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Hambleton Hall

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Hambleton Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Hambleton Hall is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hambleton Hall is a hotel and restaurant located in the village of Hambleton close to Oakham, Rutland, England. The restaurant has held one star in the Michelin Guide since 1982. The Hall was built in 1881 as a hunting box by Walter Marshall who left it to his sister, Eva Astley Paston Cooper. She was a socialite who gathered a salon including Noël Coward, Malcolm Sargent and Charles Scott-Moncrieff. The hall has overlooked Rutland Water since the reservoir's construction in the 1970s. The building was converted into a country house hotel in 1979/80 by Tim and Stefa Hart. The hotel has held a Michelin Star since 1982. Hambleton Hall has been named Luxury Hotel of the Year in The Good Hotel Guide, 2018.

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Background

Description

Evangeline (Eva) Julia Marshall, Walter's sister who inherited the house, was born in Croydon, Surrey in 1854. In 1877 she married Clement Astley Cooper who was the son of Sir Astley Cooper, 2nd Baronet. He was a retired Captain in the military. The couple lived at a large house called "The Lockers" in Hemel Hempstead which was close to Clement's ancestral home. In 1899 when Eva inherited Hambleton Hall the couple moved and came to live at Hambleton. Eva Astley Cooper liked to entertain and she invited many young celebrities to the Hall including Noël Coward, Malcolm Sargent, Charles Scott Moncrieff and the painter Philip Streatfeild. Coward enjoyed his many visits to Hambleton Hall and…

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Coordinates
52.6575, -0.6682
District
Rutland
Parish
Hambleton
Postcode
LE15 8TH
Parliamentary constituency
Rutland and Stamford

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hambleton Hall?
Hambleton Hall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8TH), in the parish of Hambleton.
Is Hambleton Hall a listed building?
Hambleton Hall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Hambleton Hall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8TH. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.