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Willington Dovecote and Stables

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A Tudor dovecote built by Sir John Gostwick, who served as Cardinal Wolsey's Master of Horse. This was a man who thought big; fully 1500 nesting boxes for pigeons line the walls of the dovecote. The cote and adjoining stable block are thought to have been built with stone from Newnham Priory. more details ...
Willington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

About Willington Dovecote and Stables
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 4 miles E of Bedford
Website: Willington Dovecote and Stables
Email: willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01480 301 494
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OS TL107 499
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Carters Cottage - 30.4 miles from Willington Dovecote and Stables Shalstone, Buckinghamshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

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The Barns Hotel - 2.2 miles from Willington Dovecote and Stables Bedford, Bedfordshire Stay from: £34.00

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Bedford Swan Hotel - 3.4 miles from Willington Dovecote and Stables Bedford, Bedfordshire Stay from: £69.00

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Bethany House - 4.1 miles from Willington Dovecote and Stables Clapham, Bedfordshire From: £40.00

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