Since Tylney Hall was built in the 1700s, the estate has been home to various families and businesses before becoming part of the Elite Hotels family. Today, when you visit, you can feel the history woven into the fabric of the building, with room names and images around the estate honoring its rich past before our leisure facilities were introduced. We've explored the archives to share moments from Tylney Hall’s history, and we hope you enjoy comparing these spaces to their present-day look.
Starting with the Water Gardens, originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll, the image captures the path along the top lake. Extensive work was carried out during the early 1990s to allow guests to explore around the lake, and get up close to our resident water-birds. Today, this area is home to our Orangery Guest Suites, a replica of the original Orangery that once graced these gardens.
The mansion’s front, seen in the header image and second photo, has retained much of its original charm. Now adorned with floral bedding, a fountain, and perhaps a few modern cars, the house has remained largely unchanged. The second image depicts Tylney Hall when it served as a hospital during the First World War.
The Dutch Garden, shown below, has undergone one of the most significant transformations. Originally a formal garden with rose and tulip beds bordered by box hedging, it was replaced in the 1930s by an outdoor swimming pool when the Cayzer family owned Tylney. The pool remains a summer highlight for our guests and was even named the 'Coolest Outdoor Pool' by The Telegraph.
It’s fascinating to see how Tylney Hall has evolved over the last 300 years, and we wonder what changes the next 300 might bring!