bayed plan, the two-storeyed house has a hipped roof, sash windows, and external doorways with Ionic colonettes. The north projecting porch was added, probably when the house was re-ordered internally in the 1890s or early 1900s.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Georgian Manor House
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Tutbury Castle
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Mansion
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Thatched Cottage Hotel
Hotel in Brockenhurst
England > Hampshire
8.5
Very Good
From $170
From $170
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1627
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Traditional Thatched Cottage
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Located in the centre of the New Forest. Following the Norman Conquest, the New Forest was proclaimed a royal forest, in about 1079, by William the Conqueror.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade 2 Listed Status
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Springkell
Hotel in Eaglesfield
Scotland > Dumfries and Galloway
8.9
Excellent
From $113
From $113
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1734
What is the history of the property?
Owned by the Heron-Maxwells to 1894 and by the Johnson-Ferguson’s since then. Palladian Mansion house with stunning oak interiors. Refurbished in 1908 and 2009 with 21 ensuite bedrooms, ballroom and dining room. Dining room ceiling by the same firm who worked on the interiors of the Titanic.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Built in 1734 and the east and west wings added in 1834. Servant’s quadrangle added in 1905. Palladian.
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes lovingly restored.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Painted ceiling in the dining room. Marble surround mirror in the dining room. Black and white marble entrance hall. Oak panelling. Italian staircase. Italian rose garden. Round garden.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Princess Anne stayed most recently.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Mansion
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are 9.4 rated out of 10 on Hotels.com

So come and stay and we will look after you!
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Macdonald Bear Hotel
Hotel in Woodstock
England > Oxfordshire
7.7
Good
From $134
From $134
Historic Hotel Questionnaire
Year erected: 1200
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The Oval, Dunster
Vacation Home in Dunster
England > Somerset
From $205
From $205
Historic Vacation Home Questionnaire
Year erected: 1366
What is the history of the property?
The Oval is one of the earliest houses built in Dunster. The house was originally a hall house, one large room with a fire central to it. Everyone who lived in the house shared one or two rooms, including the animals if the weather was especially harsh.

The fireplace is likely to have been on the street side, rather than where it is now, like the orange and black ‘cobb’ cottage you see further down the street. At this time - around 1320-40s - the other houses in the street would have been The Stag pub (which also had a wooden screen until a hundred or so years ago) and Spears Cross, the B and B further up West Street going towards the castle. The rest of this part of West Street probably had temporary houses of wattle and daub filling in the gaps. Some of the other smaller cottages between here and Spears Cross would have been built after the Black Death of 1348.

The wood panelling in the hallway is extremely old – you can see marks throughout where the carpenters have worked it by hand. It’s likely the screen in the hallway was added around 1450 -1500 to enclose the hall house, giving a mezzanine level where the main bedroom is now. It is unusual for this to remain as they were mostly pulled down in the Victorian era as walls were added.

The cruck beams in the main bedroom are of historical importance for this area of West Somerset. They are made from one large piece of wood and, unusually, they retain their original wooden pegs and holes. The craftsmanship and size of the beams suggest the person who built The Oval would have been wealthy. The beams came from the local area and are of historical significance, hence the Grade II listing.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The basic structure of the house is cob, which is a wooden frame filled with rubble, stones and held together with lime plaster. This is the 1366 building - slap bang in the middle of the medieval period.

During the Tudor period, the wooden screen was added and probably the fireplace was moved to the wall (rather than the middle of the downstairs) and a staircase was added.

In 1810 there was a fire that devastated the cottage, and changes were made as a result.

In the Victorian era we think the twin bedroom was added. And at some point in the 1960 or 70s, an extension was added at the back to create a larger kitchen and the dining room.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Dunster is the largest remaining intact medieval village in England. Almost all the properties on West Street, Church Street and the High Street are listed to protect their unique architecture. But there are also Georgian an Victorian buildings dotted around the main street and in the back streets too.
Has restoration work taken place?
The present owner has made very few changes, all in line with the permitted development based on the Grade II listing. She has added secondary double glazing and added a sun deck at the top of the garden on the hill.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The wooden screen in the main hallway, the cruck beam in the main bedroom, the wooden window and door frame to the utility room, the wooden door frames in the 'Snug' room and at the top of the stairs.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade II listed. Channel 4's Time Team has dendrodated the property to 1366. The photos are from that visit.

Historical England are in the process of the same dating.
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The ceilings in the lower half of the property are low as you would expect. It is a deceptively large house, and the historical features sit happily side by side with the modern day comforts.
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Kincraig Castle Hotel
Country House in Invergordon
Scotland > Highlands
8.6
Very Good
From $134
From $134
Historic Country House Questionnaire
What is the history of the property?
Kincraig Castle and the lands and villages of Kincraig were acquired by Colin MacKenzie, the second son of Rorie Mhor MacKenzie of Redcastle, who died in 1649, and is thought to have come to Kincraig around 1630.
Colin's great-grandson, John V of Kincraig, made over Kincraig to his distant cousin Roderick VII of Redcastle in 1760 and he gave Kincraig to his second son, John. After a very lucrative career in India, John returned to redevelop Kincraig.
The exterior of Kincraig Castle Hotel remains largely unchanged since the early 1800s, however the interior has been extensively modified over the years, to bring it back to and beyond its former glory.
The work was enhanced by John's great-grandson, Sir William Martineau in 1919, when he converted the sandstone castle into the white-harled Scottish Baronial building that you see today.
So, there you have it - a castle from the deep mists of the past that has evolved through generations of the Clan MacKenzie into the now renowned Kincraig Castle Hotel.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
19th Century, Scottish Baronial style.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
No...Kincraig Castle is located on an elevated site in the countryside overlooking the Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle beyond.
Has restoration work taken place?
Major restoration was carried out in the 1920's after the First World War and the 1960's when it became a hotel. Further restoration work was carried out in 2005
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Baronial turrets and stepped gables.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Several distinguished celebrity guests have stayed with us in the past.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Many functions and celebrations.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Kincraig Castle Hotel is a listed property.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Castle
Shooting Lodge
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Kincraig Castle Hotel has a long association with the Mackenzie Clan of 'Outlander' fame dating back to the 1630's.
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Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant
Country House in Sittingbourne
England > Kent
8.8
Excellent
From $232
From $232
Historic Country House Questionnaire
Year erected: 1850
What is the history of the property?
It was the estate house for the surrounding farmland and was built and owned by the Lake family who have now emigrated to New Zealand but have provided a lot of history about the house and the family all of which is available at the hotel.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Early Victorian
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
No but it is in the village of Bapchild which is where the pilgrims baptised their children on the pilgrimage from London to Dover.
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes. We have extended the house over the years to provide 35 bedrooms, a 60 c0ver restaurant, a 150 seater function suite and a spa.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The old stable building which was built in 1845 is now a large entrance and bar. It contains the original breathing tower for the horses.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The Lake family
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
No
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
No
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Beautiful original rooms with high ceilings and some original features.
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