facilities

In the mountains 1000 metres above sea level
British Hills

You can enjoy the atmosphere of a medieval English village
situated within the vast 24-hectare grounds.

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Manor House

The British aristocracy lived in large Manor Houses built on their grounds.
They would typically divide their time between their London townhouse and their manor house in the countryside.

  • Reception

    When you climb the stone steps and open the heavy black doors, you will be greeted by a room of Victorian magnificence. With a grand staircase in the centre and an open fireplace to the side, our Reception area will make you feel as though you have travelled to another country.

  • Upper Hall

    In a traditional Manor House, the upper hall was used to greet particularly important guests. Here we have held cocktail receptions for attending British ambassadors as well as wedding ceremonies.

  • Queen’s Room

    These living and sleeping quarters of the lady of the house feature extravagant furniture such as the sleepy curves of the Rococo-style chaise longue and feminine items with Egyptian features.

  • King’s Room

    These living and sleeping quarters of the lord of the manor were also used for greeting guests, for work and for simple meals. Lions feature on the tables and chairs, signifying the British Empire, on which "the sun never sets".

  • Library

    Manor houses in Victorian England often featured libraries which were used as informal sitting rooms. Our collection includes around 1600 books primarily from the 19th century stored in the shelves of these two rooms.

  • Refectory

    Refectories have been the dining halls for the residents of universities and monasteries since the medieval times. Ours resembles the design used in British colleges, with high vaulted ceilings supported by large oak beams.

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  • Snooker Room

    After dinner, the host would repair to the snooker room with his guests to enjoy a game or two. This room is complete with its own bar counter. Snooker was invented in the 19th century, and is played with more balls and on a larger table than billiards.

  • Executive Lounge

    This room is equivalent to the drawing room in the manor houses of the British aristocracy. Here adult guests at British Hills can enjoy carefully selected coffee during the day, and whisky and cocktails after dinner.

  • Ambassadors' Hall

    In the early Meiji Era many foreigners came to Japan as special advisors, and they were protected by ambassadors and envoys to Japan, who were often members of the British gentry and lived in manor houses at home. This room features the portraits of every British Minister and Ambassador to Japan.

  • Ballroom

    Designed in the extravagant style of tradional dancing halls, the Ballroom is used for many occasions, from presentations to concerts and fancy parties.

    Facilities Audio equipment, projector, wireless LAN, etc.

  • Drawing Room

    Our drawing room features precious furniture and furnishings and can be used for small meetings. The foyer can be used as a waiting room for the Ballroom.

    • Guest Houses

    The guest houses were built in the style of British homes in the 12th to 18th centuries. The house names have been taken from famous people active in the relevant century, and the furniture and furnishings also match the era of each building.

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  • Wren

    This building is named after Sir Christopher Wren, an Oxford architect who worked tirelessly towards recovery following the Great Fire of London in the 17th century. The design is a combination late Renaissance and Baroque features.
    Architectural style: Stuart

  • Bentley

    This building is named after the founder of historical philology and Cambridge professor Richard Bentley. Paintings of Greek mythology decorating the lounge complete the theme of this building.
    Architectural style: Stuart

  • Henry Ⅱ

    This building is named after the 12 century English king who rebuilt a strong central authority in England and Wales, and established England's central status in the European political sphere.
    Architectural style: Yeoman

  • Holbein

    This building is named after Hans Holbein the Younger who was a famous portrait artist under Henry VIII in the 16th century. A replica of the painting "The Family of Henry VIII" (c.1543-1547, unknown artist, after Holbein) hangs in the lounge of this house.
    Architectural style: Tudor

  • Newton

    This building is named after the most famous physicist, astronomer and mathematician of the 17th century, Sir Isaac Newton, who is well-known for discovering gravity after seeing an apple fall from a tree. His portrait hangs in the Library.
    Architectural style: Stuart

  • Chaucer

    This building is named after Geoffrey Chaucer, a famous English poet and author of the 14th century. The paintings in the lounge seek to replicate the first edition of his most famous work, The Canterbury Tales.
    Architectural style: Half-timbered

  • Turner

    This building is named after Joseph Turner, a famous Romantic painter active from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. He was also well-known in Japan, appearing in Natsume Soseki's Botchan.
    Architectural style: Georgian

  • Drake

    This building is named after Sir Francis Drake, who played an important role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in the second half of the 16th century and in building the foundation of the Royal Navy. The lounge features paintings of ships and nautical charts consistent with the Elizabethan era.
    Architectural style: Tudor

    • Barracks

    The exterior is modeled on medieval English and Welsh castles such as Caerphilly Castle.
    In the past, fortresses were built to maintain the peaceful villages that centred around local manor houses, and this one has been revived as a modern public school.

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    Dining

    At our restaurants and lounges, in addition to formal course dinners, you can also enjoy afternoon tea and pub meals.
    Day visitors are also welcome (reservations required for some locations).

    • Dinner

    Refectory

    At the main dining hall of British Hills, you can enjoy a formal course dinner.

    Open hours Lunch　11:30-14:00
    Dinner　18:00-21:00

    *Reservations required (please book by 12pm 3 days in advance)

    • Lunch
    • Tea & Coffee

    Ascot tea room

    Tea room by day, country kitchen by night.

    Open hours 10:00-17:30

    *Daytime reservations not available

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Cocktails

    Falstaff pub

    Perfectly recreating the atmosphere of a true British pub, you can enjoy our original British Hills Pride Ale and traditional British pub meals.

    Open hours Lunch　11:30-15:00
    Dinner　18:00-19:30
    Cocktail hour　19:30-22:00

    *Lunch reservations not available. Reservations will be prioritised for dinner service.

    Shopping

    At our shop you can find British souvenirs, sweets, tea, etc. as well as British Hills original and seasonal items.

    Open hours 8:00-19:00
    *Closing time may change to 18:00.

    • Rose Garden

    • Tennis Courts

      From spring to autumn, you can enjoy playing tennis on one of our all-season Omnicourt courts, surrounded by our natural forest.

    • Garden Golf

      Garden golf, where English gardens and golf meet. Our English garden surrounded by nature features a 9-hole course accredited by the International Garden Golf Association.