Dunston Hall Hotel, Country house hotel in Stoke Holy Cross, England.
Dunston Hall Hotel is a country house hotel housed in a 19th-century estate in Stoke Holy Cross. The building spreads across 150 acres with Victorian architecture featuring octagonal turrets and terracotta roof ornaments.
Construction began in 1859 under architect J.C. Buckler and was completed in 1878 by Edward Boardman as a private residence. The lengthy building period reflects the complexity of this ambitious project.
The building retains original details such as stone cross casements with leaded panes and decorated chimneys with circular flues. These features show how Victorian craftsmanship is visible in the design.
The hotel offers various amenities including an 18-hole golf course, spa, multiple dining venues, and conference rooms. Free parking is available for all guests.
The facades display an E-shaped plan on both the north and south sides with five bays distinguished by gables and narrow dormer windows. This symmetrical design was a sophisticated architectural feature of the Victorian era.
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