Gosfield Hall is a magnificent building with noble connections, home to many kings and queens in the past. Overlooking a tranquil lake, the historical mansion is set among 10 acres of parkland in the heart of picturesque rural Essex. A seamless combination of Elizabethan charm and Georgian elegance, the grand interior of the house is home to the Queen’s Gallery, Grand Salon, Marquis of Buckingham’s former Ballroom and Library along with a number of stately bedrooms.

Externally, Gosfield Hall is equally as impressive. The property has retained many of his historical period features including its leaded windows, chimneys and clock and weathervane.

After being exiled from France King Louis XVIII of France and Navarre, and his Queen Mary-Josephe-Louise of Savoy took refuge in England. Lord Buckingham had long been in sympathy of Royalsit France, and in 1807 offered to loan them Gosfield Hall. They gratefully accepted this offer and along with a huge entourage of courtiers and staff they stayed there for the next couple of years. Over this time the Hall become a home of lavish French hospitality, with many social gatherings including such distinguished guests as the Prince Regent. According to French tradition on Sunday's the villagers were allowed into the kitchen to see the dinner set out for the King, and on occasions were allowed into The Grand Salon to watch him dine. King Louis and his Queen moved out of the Hall in 1809.

#history #instone #landscape #december #winter #uk #britain #england #anglomania #gosfieldhall #snow #winterwonderland #weddingvenue

Search Inns in Halstead

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Treat yourself

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Inns in Halstead

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

"Great bed, plenty of pillows, great tub. Desperately need WiFi extenders, extremely noisy road. Best fish and chips I had in all of England and Wales."

₩192,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Very convenient. Relaxing. Good value for money. Very nice. "

₩154,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Friendly staff, really nice room and good quality food."

₩261,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Great location, good breakfast, nice building, friendly staff. "

₩110,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

"Friendly staff, lovely location "

₩253,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

"Enjoyable stay"

₩169,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Very comfortable room, very clean and tidy, staff very helpful, breakfast was good. Would definitely recommend the Crown & Punchbowl."

₩159,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

"Love this place "

₩120,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Absolutely adorable and the girls that work downstairs are fabulous! "

₩188,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Surprisingly quiet despite the pub and outdoor seating setting. Staff very friendly and food was good. "

₩270,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Clean spacious and very helpful staff "

₩109,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Lovely property, the added benefit of being a little gem of a pub with excellent food ! "

₩188,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

"Staff very helpful and very clean."

₩235,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Well equipped room , clean and tidy "

₩124,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

"Lovely place to stay, quiet area just what we wanted.Fruendly staff, great food and a very good location fir our onward journey "

₩141,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Stayed here on Ladies Day, gorgeous room - clean, quiet and relaxing! "

₩188,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

"Really enjoyed our stay ! Staff lovely Really nice pub on site serving good food Highly recommend "

₩160,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

"Food is amazing rooms are great "

₩248,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

"Friendly staff, reasonably priced food and a decent room. Unfortunately the room was just off the garden which was busy and very noisy so we got hardly any sleep and had to up at 3.30 Providing ear plugs would be a good idea. "

₩122,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18