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This fine Georgian grade II listed building was the rectory to St Peters Church, Rowley. There is said to have been a church at the site since 1150 ADRev, Ezekiel Rodgers reputedly built the rectory in 1621. In 1638, the Rector, along with about twenty of his parishioners and their families, set sail for the Americans from Hull on board the John'. They eventually set up the Settlement of Rowley in Massachusetts, U.S.A.Rowley Massachusetts is now a town of some size and the townsfolk celebrated ... Moretheir 350th anniversary in 1989. There are still string links between the two settlements and we often meet Americans who have come to visit the home of their ancestors.Rowley Manor remained the parish rectory until 1928 when the local shipping magnate Mr. Thomas Filmer-Wilson purchased the estate. His family owned the famous Hull based Shipping fleet of the Ellerman-Wilson line.During his ownership of Rowley Manor, Mr Filmer-Wilson modernised the house and installed the beautiful pine panelling in the study, carved by Grinling Gibbons. A water temple was also brought from the Wilson's London home.Mr. Filmer-Wilson lived at Rowley until his death in 1969.Rowley Manor was then converted into a Hotel, offering a country house welcome, combined with fine food and excellent service.Whether you want a sandwich lunch delivered to your meeting suite, breakfast in bed, a private dinner or a three-course meal, nothing is too much trouble for our talented team of chefs. For a full selection of wines, beers and liqueurs, relax in our Hotel Bar.In our restaurant, you will find. Healthy eating menus Light Lunch Enjoy afternoon tea in our gardens or if prefer in one of our 3 restaurants each overlooking the grounds of Rowley Manor Three-course lunches Evening meals are fixed price or from the menu Capacity to host a large event with table for smaller parties. Choose to eat in any of our suites - The Pine Room, The Garden Room or the Main Restaurant Extensive list of wine Less

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