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Whitley Hall Hotel and Restaurant
is ideally situated, north of Sheffield, less than
two miles from junction 35 of the M1 and easily accessible
from the M18 and M62 motorways. Travelling to us from
North, South, East or West could not be easier.
Whitley Hall is an-ivy clad 16th century
mansion that provides an elegant and romantic setting
for any occasion. Relax in this historic and fashionable
hotel and enjoy the tranquil grounds of the surrounding
estate. The hotel has recently benefited from major
refurbishment and offers extreme comfort throughout.
Whitley Hall is recognised by Johannsens, the leading
hotel guide throughout the world. The recently opened
Parker wing offers rooms of the very highest standard,
all of which have Juliet balconies and four deluxe bedrooms
with lake views.
With a warm welcome from friendly staff and the cosy
surroundings we will endeavour to make your stay as
memorable as possible.
About
Whitley Hall
The grounds
rise around the picturesque house and are planted with
fine oaks and other mature
trees. Peacocks, Canadian geese, mallards and squirrels
grace the gardens which also include two small lakes.
The building itself takes up three sides of a large
square that once formed a paved courtyard; the front
of which was once closed by palisades. The central
gateway’s ivy covered pillars are still in existence
at the end of the lawn.
Legend has it that the ill-fated Mary
Queen of Scots stayed here at Whitley Hall while she
was in the custody of the Earl of Shrewsbury at Sheffield
Castle. Rooms in the west wing are those she is said
to have occupied. Similar folklore tells of a secret
passage that linked Whitley Hall with Ecclesfield Church,
which is situated approximately half a mile away across
the fields. The present church building can be traced
back as far as the 15th century, although a priory was
built on or near the site around 1076. The village of
Ecclesfield is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The grave
of Lord Nelson’s chaplain is to be found in the
churchyard. The village’s original stocks disappeared
overnight around 1640 but replica ones were placed near
their original site in the 1970’s.
AA Rosette
Award
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Whitley Hall
have been awarded an AA rosette for the restaurant.
Rosettes are awarded annually to AA inspected
restaurants for the quality of their food. |
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