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Brodsworth Hall

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One of the best examples of an unaltered Victorian country house in England. Brodsworth Hall was built in the 1860s by Italian Chevalier Casentini for Charles Thellusson. Casentini's design was actually executed by the English architect Philip Wilkinson, amd Casentini himself never saw the house. It is possible that Thelusson's choice of an Italianate design was influenced by Queen Victoria's equally Italianate Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight.

The house took less than 3 years to build and was finished in 1863. It is built of ashlar and topped with a slate and lead roof. The interiors are beautifully painted with a faux marble effect, and the Drawing Room features a lovely painted ceiling, with gilded decoration including floral symbols, birds, amd arabesque ornaments. This ceiling in particular is a good example of the sort of decoration common in country houses during the mid to late 19th century. Also on display are items reflecting the familiy's sporting interests, including the Goodwood Cup won by a family-owned racehorse in 1835.

The house is preserved as it was in the 1980s; a mix of Victorian design with later 20th century additions.

Brodsworth is set in lovely parkland and gardens, featuring a fern dell, rose garden, and lawns, with a summerhouse in classical style. The garden is really a series of individual smaller gardens, restored to their mid 19th century look.
Brodsworth, Yorkshire, England, DN5 7XJ

About Brodsworth Hall
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Located in Brodsworth, 5 miles north west of Doncaster
Website: Brodsworth Hall
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Nearest Attractions Conisbrough Castle - 5.1 miles (Castle) Monk Bretton Priory - 8.1 miles (Abbey) Nostell Priory - 9 miles (Historic House) Pontefract Castle - 9.9 miles (Castle) Roche Abbey - 11 miles (Abbey) Wentworth Castle - 11.8 miles (Garden) Sandal Castle - 12.5 miles (Castle) Hodsock Priory - 15.1 miles (Garden)

Nearest Towns and Villages Doncaster - 5.3 miles away Rotherham - 9.8 miles away Pontefract - 9.9 miles away Barnsley - 10.1 miles away Wakefield - 13.7 miles away Sheffield - 15.3 miles away Cawood - 19.5 miles away Howden - 19.9 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Abbey Cottage - 15.1 miles from Brodsworth Hall Whitby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £235

Copper Cottage - 19.8 miles from Brodsworth Hall Riccall, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £295

Pound Cottage - 19.8 miles from Brodsworth Hall Riccall, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £295

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The Stables - 3.3 miles from Brodsworth Hall High Melton, Yorkshire Stay from: £27.00

owston hall hotel - 3.5 miles from Brodsworth Hall Sutton, Yorkshire Stay from: £49.00

The Old Rectory - 3.8 miles from Brodsworth Hall Doncaster, Yorkshire Stay from: £85.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

fairways - 11.8 miles from Brodsworth Hall Templeborough, Yorkshire From: £45.00

Throapham House Bed & Breakfast - 12.4 miles from Brodsworth Hall Laughton, Yorkshire From: £65.00

The Duke William Motel - 16.6 miles from Brodsworth Hall Haxey, Nottinghamshire From: £40.00

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