About Us

The main building at Steventon House Hotel & Restaurant was built around 1870 and some of the fine trees in the ground were planted at the same time.

Once owned by the sewing machine magnate, Sir Mortimer Singer, as part of the larger Milton Hill Estate, it is rumoured that his mistress Isadora Duncan, the famous dancer, lived here.

From 1903 to 1912 the house was home to the Eyston family, of whom George, a racing driver, was most famous. He broke more world records with different types of motor than any other man of this time. In 1938, at 357mph, he broke the world's land speed record for the third time. A plaque to this effect can be found on the wall by the front door of the hotel.

The house was converted into a hotel in 1981 but still retains much of its country house charm and atmosphere. It is situated in mature grounds and is in a beautiful setting for weddings and other functions as the dining room, which is a large conservatory style building, opens out onto the lawns and gardens.