History
Holton Lee was founded in 1992 to address the desperate need for purpose-built accessible accommodation for disabled people, the land was donated through the generosity of the T.E. Lees Settlement Trust and the family of Sir Tom and Lady Faith Lees.
In 1996 The Barn at Holton Lee opened to provide unique and fully-accessible short stay residential accommodation for disabled people and carers.
Following this in 1998 Gateway and Woodland Cottages were opened as self catering accommodation.
In 2002 the award-winning Faith House opened, designed by architect Tony Fretton and is the only purpose-built, exhibition space committed to promoting Disability Arts.
In Autumn 2004 saw the opening of the Stables Artist Studios, which offer four individual accessible spaces with facilities for a range of arts practices including workshop opportunities.
Due to the growing demand for accommodation at Holton Lee, an extension was added to the the Barn to provide an additional ten en-suit rooms which was opened in 2008
Founder, Sir Thomas Lees explains what Holton Lee means to him.