KEYTHORPE HALL
Your private hideaway - Everything but a hotel
Keythorpe Hall is a secluded Georgian house nestled in the heart of the unspoilt English countryside, offering exclusive use hire for up to 20 guests. This private and discreet estate, with its surrounding gardens and grounds, is located in an undiscovered rural oasis, with a wealth of historical and cultural highlights on its doorstep. It provides the perfect setting for spending time with loved ones and friends or connecting with colleagues, whether for multi-generational family holidays, intimate events and grand celebrations, or corporate retreats.
Every season is celebrated at Keythorpe Hall, with our in-house chef creating meals from ingredients sourced directly from the estate's walled garden, neighbouring farms, and artisan food suppliers. Guests can enjoy spacious living, dining, and entertainment areas, both inside the house and throughout the gardens.
Hospitality is at the forefront of every stay with us. The house comes fully staffed, with our team always available throughout the day to offer personalised service, allowing you to relax and truly feel at home. We are committed to curating unforgettable experiences and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
THE HOUSE
The house was built for entertaining by Hon. Henry William Wilson, 11th Lord Berners, a founding member and former president of the Royal Agricultural Society. Building commenced in the Georgian style in the late 1700s and was completed in 1843.
It is positioned overlooking a deep valley with views over the old estate and beyond.
There are wonderfully proportioned formal rooms, all with floor to ceiling windows to maximise light and the sweeping views over the undulating hills. The walls are decorated with a combination of ancestral portraits and modern art and the interiors were the result of a five-year restoration project by Giles and Barbara, the current owners.
SLEEPING
Ten spectacular bedrooms sleeping up to 20 guests
Keythorpe Hall offers seven luxurious principal bedrooms in the main house, with the option of adding a three-bedroom apartment. Each bedroom has its own distinct character and style; every light-filled room is graced with high ceilings, decorated with ornate cornicing, and features floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the English countryside.
GARDEN & GROUNDS
The estate spans over 20 acres, featuring a hard tennis court, croquet lawn, heated outdoor swimming pool, and wood-fired cedar hot tub. Take a morning walk through the formal rose gardens and borders, or explore the wilds and woodlands around the house. Pick fruit in the orchards or harvest vegetables and flowers in the historic walled kitchen garden.
FOOD & DRINK
Flavours straight from the earth
In-house chef Bent Varming, trained at some of London’s top Michelin-starred restaurants, creates delicious, sustainable, farm-to-table meals. Every menu is tailored to guests' preferences and dietary requirements.
Each season is celebrated with flavours straight from the earth. The 2-acre Keythorpe Walled Garden provides all the fruit and vegetables served at every meal, with other ingredients sourced locally from neighbouring farmers and small artisan suppliers.
Bespoke wine lists, pairings, and drinks are curated by sommelier Bert Blaize.
LOCATION & THINGS TO DO
Keythorpe Hall has an enviable position in the centre of the UK, as a base to explore. It is just over an hour’s travel by train from London, under two hours to York, and just over an hour by car to Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. Locally, you can visit the historic market towns of Uppingham, Oakham, and Stamford, one of the finest Georgian towns in the UK, or the forgotten burial place of King Richard III in nearby Leicester. Enjoy watersports or fishing on Rutland Water, local world-class opera, Formula 1 motorsports at Silverstone, and Grand Slam eventing at Burghley Horse Trials.
Curated itineraries can be arranged for the whole family, in-house or further afield. Experiences range from guest speakers and expert masterclasses to wild-food foraging walks, butchery and kitchen workshops. We can plan guided cultural and historical trips and lavish picnics to take with you!
OUR STORY
A fabulous house that we describe as perfectly imperfect, a house where we really want our guests to relax and gather with friends and family. Our in-house team is there to guide and provide you with a completely personalised stay. Available as your private hideaway and solely for exclusive use.
We have been inspired by the amazing resources of this old estate, the walled garden, the farms, and a home built for generous entertaining. Keythorpe Hall is where our dream and vision for a relaxed yet indulgent home has been created.