Wallett's Court Country House Hotel, Dover

History

Wallett's Court has a long history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The Grade 2 listed hotel is brimming with historical features including carved oak pillars and beams dating from 1627, 14th Century fresco wall paintings in the upper corridor, a priest hole running down the side of the chimney in the restaurant, inglenook fireplaces in the bar and drawing room and a relic behind the bar most evenings.

There is also a Roman type well within the courtyard that drops 300 feet and today supplies the hotel with its own bottled water.

Royal connections with the nearby Dover Castle lend weight to claims that Queen Eleanor of Castille and her son Edward (who later became King) were in residence here. Before them Bishop Odo, the half brother of William the Conqueror was a notable resident. Later Lord Aylmer (Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports) and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger used the manor as a country retreat.

Food & beverage

Oakley and Harvey – The Restaurant at Wallett’s Court is the beating heart of the hotel. Headed up by Restaurateur Gavin Oakley and kitchen genius head-chef Steve Harvey, whose passion and flare put Wallett’s Court firmly on the gastronomic map. Throughout the creative culinary process they adhere to their values of community and partnership by the use of local and seasonal produce yet enjoy the freedom to explore further and discover excellence from beyond the locality. Foodies, bon-viveurs and gastronomes come from far and wide to indulge in a dining experience within the walls of Wallett’s.

Kick back in front of the open fire in the bar in winter or on the terrace in summer and drift away for a while. Drink where and when you like, champagne in the bath, sundowners at cocktail hour, great whites and elegant reds with dinner.

Grounds & Gardens

Recently restored Kentish haybarns huddled within the rolling acres of landscaped gardens. Under a mile from the beautiful beach at St. Margaret's Bay.

Other facilities

Pamper yourself with a luxurious treatment in The Spa using the naturally inspired REN Skincare range. Energise, uplift, restore and feel the energy flow through your body in the sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool of the hotel or escape with a massage in your own cabin in the woods on the edge of the grounds.

Dip into the indoor swimming pool and feel the force of the counter-current swim trainer and hydrotherapy jet or invigorate with a session in the gym.