History and Sustainability
History
Shore Hall, originally known as Wood Hall or Woodhall, dates from the late 16th Century and like many buildings of this period, has been remodeled and extended over centuries to provide the exquisite family home it is today.
The Manor of Wood Hall (as it was known up to the turn of the last century) can be traced back to the reign of Edward III when the estate passed from Alan Sergent to the Vere family. There is reference in 1410 to the “mansion and estate of Woodhall” passing to William Wynclow and by 1443 to the property extending to some 600 acres of arable land, 30 acres of meadow and 50 acres of woodland.
When the 15th Century mansion was destroyed is unknown but as building techniques improved it was quite normal for even substantial houses to be demolished and the building materials reused in the construction of a much grander and more modern building, which seems likely to have been the case with Shore Hall.
It was most likely during the ownership of the Mordaunt family that the present house was started and it is thought that during Lestrange Moprdaunt’s ownership that the garden front, dated 1619, was added as part of the three bay cross range which completely camouflaged the earlier hall.
By the end of the 19th Century, further additions were to take place at about the time the property passed into the ownership of the previous family. 1965 saw the addition of a cross wing to link the main house to the barn. Further bedrooms and a beautiful dining room were the latest major additions, designed by renowned architect Alan Bloomfield.
Sustainability: A Vision for the Future
The owners of Shore Hall, Lara Holliday and James Forrester, purchased the property in 2023 as a family home and as a place of restoration and wellness for guests.
Lara, James, and the team at Shore Hall are dedicated to sustainable land conservation practices and supporting women- and minority-led local businesses. They are proud to feature services and products created by business owners who share their intention to create best-in-class experiences while leaving a light footprint.
Our commitment to living and working more sustainably:
Shore Hall is powered with solar electricity, we proudly offer electric vehicle charging points, and we are making every effort to reduce our use of fossil fuels.
Our solar panels on Icarus Field provide us with clean energy, and we aim to be 100% renewable.
We’ve switched to electric vehicles and offer EV charging points to help support sustainable transportation.
We grow our own fruits and vegetables in our pottager garden and aim to source locally, organically, and responsibly wherever we can.
We prioritise the use of refillable and eco-friendly products to help minimise waste and pollution.
Our vegan duvets and pillows are made from 100% recycled fibre derived from PET plastic bottles with sustainably sourced cotton covers.
We’re committed to furthering land conservation and biodiversity to protect and enhance our natural surroundings and wildlife.
While we’ve made good progress, we know we can do more. That’s why we’ll always explore new ways to reduce our carbon footprint and look to tread more lightly.