Clyffe Hall

Clyffe Hall is a house that has been converted into a hotel, originally built in 1732 for Henry Vince. Early 19th century wings were added, and the building was remodeled in 1899 for E.C. Schomberg, with further extensions to the east wing between 1905 and 1910, possibly by C.E. Ponting. The front and interiors were altered around 1904 by Ernest Newton. The structure features roughcast walls with rendered raised quoins, Bath stone details, and slate roofs.

The central block is three storeys high, with attics and cellars, following a double pile plan that includes internal stacks and a stair located in the north-west corner. The original entrance was reportedly from the south but was changed to the north around 1904. The façade has five bays, a cornice, and a pediment, with a central entrance featuring an oak six-panelled door flanked by side and overlights, all within a four-style Ionic portico. Above this is a tripartite window and an oval window in an aedicule cresting. The building has twelve-paned sash windows.

To the right, the two-bay wing contains the drawing room, while the left wing, also two bays, was extended by an additional two bays and includes a forward terminal block with kitchens, which extends to the rear as a billiard room. There is a balustraded parapet for the first two bays on either side. The rear elevation showcases giant Corinthian pilasters and an egg and dart cornice, with a central Ionic portico. The roof is hipped and features many tall chimneys.

Inside, the hall of the central block is adorned with heavy oak panelling. There is a dog leg stair, also made of oak, designed in the 17th century style. The drawing room includes a timber overmantel above an acanthus fire surround and a plaster ceiling. The lounge on the south side boasts a heavy dentilled cornice.