Quintessentially British
14th century Manor House in Kent
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Built in the 14th century Battel Hall stands in the grounds of 900 year old Leeds Castle in Kent. �Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England�s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st centre, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain.
Battel Hall has been newly restored with interior design by Francesca Rowan-Plowden who decorated the Manor House in an English eclectic style with bold colours and country house fabrics. �Only British fabrics and wallpapers have been used. �There is hand painted de Gournay wallpaper in the morning room, Lewis & Wood �Doves� wallpaper in the master bedroom with �Alhambra� curtains, and the bold Farrow & Ball �Book Room Red� paint has been used in the Peony bedroom. �Francesca sourced everything herself, much of it from Ardingly Antiques Fair. �There are 5 ensuite bedrooms and 3 receptions and the house is available for rent, sleeping 10.
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