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Dover Hall
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Pryors, University of Richmond graduates, spent nearly four years and about $30 million building a 38,000-square-foot English Tudor castle on 55 acres in Manakin-Sabot. Ten lodging suites share a two-story library, wine cellar, billiards room, and Great Room; a gourmet breakfast is part of the stay, with an optional chef's tasting.
- 10 rooms
About Dover Hall
- The house is 38,000 square feet on 55 rolling acres in Goochland County equestrian country, minutes from Short Pump.
- Construction took nearly four years and about $30 million, with 19 fireplaces, 27 restrooms, and 31 geothermal HVAC units.
- Boutique lodging is limited to about ten suites; the castle is also a wedding and events estate.
History
Dover Hall is a purpose-built English Tudor castle with Gothic detail at 1500 Manakin Road in Manakin-Sabot, designed by the Pryor family after their University of Richmond years. The 38,000-square-foot house on 55 acres offers boutique lodging in about ten suites plus event spaces. It is an independent estate hotel, not a chain.
Restaurants and bars
- Pub Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Billiards Room — Teddy Roosevelt-era style trophy room with a stately Monarch pool table.
Amenities
- Spacious getting-ready suites
- In-house culinary program
- Billiards Room with Monarch pool table and 70-inch television
- Two-tiered Library
- Reflecting Pool
- Bluestone Terrace
- Two-Tiered Garden
- Rose Garden
- Cobblestone Court
- Dover Hall provides all food, beverages, and service staff
- Locally sourced ingredients in artisan passed canapés
- Beverage packages featuring 7 Lady Vineyards wines (own vineyard)
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