07 Mar 2014
A dramatic overhaul of the main hall at the 17th Century Stonehouse Court Hotel, near Stroud has brought a lost link with its historic past and industrial heritage alive.
The extensive refurbishment of the lounge and bar at Stonehouse Court Hotel has combined bold colour with calm, tranquil tones and an industrial quirkiness, synonymous with its century’s old link with the Cotswold cloth trade. Celebrating its industrial heritage and canal side location, overlooking the Stroud countryside; the stunning new lounge and bar space has created an unique, stylish and intriguing place for locals and guests to meet, eat and relax.
Sarah Brewster, of Stonehouse Court Hotel says “The long awaited refurbishment has really brought to life our fascinating history, dating back to the Domesay Book and the intrinsic link to the industrial heritage of the area. It’s a big step forward for Stonehouse Court Hotel and we are absolutely delighted with the results.”
Stonehouse Court Hotel is steeped in history; first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, the manorial rights and tenements of the “Stonehouse” and surrounding lands were granted by William the Conqueror to his cousin William D’Ow. The rights were subsequently passed down through a series illustrious owners including the Giffard’s, John, Lord Maltravers and the Earls of Arundel from 1375-1579 . The manor also had a “court leet”, that is the lord was allowed to act on behalf of the crown in keeping local law and order.
During the 15th century the cloth trade became the main source of wealth throughout the Stroud Valleys; the uplands and steep valleys providing ideal grazing for sheep. From 1558 onwards Stonehouse Manor was owned and or resided in by a series of influential clothiers, William Fowler and William Sandford, Thomas Smith, John Ball and descendants including Robert Ball, father of Sir Alexander Ball, Thomas White, Edward Caruthers, the Marling family and in 1906 the Winterbotham family.
The Winterbotham family, who resided at Stonehouse Court until 1973, became synonymous with producing industrial clothes such as billiard table cloths and military uniforms through its company Hunt and Winterbotham, established in Cam in 1885. However, it was their elegant woollen and worsted cloths that made the Hunt & Winterbotham name recognised all over the world during the 20th Century.
Whilst competition from the Yorkshire cloth mills became intense during the mid-nineteenth Century and the fortunes of the textile industry declined in the South West; after 500 years of cloth manufacturing history in the Gloucestershire area, the Hunt & Winterbotham name, today under the wing of Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, continues to supply some of the world’s finest fabrics to the most prestigious tailors and design houses.
Sarah Brewster says “It has been a joy to revive our industrial heritage and see it come alive within our new lounge refurbishment. It’s a wonderful space and I am I sure our guests will enjoy it.”
Stonehouse Court Hotel , managed by Bespoke Hotels is open daily for coffee and cake, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
To reserve a table for dinner, stay, plan an event or celebration contact 01453 794950 orsales@stonehousecourt.co.uk. www.stonehousecourt.co.uk
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For further information please contact:
Gabriella Brunton
Tel: 07538877685
Email: gabby@streetand.co
The extensive refurbishment of the lounge and bar at Stonehouse Court Hotel has combined bold colour with calm, tranquil tones and an industrial quirkiness, synonymous with its century’s old link with the Cotswold cloth trade. Celebrating its industrial heritage and canal side location, overlooking the Stroud countryside; the stunning new lounge and bar space has created an unique, stylish and intriguing place for locals and guests to meet, eat and relax.
Sarah Brewster, of Stonehouse Court Hotel says “The long awaited refurbishment has really brought to life our fascinating history, dating back to the Domesay Book and the intrinsic link to the industrial heritage of the area. It’s a big step forward for Stonehouse Court Hotel and we are absolutely delighted with the results.”
Stonehouse Court Hotel is steeped in history; first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, the manorial rights and tenements of the “Stonehouse” and surrounding lands were granted by William the Conqueror to his cousin William D’Ow. The rights were subsequently passed down through a series illustrious owners including the Giffard’s, John, Lord Maltravers and the Earls of Arundel from 1375-1579 . The manor also had a “court leet”, that is the lord was allowed to act on behalf of the crown in keeping local law and order.
During the 15th century the cloth trade became the main source of wealth throughout the Stroud Valleys; the uplands and steep valleys providing ideal grazing for sheep. From 1558 onwards Stonehouse Manor was owned and or resided in by a series of influential clothiers, William Fowler and William Sandford, Thomas Smith, John Ball and descendants including Robert Ball, father of Sir Alexander Ball, Thomas White, Edward Caruthers, the Marling family and in 1906 the Winterbotham family.
The Winterbotham family, who resided at Stonehouse Court until 1973, became synonymous with producing industrial clothes such as billiard table cloths and military uniforms through its company Hunt and Winterbotham, established in Cam in 1885. However, it was their elegant woollen and worsted cloths that made the Hunt & Winterbotham name recognised all over the world during the 20th Century.
Whilst competition from the Yorkshire cloth mills became intense during the mid-nineteenth Century and the fortunes of the textile industry declined in the South West; after 500 years of cloth manufacturing history in the Gloucestershire area, the Hunt & Winterbotham name, today under the wing of Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, continues to supply some of the world’s finest fabrics to the most prestigious tailors and design houses.
Sarah Brewster says “It has been a joy to revive our industrial heritage and see it come alive within our new lounge refurbishment. It’s a wonderful space and I am I sure our guests will enjoy it.”
Stonehouse Court Hotel , managed by Bespoke Hotels is open daily for coffee and cake, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
To reserve a table for dinner, stay, plan an event or celebration contact 01453 794950 orsales@stonehousecourt.co.uk. www.stonehousecourt.co.uk
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For further information please contact:
Gabriella Brunton
Tel: 07538877685
Email: gabby@streetand.co
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