The Old England Manor and its spired bell tower among autumn foliage and layered mountains
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The Old England Manor

A Tudor-style manor 1,700 m up in Cingjing and a member of SLH. Most rooms are suites, and every evening after dinner there is a guided listening session in the Shakespeare Music Hall.

Location
On Provincial Highway 14A in Cingjing, 1,700 m above sea level, about 24 km from Hehuanshan
Getting there
From HSR Taichung Station, take the Nantou Bus Cingjing line to the Longzhuang (龍莊) stop, right next to the manor gate
Rooms
9 room types, mostly suites, about 33–165 m², sleeping up to 4Check-in / check-out 15:30/11:00
Why stay
No elevator and no accessible rooms, with lots of stairs; free parking for guests

At a Glance

What is The Old England Manor like?

The Old England Manor sits on Shouting Lane in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, in Cingjing at around 1,700 m above sea level. The building is English Tudor in style, and its Gothic bell tower, half-timbered walls and stone-mullioned rose windows are what catch the eye first. The founder, Lo Chieh-hung (羅介鴻), came from a military background and was hands-on in everything from the design and groundwork to the carved woodwork; the furniture and décor were sourced in Europe.

The manor is a member of SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) and can be booked through Hilton Honors, but it is not operated by Hilton, and it is legally registered as a homestay (B&B). Rooms are spread across three wings, A, B and C, and most are suites, from the 33 m² Plainsong Room for two up to the Anthem Double Suite of about 150–165 m² with two bedrooms. Every room has its own furnishings and layout.

Meals are served at the Weijinuo Restaurant (維吉諾餐廳), which offers lunch, English afternoon tea and dinner. Breakfast is included for the number of guests in your room type, and dinner depends on the package you book. It suits travelers who have Cingjing and Hehuanshan on the itinerary and want a stay with a sense of occasion; if you are traveling with older relatives who have limited mobility, read the notes below first.

Bust, fireplace and black-and-white checkered floor in the reception hall
Location
On Provincial Highway 14A in Cingjing, about 1,700 m above sea level
Rooms
9 room types, mostly suites, about 33–165 m²
Dining
Weijinuo Restaurant: lunch, English afternoon tea, dinner
Facilities
Shakespeare Music Hall, Henry Bar in the bell tower, cigar room, Ice Cream Fun Tower
House rules
Check-in after 15:30, check-out by 11:00; no pets (guide dogs excepted)

✓ A good fit if

  • Travelers with Cingjing and Hehuanshan on the itinerary: at about 1,700 m, spending the night here makes an early start up Hehuanshan for sunrise or a hike much easier than setting off from the lowlands.
  • Fans of European castle architecture and classic hi-fi: every evening after dinner there is a guided listening session in the Shakespeare Music Hall on Focal Grande Utopia speakers, with one drink per guest.
  • Families or groups of friends: the four-person suites and the two-bedroom Anthem Double Suite mean the whole family does not have to split into several rooms.

✕ Consider another hotel if

  • Traveling with older relatives who have limited mobility or use a wheelchair: the manor has no elevator and no accessible rooms, and there are plenty of stairs indoors and out. Consider a city hotel with an elevator and head up the mountain during the day instead.
  • Travelers who want to stay by the lake and walk to the pier: Cingjing is a mountain stop. If Sun Moon Lake is your main focus, look at Hotel Beore Sun Moon Lake near Shuishe Pier. — try Hotel Beore Sun Moon Lake

Highlights

Why stay at The Old England Manor? Three highlights

01Shakespeare Music Hall

Evening listening sessions in the Shakespeare Music Hall

Every evening after dinner, guests can head to the Shakespeare Music Hall to listen to a top-end Focal Grande Utopia sound system with a staff member guiding the session, and each guest is offered one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.

To keep the listening experience intact, children under 11 are not advised to attend. Nights in the mountains are cool, so bring a jacket.

Red sofas, fireplace and crystal chandelier in the Shakespeare Music Hall

02Dining

Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner at the Weijinuo Restaurant

The chef builds the menu around seasonal local ingredients. Lunch runs 11:30–13:00, English afternoon tea 11:30–16:00 and dinner 18:00–20:00; smart casual dress is recommended for dinner.

Seating is limited, so both guests and non-guests should book ahead and mention any food allergies in advance. Non-guests can also reserve a meal, which lets them take photos of the castle exterior and gardens in designated areas at set times.

Round tables under the skylight and black-and-white checkered floor at the Weijinuo Restaurant

03Bell Tower

Henry Bar and the cigar room in the bell tower

The Gothic bell tower keeps the vertical lines of the late Gothic style and is the manor's most recognizable landmark. Upstairs in the tower is Henry Bar (亨利酒吧), and at the very top is the Cloud Cigar Room (雲端雪茄室), where you can enjoy a cigar and music among the clouds and mountain views.

There is also the Ice Cream Fun Tower (冰淇淋童趣塔), set up with small sofas and colorful desserts.

The bar counter, blue bar stools and red wallpaper at Henry Bar

Rooms

Rooms

Rooms are spread across wings A, B and C, and each one differs in furnishings, layout and view. You can note preferences when booking (a higher floor or a particular style, for example), but they cannot be guaranteed. The minibar is stocked with the manor's own snacks and drinks, and bath products are Santa Maria Novella. In line with the manor's environmental policy, single-use toiletries are not provided by default; ask the front desk if you need them. Views vary by room type, so confirm when booking.

Four-poster bed, sofa and rug beneath the high timber beams of a Romance Suite

Anthem Double Suite

Anthem Double Suite

About 150–165 m² with two large bedrooms, sleeping 4, plus a bar counter and Focal Utopia speakers in the suite.

Two bedroomsSleeps 4

Romance Suite

Romance Suite

Available with two double beds (about 99 m²) or one king bed (about 80–99 m²), furnished in classic European style.

SuiteTwo doubles / one king

Fantasia Suite

Fantasia Suite

The four-person suite is about 66 m²; the two-person suite is about 46–66 m² with one king bed, or about 66 m² with two double beds in a two-bedroom-plus-living-room layout.

For 4 or 2Two bedrooms + living room

Madrigal Suite

Madrigal Suite

The four-person suite is about 56 m² and the two-person suite about 46 m², with classic Tudor-style woodwork.

For 4 or 2

Plainsong Room

Plainsong Room

About 33 m², the smallest of the room types, for two guests.

Room for two

Facilities

Facilities

Most of the manor's facilities revolve around music, dining and architecture: the music hall, the restaurant, the bell-tower bar and the cigar room, plus four meeting rooms.

Music hall
Shakespeare Music Hall, with a guided listening session every evening after dinner and one drink per guest
Dining
Weijinuo Restaurant: lunch 11:30–13:00, afternoon tea 11:30–16:00, dinner 18:00–20:00; Henry Bar in the bell tower
Families
Children are welcome; no extra beds for ages 6–10, and extra-person charges depend on age. Cribs and baby bathtubs are limited and must be requested when booking
Parking
Free outdoor parking for guests only; EV chargers (Tesla TPC, Type 2) are free for same-day guests on a first-come basis and cannot be reserved
Accessibility
No elevator and no accessible rooms, with lots of stairs; let the manor know when booking if older guests are coming, and it will try to arrange a lower floor
Transport
The butler can give you contact details for a partner paid car service (direct from HSR Taichung Station or Taichung Airport to the manor), which you arrange yourself
Other
National Travel Card accepted; drones are banned across the property; the grounds are not open to non-guests for free visits
House rules
Check-in after 15:30, check-out by 11:00; no pets (guide dogs excepted) and no cooking

Access

Location

The manor is on Provincial Highway 14A in Cingjing: leave National Freeway 6 at its end in Puli, turn left onto Highway 14 toward Wushe, then take Highway 14A toward Cingjing Farm; the manor is on the right at about the 6.3 km mark. By public transport, take the Nantou Bus Cingjing line from HSR Taichung Station Exit 5 and get off at the Longzhuang stop, right next to the manor gate.

The nearby Cingjing Green Green Grassland and Cingjing Skywalk are open daily 8:00–17:00. Hehuanshan is about 24 km further up, and Lushan Hot Spring about 13 km away. Temperatures swing a lot between day and night here, and it is usually 10–12°C cooler than the lowlands.

Lounge seating at the open-air bar looking out to distant mountains
Hehuanshan
About 24 km, roughly 40–50 minutes by car
Lushan Hot Spring
About 13 km
7-ELEVEN
About 1 km
HSR Taichung Station
Nantou Bus Cingjing line to the Longzhuang stop

With a private charter

Cingjing is a mountain-road trip. A private charter from HSR Taichung Station takes National Freeway 6 to Puli, then Highways 14 and 14A up the mountain. You can stop at the Green Green Grassland or the Cingjing Skywalk on the way and check in after 15:30, which matches the pace the manor recommends. The next morning, head up Hehuanshan for sunrise at Wuling, then come down to Sun Moon Lake; this route pairs well with a night at Shuishe on Sun Moon Lake for a two-night trip. The manor's parking is for guests only, so don't assume the charter vehicle can park or wait there; just explain to the butler at the entrance when you are dropped off or picked up. Mornings in the mountains are cold in winter, so talk through departure times with your charter driver.

FAQ

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old England Manor?

Check-in is after 15:30 and check-out by 11:00. The manor suggests exploring Cingjing or Hehuanshan first and coming back to check in after 15:30.

Is The Old England Manor suitable for older travelers?

The manor recreates the structure of a Tudor castle and has no elevator and no accessible rooms, with plenty of stairs indoors and out. If older guests or guests with limited mobility are coming, let the manor know when booking and it will try to arrange a room on a lower floor close to the restaurant.

Can I bring children to The Old England Manor?

Yes. Extra beds are not provided for ages 6–10, and extra-person charges depend on age, so please confirm when booking. Cribs and baby bathtubs are limited and must be reserved in advance. The after-dinner listening session is not recommended for children under 11.

Does The Old England Manor have parking?

Yes, there is a free outdoor car park for guests only, plus Tesla TPC and Type 2 EV chargers that same-day guests can use free of charge on a first-come basis; they cannot be reserved in advance.

Can I visit The Old England Manor without staying there?

The grounds are not open for free visits; non-guests can see part of the exterior from the car park. If you book lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the Weijinuo Restaurant, you can take photos of the castle exterior and gardens in designated areas at set times.

Rates, room types, facility hours and parking rules follow the hotel’s latest notice.

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