Thoresby Hall, English country house and Grade I listed building in Budby, England
Thoresby Hall is an English country house completed in 1871 in Budby, England, rising four storeys around a central courtyard. The exterior walls use rock-faced ashlar that gives the building a robust appearance.
Robert Pierrepont, first Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull, acquired the estate in 1633 and commissioned several buildings before the present structure took shape. The current country house was designed in the 1860s, replacing earlier structures on the grounds.
The name Thoresby comes from Old Norse, referring to a village that once stood on this site. Today visitors move between grand reception rooms and modern leisure areas, experiencing how the building adapts to hotel use while keeping its formal layout.
The complex operates as a hotel with 200 rooms and includes spa facilities, such as a heated pool, sauna, and steam room. Visitors can explore public areas but should check ahead to see if private events limit access.
The property sits in the Dukeries area of north Nottinghamshire, where four historic country houses cluster close together. This name arose in the 18th century when several noble families developed their estates here at the same time.
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