History
The Hall was originally built in 1616 by the Boys family who had previously been known as De Bois, having originally landed in England from France at the time of the Norman Conquest. Over time their name was Anglicised through Boyce to Boys as we know it today.
Just a couple of miles away in Sevington is a protected moat site where once stood a roundel house called Sevington Moat. This was demolished in 1631 and the bricks and timber were brought to Boys Hall to extend the property completing in 1632. Victorian additions were made in 1833.
The Boys family lived here for many years and were, so history states great farmers and landowners. They were also heavily involved in smuggling as most of the landed gentry were at that time.
The Hall though imposing today must have been an incredible sight in the 1600’s probably a modern beast by standards then. Today it sits and reigns majestically as it has done so for the past 400 years.
Boys Hall at a glance
Boys Hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in Willesborough, Ashford. Built in the 17th Century, it is a Grade 2 Property which retains many of its original features.
Kent is often referred to as the Garden of England, and at Boys Hall with over three acres of landscaped gardens, we are the perfect setting for corporate meetings, private functions, weddings/civil partnerships and events.
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout, as we understand that we need to ensure that whether you are using us for business or pleasure, you are able to stay in contact with work and home.
If you are thinking of using us for meetings, residential conferences, weddings or a private party we have three function/meeting rooms, the largest of which can cater for numbers of up to 50.
All the bedrooms at Boys Hall are individually designed, and are named rather than numbered, all have tea/coffee making facilities television and Wi-Fi. All overlook the front, side or rear gardens.
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We benefit from being close to junction 10 of the M20 and Ashford domestic and International rail station