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Wolfeton House

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A lovely 16th century manor house in a secluded setting between Dorchester and Yeovil. The south front of Wolfeton house is the oldest part of the house, completed in 1528. This is flanked by unmatched towers, while a later Elizabethan addition stretches the building out into a solid manor house with fine plasterwork and panelling. There is also a gatehouse, completed in 1534.

Wolfeton was the seat of the Trenchard family for generations, but it was on the verge of becomming a derelict shell when it was rescued and refurbished in the late 20th century. The house stands in quiet water meadows. Near the house is a small chapel and a Cyder House.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT2 9QN

About Wolfeton House
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1.5 miles from Dorchester towards Yeovil
Email: kthimbleby@wolfeton.freeserve.co.uk
Phone: 01305 263 500
Historic Houses Association
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Photo Credit: Mike Searle, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Sea View - 5.9 miles from Wolfeton House Weymouth, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £250

Rose Cottage - 6.1 miles from Wolfeton House Tincleton, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £595

Tincleton Lodge - 6.1 miles from Wolfeton House Tincleton, Dorset Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £595

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Little Court - 0.5 miles from Wolfeton House Dorchester, Dorset Stay from: £69.00

The Wessex Royale Hotel - 1.1 miles from Wolfeton House Dorchester, Dorset Stay from: £40.00

Best Western Kings Arms Hotel - 1.3 miles from Wolfeton House Dorchester, Dorset Stay from: £70.00

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Churchview Guest House - 3.8 miles from Wolfeton House Winterborne Abbas, Somerset From: £46.00

Churchview Guest House - 3.8 miles from Wolfeton House Dorchester, Dorset From: £100.00

The Brace of Pheasants - 6.7 miles from Wolfeton House Buckland Newton, Dorset From: £65.00

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Dorchester
Tourist Information Centre
11 Antelope Walk
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT1 1BE
Tel: 01305 267 992
Alternate Tel: 01305 252 470
Fax: 01305 266 079
Email: dorchester.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk
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