Our history

Old Abbey House has played a significant role in Abingdon’s history since the 18th-century. The Grade II listed building was originally owned by a prominent local businessman in the 1700s, followed by the Mayor of Abingdon: E. J. Trendell. The property overlooks the wonderfully maintained Abbey Gardens, which were once part of the historic Abingdon Abbey.

In more recent years, Old Abbey House served as offices for Abingdon Town Council, and after local government reorganisation in 1974 ownership passed to Vale of White Horse District Council. In 2000 the Vale opened newer offices, and in 2014 the building was vacated, leaving Old Abbey House empty for many years.

To this day

In 2021 local property developer, Ede Holdings Group, acquired Old Abbey House from Vale of White House District Council. Following this, their team worked meticulously to sympathetically restore the building, focusing on many historical features such as stained-glass windows, ornate fireplaces and original woodwork.

Thanks to the brilliant reimagining of the property, it has been given a new lease of life as a boutique hotel. In 2023 The Edge Hotel Group proudly opened the doors with 28 uniquely designed rooms and suites, which can now be admired and appreciated by all.

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